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SITA
Trust
SITA Trust is
a funding organisation that supports community and environmental
improvement projects through the distribution of funding from
Landfill Tax Credits. . Organisations can apply directly to
them for funding.They support community improvement projects
around qualifying waste treatment sites owned by the waste
management company SITA UK.
There are 2 sites
in the north of Scotland for which SITA Trust distribute Landfill
Tax Credits:.
In Aberdeenshire
- SITA Trust can fund community projects around the Stoneyhill
Landfill Site in the Buchan area of Aberdeenshire. Submissions
are welcomed from applicants within 10 miles of this site.
In Inverness -
SITA Trust can support community projects within 3 miles of
SITA UK's Inverness waste facility.
Enhancing
Communities Programme
Enhancing
Communities is the name of SITA Trust's funding programme
for community improvement projects. They can support projects
around qualifying waste treatment sites owned by the recycling
and waste management company, SITA UK.
What
is the funding for?
They support
projects that make physical improvements to community facilities,
sports projects and historic buildings / structures (NB only
grade A/! listed Church buildings in Scotland).
How
much money is available?
There
are two funds available:
Small Grants Scheme - fast-track funding
programme for projects up to £10,000.
Large Grants
Scheme - for projects between £10,001 and £50,000.
Who
can apply?
Not for profit organisations, community groups, community
councils, Local Authorities and charities can apply.
When
to apply
Remaining
Application deadlines for 2010:
10am on
29th November 2010
Small
Grants Scheme
Application
deadlines for 2010:
10am on
2nd February 2010 (Board decision 13th April 2010)
10am on 1st April 2010 (Board decision 15th June 2010)
10am on 4th June 2010 (Board decision 17th August 2010)
10am on 9th August 2010 (Board decision 19th October 2010)
10am on 11th October 2010 (Board decision 14th December 2010)
How
to apply To download the applications forms and,
most specifically, to check that you are in an eligible geographical
area for funding, go to the SITA Trust website.
If you
have any questions or would like anything explained in more
detail , contact SITA Trust.
The Barn
Brinkmarsh Lane
Falfield
South Gloucestershire
GL12 8PT
Tel: (01454)
262910
Fax: (01454) 269090
Email: SITA Trust
Key words: Landfill Tax Credits, community,
conservation, environment, regeneration
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