What will my organisation gain from the fund?

  • Funding for energy efficient capital improvements to work premises

  • Training for staff and volunteers to better understand sustainability. Plus teaching key staff how to carry out carbon reporting.

  • Support for senior leaders to create effective sustainability strategies and policies

Green grants

Grants of up to £1,000 are available for VCSE organisations for upgrades to premises which will improve energy efficiency and environmental sustainability

The grant includes 1:1 consultation time with an Environmental Sustainability specialist to discuss sustainability at your organisation and a free place on Carbon Literacy Training.
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Carbon Literacy training

Raising awareness and understanding of sustainability issues within your organisation

Tailored specifically for VCSE organisations, this Carbon Literacy course from the Carbon Literacy Trust (CLT) is useful for anyone who wants to know more about the practical actions that they and their organisation can take to reduce their carbon footprint.
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Level 5 Sustainability Business Manager

Bursaries available for this CMI-accredited award

This 10-week course, delivered by our partners at Estu Global, offers an excellent opportunity to enhance sustainability management skills with expert guidance, while also providing valuable networking and peer learning opportunities to connect with other organisations and share best practices.
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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
  • 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