The Save our Wild Isles Community Fund is live.
Aviva, in partnership with WWF and the RSPB, is giving £1 million to support community groups across the UK to protect and restore nature in their local area.
What types of projects will the Save our Wild Isles Community Fund support?
The Save our Wild Isles Community Funds supports projects that support nature restoration, nature connectedness and pro-environmental behaviours and community cohesion and connection.
How does it work?
Projects that are accepted to the Save Our Wild Isles Community Fund will receive 2:1 match funding from Aviva.
From 30 March 2023 until £1 million of funding has been allocated, pledges will be matched at a rate of £2 to every £1 donated. The matching applies to each individual donation up to £250 and with a total match available of £15,000 per community project. Projects accepted will receive a one-off £500 pledge when they go live on the website and start their fundraising campaign.
Who can apply?
- Constituted community groups, including faith groups
- Organisations registered with HMRC, Companies House, or Charity Commission
- Community Interest Companies
- PTAs, school clubs, youth groups
- Registered charities and social enterprises
- Groups must either be based in, or work within areas that have an IMD rating 1-5. This is to ensure that the funding benefits those that need it the most!
- Projects that do not meet this criterion can still apply to the general Aviva Community Fund but will only receive the 2:1 match funding.