Funding for Projects that Promote a Better Understanding of the Environment and Countryside

UK schools, PTAs and not-for-profit organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding from the Nineveh Charitable Trust, which supports projects that deepen understanding of the countryside and the environment. The Trust funds a wide range of initiatives connected to agriculture, ecology, silviculture, land management, and rural education.

Eligible projects include:

• environmental education schemes such as forest schools, farm visits, and nature trails;
• conservation and biodiversity initiatives;
• school farms and tree planting programmes;
• and activities that improve access to the countryside for young people and disadvantaged groups.

Community-led projects, including sensory gardens, eco-classrooms, and heritage-focused schemes, are also considered.

Trustees favour practical, educational approaches that connect communities and children with the natural world.

While no fixed grant levels are set, most awards fall between £2,000 and £5,000 per year, often for up to three years.

Recent examples include

• £2,000 to Busby Primary School for a vertical garden,
• £1,400 to Bickleigh-On-Exe Primary for a gardening area with poly-tunnel and shed,
• £5,000 to Castlemilk Day Nursery for a multi-function shelter supporting special needs teaching,
• £4,000 to St Joseph’s Specialist School & College towards expanding a community garden.

Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed quarterly by the Trustees.

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