Veolia Environmental Trust
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The Veolia Environmental Trust, a UK-registered charity established in 1997 by Veolia as an independent entity, channels funds from the government’s Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) tax credit scheme to support community and environmental projects near Veolia landfill sites in England. Its mission is to enhance local quality of life and the natural environment, with a strategic emphasis on climate action, biodiversity loss, and ecological transformation, aligning with Veolia’s sustainability agenda. Distinctive for its rigorous compliance, due diligence, digital grantmaking, and requirement for 10% third-party match funding, the Trust prioritizes projects fostering positive environmental and social change through partnership and measurable impact, while embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
It funds capital projects only, including Community Grants and Habitat & Biodiversity Grants for wildlife habitats, public parks, green spaces, accessibility upgrades, and sustainability education centres; and larger Environmental Improvement Grants for environmental bodies. Supported activities encompass solar/heat pump installations, biodiversity restoration, carbon-reducing building upgrades, and community gardens promoting health and awareness, benefiting local charities, conservation groups, community organisations, and residents in urban, rural, and peri-urban areas.
Eligible applicants are constituted not-for-profit organisations (UK charities, community groups, local authorities, ENTRUST-enrolled environmental bodies) established for at least two years with strong governance and delivery capacity; no income thresholds apply, but projects must be in England within stipulated proximity to Veolia sites (verified via postcode checker). It excludes core/revenue costs, running expenses, and non-capital work.
Grants typically range £10,000–£75,000 (project total ≤£250,000), with larger sums for environmental improvements. Unsolicited applications via online portal require account registration, eligibility check, budgets, match funding proof, and permissions; quarterly rounds with next deadline 2 October 2025 (noon), decisions in 12–16 weeks post-trustee meetings.
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Veolia Environmental Trust typically provides grants ranging from £10,000 - £75,000.
Where does Veolia Environmental Trust fund charities?
Veolia Environmental Trust funds charities operating in England.
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