Environmental Webinar May 2026

Recording of our free Environmental Funding webinar, with guest speaker Rosie Mellor from the National Lottery and Estelle Worthington, CVS Cheshire East. Note: Funding information is accurate as of May 2026, information details may change after this time. This session gave an overview of the Awards for All and Reaching Communities grant programmes, with a particular focus on how both can support environmental projects. Rosie Mellor explained the main differences between the two funds, including the size and length of grants, who they’re aimed at, and what the application and decision‑making process looks like. Rosie also introduced the Fund’s environment mission, which focuses on supporting communities to take action on climate and nature, particularly where there are barriers to participation or access to quality natural spaces. We’ll cover success rates in broad terms, common reasons projects are funded or not, and how to think about which programme is the best fit for your organisation and idea. Estelle Worthington, CVSCE, also provided an update on other support and funding opportunities that are available to groups and community groups working in this area.