Green grants
Grants of up to £1,000 are available for VCSE organisations for equipment or upgrades to premises which will improve energy efficiency, environmental sustainability or climate adaptation
Sustainability consultancy
Helping Hertfordshire with the foundational sustainability knowledge, strategy, and tools necessary to increase their long-term resilience and positive environmental impact.
This service offers a high-impact, low-barrier entry point for charities looking to develop their sustainability strategy or climate change resilience by providing the support of experienced specialists who understand the voluntary sector.
Grant support
Advice and guidance on sustainability elements of funding applications
We can help you explain your environmental policy, strategic intent and evidence your sustainable practices to donors. With this package of support you will be guided by our sustainability consultant to work through donor requirements and clearly explain your commitments.
Fund purpose
Environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly important for VCSE organisations as they face growing pressure to reduce their ecological impact, align with donor values, and ensure their long-term resilience in a world facing climate change. Studies indicate that the most vulnerable in our society will be disproportionally affected by climate change, which makes it even more important that the VCSE organisations are resilient and able to continue providing their services into the future.
Fund benefits
For VCSE organisations:
- Improved sustainability
- Resilience to adverse weather events associated with climate change
- Potential cost savings due to energy efficiency improvements
- Increased knowledge, allowing organisations to report more clearly to third parties, eg. funders
For local communities:
- Increased ability to meet the challenges of climate change through the support of strong and resilient VCSE organisations
For fund donors:
- Creating both environmental and social benefit by improving the sustainability of VCSE organisations who work directly to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in society
- Opportunity to support a wide variety of VCSE organisations across Hertfordshire through the reach of Hertfordshire Community Foundation