What will my organisation gain from the fund?

  • Funding for capital improvements to the workplace to reduce emissions and improve climate adaptation

  • Training for staff and volunteers to better understand sustainability and community resilience to climate change.

  • 1:1 Advice and Guidance for sustainability queries, climate change adaptation support and any grant applications that have environmental sustainability criteria

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

The grant includes 2 hours 1:1 consultation time with an Environmental Sustainability specialist to discuss your application, wider sustainability at your organisation and Green Grant impact monitoring.
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Sustainability consultancy

Helping Hertfordshire with the foundational sustainability knowledge, strategy, and tools necessary to increase their long-term resilience and positive environmental impact.

The charity sector in Hertfordshire is under increasing pressure to adapt to a changing climate and shifting funder expectations.

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.

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Grant support

Advice and guidance on sustainability elements of funding applications

Increasingly UK grant providers require applicants to outline their environmental sustainability plans which will include things like minimising waste, reducing carbon and introducing operations that consider environmental impact.

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.

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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
  • 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