The aim of the Community Fund is to support projects that aim to reduce carbon emissions and or address fuel poverty.
The most recent funding round closed in July 2021 and the following awards were made:
- Blandford School – to support the installation of LED lighting in classrooms.
- West Dorset Friends of the Earth – to support events in Bridport during Great Big Green Week
- Lyme Regis Development Trust – supporting transport costs for the Community Fridge and Social Supermarket that diverts food going to waste and uses it to provide nutritious meals for those in need.
- Dorset Climate Action Network – to support the West Dorset Open Eco Homes event.
- West Bay Discovery Centre – to support interactive climate change display
- Plastic Free Bridport – to support a community picnic with no single use plastic.
Keep an eye on our website for updates for future funding rounds.