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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:
Fast Track Fund - fast-track funding programme
will offer grants of up to £20,000 towards projects
with overall costs of no more than £40,000 and has recently
introduced a fast 60 day turnaround on applications.
Core
Fund - They have also changed
the lower limit that applicants can request from £10,000
. Applicants can now ask for up to £60,000
towards a project costing £250,000 or less.
Who
can apply?
Not for profit organisations, community groups, community
councils, Local Authorities and charities can apply.
When
to apply
For up-to-date details on all the funding deadlines please go to the website.
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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