New Revive Community Fund round opens with £17,500 available to support charities
The Revive Community Fund is powered by Surrey’s five Revive re-use shops, which sell pre-loved household and garden items, diverting over 1,000 tonnes of reusable goods from disposal each year.
Since its launch in 2018, the Fund has raised over £85,000. This announcement follows the success of the funding round earlier this year, in which £17,000 was awarded to nine Surrey charities:
- Weybridge Beekeepers (£2,449)
- The Meath Epilepsy Charity (£3,000)
- New Haw Litter Pickers (£500)
- The Fountain Centre (£3,000)
- Oakleaf Enterprise (£3,000)
- Young Epilepsy (£1,500)
- The Include Project (£2,996)
- Elmbridge Community Eco Hub (£300)
- Tice’s Meadow Bird Group (£300)
For the next funding round, registered charities in Surrey can apply for grants of up to £4,000. Eligible projects should focus on enhancing community life, promoting health and wellbeing, or delivering environmental benefits. Applicants must be formally constituted and operate as not-for-profit organisations.
Charities interested in applying must register on the ActionFunder platform, where eligible projects will be shortlisted and reviewed by representatives from SUEZ and Surrey County Council. Applications will close on 13 January 2025, with successful applicants notified shortly thereafter.
Gareth Swain, Regional Manager at SUEZ said: “We are delighted to bring the Revive Community Fund back again with an additional £17,500 to support Surrey charities. This initiative is a core part of SUEZ’s commitment to people and planet, empowering local organisations to continue their incredible work while driving sustainability across the county.”
Natalie Bramhall, Cabinet Member for Property, Waste and Infrastructure at SCC added: “This additional round of the Revive Community Fund is another fantastic opportunity for charities to secure funding for vital projects. The Fund plays a crucial role in fostering community development and environmental sustainability within Surrey, and I encourage all eligible charities to apply.”