Environmental Sustainability
The Foundation wishes to encourage the community groups that apply to it to consider the environmental impact of their projects and where possible to take steps to reduce this.
We recognise that sometimes it costs more to take a more sustainable approach, but we will be happy to consider these higher costs when we look at your application for funding.
The following websites offer more information about organisations, networks or resources that may be able to assist community groups interested in this subject.
www.forward-scotland.org.uk
Through the design and delivery of grant schemes they help communities across Scotland improve their local environment and achieve a better and more sustainable quality of life.
www.communityenergyscotland.gov.uk
Actively supporting and funding community groups throughout Scotland to develop sustainable energy projects.
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
They are the source of free advice and information for people across the UK looking to save energy, conserve water and reduce waste.
www.wrap.org.uk
WRAP works in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to help businesses and individuals reap the benefits of reducing waste, develop sustainable products and use resources in an efficient way.
www.ruralgateway.org.uk
Scotland’s National Rural Network – offering a wide range of information and resources on subjects including environmental projects.
www.changeworks.org.uk
Changeworks aims to develop and deliver innovative projects and businesses that inspire and empower people and communities to make a difference to improve quality of life and to protect the environment.
www.sustainable-scotland.net
A network of sustainable development officers and advocates from Scottish local authorities.
www.crns.org.uk
The CRNS exists to build a strong community recycling sector in Scotland, creating real social, environmental and economic benefits for local communities.
www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org
To protect, preserve and enhance the environment of town and country in Scotland for the benefit of the public and to educate the public about the environment generally by promoting awareness of the ways in which the environment is at risk and the ways in which this can be minimised.
www.infoscotland.com/climatechallengefund
giving communities the means to tackle climate change by reducing their carbon emissions.