The Veolia Environmental Trust

08/06/2026

On Tuesday 2 June 2026, our Trustees awarded just over £1million via the Landfill Communities Fund to 19 community and environmental projects in England.

Successful applications included nature reserve enhancements, accessible and habitat friendly play areas, community gardens and vital community centre upgrades.

Our funding continues to improve wellbeing in the community, to enhance biodiversity and reduce CO2 emissions.

We are now open to applications for Land Purchases used to restore habitats and improve biodiversity across England. Deadline for submission is 24 July 2026.

Projects must:
- Be within 10 miles of a Landfill (check here -https://lnkd.in/eyCHbZkS)
- Applications can be considered from Registered Charities or Local Authorities
- 10% Contributing Third Party must be secured
- Land Purchases must be completed between September 2026 - February 2027
- The project must result in a benefit for Nature.

You can find out our full criteria here - https://lnkd.in/e7VaG8H2

Please get in touch via phone or email with details. We can set up a Virtual meeting with you to talk through your potential project.

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09/03/2026

On Tuesday 3 March 2026, our Trustees awarded £741,085 from the to 8 community and environmental projects in England.

From Nature Reserves to Community Halls, our funding continues to improve wellbeing in the community, to enhance biodiversity and reduce CO2 emissions.

Are you an Not-For-Profit organisation currently in the process of fundraising for a community space, and looking to boost biodiversity and reduce carbon?

Our next funding round is now open and closes midday on 2 April 2026 with decisions by our Trustees due on 2 June 2026.

To see if you qualify, please read our guidance and criteria - https://www.veoliatrust.org/

If you have any questions about our process or eligibility please contact us.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

26/02/2026

📣 Our funding round opens today!

If you are considering applying to us, you might be wondering how to best get your point across in our application form...

The best way for you to tell us about your project is in your own words, focusing on exactly what your project will involve and how it will make a positive difference to your community and local environment. We don't need or expect your application to sound highly polished or professional, and it doesn't matter to us if there are things like spelling mistakes or grammatical errors. The most important thing is that we hear your voice and get accurate details about your project.

However, we recognise that some people may choose to get some help with finding the right words to get their point across, for example by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) or a professional bid writer. If you do this, please remember that you must ensure that everything in your application is true and accurate, and that the use of any kind of assistance hasn't resulted in the inclusion of false, inaccurate, or misleading content of any kind. Unfortunately, if we find that your application contains such content, we may have to withdraw it.

We're always here to help you make your application the best it can be, so if you would like some guidance on anything to do with the application process, please speak to one of our team -

Whether you’re thinking about applying for funding, have a question about your successful project, or just want to learn more about what we do, we can help… Want to find out more about The Veolia Environmental Trust? Visit our About us to understand our strategic goals, find out who our Trustees...

23/01/2026

Will you be taking part in the RSPB this weekend?

It's a great opportunity to help the RSPB understand how wild birds are faring, and all from the comfort of your own garden!

Members of the Veolia Environmental Trust team are looking forward to taking part, and we hope to be able to post a few pics of the birds we've spotted 🐦

Every survey counts. Tell us what you saw by 22 February.

15/12/2025

Our recent grant via the Landfill Communities Fund went a long way to transform Hadnall Bowling Club.

After 30 years of service, their small clubhouse could no longer meet the community's needs, accommodating only a handful of people at a time.

The funding resulted in the club replacing their timber clubhouse with a much larger space by repurposing 3 old shipping containers.

The project has resulted in a sustainable and accessible hub for the club and the local community by:

🌞 Installing solar panels with 4kWh battery storage
⚡ Reduce grid energy consumption to near enough zero
♿ Becoming fully accessible with wheelchair access and disabled facilities
🤝 The ability to host additional community groups

From 7-year-olds to 90-year-olds, this inclusive space demonstrates how our funding, with the knowledge of local communities creates lasting impact.

05/12/2025

On Tuesday, our Trustees awarded over £1.3 million via the The Landfill Communities Fund to 22 new community and environmental projects in England.

From Community Gardens to Sporting facilities, our funding continues to improve wellbeing in the community, to enhance biodiversity and reduce CO2 emissions

If you are in the process of fundraising for a community space, and looking to boost biodiversity and reduce carbon, our next funding round opened on 27 November 2025 and closes midday on 8 January 2026.

Please read our guidance and criteria to see if you are eligible for a grant via .

https://www.veoliatrust.org/

Explore how our grants help communities enhance their local environments and support biodiversity projects across England.