GrantScape specialises in designing and delivering top quality, cost-effective grant programmes under the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF).
Our team has many years’ experience of working with Landfill Operator clients wishing to support the communities that live near their operations. To date, we have successfully established and delivered over 30 community funds across England and Wales, giving over £70M in LCF grants to these communities.
Since 2009, we have held accredited status with ENTRUST the regulator of the LCF. This means that our Landfill Operator clients can be confident that GrantScape’s governance and control arrangements, and the systems and procedures we use when managing your donations, are of the highest standard.
Why set up a grant programme - the views of landfill operators
Steve Ward from Caird Bardon Limited, for whom GrantScape manages the Caird Bardon Community Programme, said:
Mark Farren from Woodford Waste Management Limited, for whom GrantScape manages the Woodford Community and Environmental Fund, added:
The benefits - how we can help you
If your organisation is seeking to benefit local communities around your operations, GrantScape is very well placed to help. Our service to you is free because our fee comes out of your LCF donation and we will collect and return your 10% tax liability from independent contributors. We will also ensure the projects you support leave no long-term liabilities.
We will also help by:
- Designing a grant programme under the Landfill Communities Fund tailored to your specific objectives and branding requirements
- Promoting your organisation’s involvement and community support
- Managing the entire grant application process smoothly, using our tried-and-tested online, paper-free system which our applicants have consistently confirmed to be very user-friendly
- Monitoring levels of interest in your fund to ensure sufficient applications are received
- Establishing an independent advisory group to get relevant local input into the decision making process
- Administering all aspects of grants that are awarded, including payments and progress monitoring
- Providing professional support for applicants throughout the process, from start to finish
- Keeping you informed of changes to the Landfill Communities Fund
Why choose GrantScape?
GrantScape has a long and successful heritage of community and environmental grant-making around England and Wales. You can therefore be confident that: - You will receive excellent value for money, because our processes have been tuned over the years to be as efficient and effective as possible.
- You will be working with an independent organisation in whom you can have full trust
- You will be supported by a respected charity with a highly committed staff team and robust internal controls
For further details, or if you wish to see references from our existing Landfill Operator clients, please contact Steven Hargreaves, GrantScape's Chief Executive:
email: steven.hargreaves@grantscape.org.uk
telephone: 01908 247630
mobile: 07880 740752
