Wessex Water Environment Fund
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Wessex Water Environment Fund supports charities and community groups with environmental activities that involve local people, reduce water use, improve sustainability and enhance biodiversity.
Funder: Dorset Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £2,000 for activities lasting up to 12 months
Summary: Supports community-led activities that reduce water use, improve local biodiversity and deliver direct environmental benefits.
Key Information: Applicants must be based and working in Dorset or Ringwood, with at least 12 months of activity.
Description
The Wessex Water Environment Fund supports charitable and community activities that improve local biodiversity and the environment for local people. Dorset Community Foundation delivers the fund locally, alongside Quartet, Somerset and Wiltshire Community Foundations across the South West. Projects must involve communities in environmental activities, restore or enhance the natural environment, or engage people in its protection.
The programme prioritises reducing water use, improving environmental sustainability and enhancing biodiversity. Sustainability work can include reducing waste, recycling, using reusable alternatives, and saving energy and water. Its focus is direct environmental impact rather than primarily improving personal wellbeing. Previous grants have supported wildlife pond restoration, litter picking, community tree planting, rainwater harvesting, community beehives, pollinator-friendly planting and environmental education aimed at changing personal behaviour.
