Viridor Credits Environmental Company

Projects that fulfil the following objectives may be eligible for funding:

• the protection of the environment, the provision, maintenance or improvement of public amenities and parks, which are open and accessible to the public;
• the protection of the environment, the enhancement, protection and/or promotion of biological diversity of a species or habitat; and
• the protection of the environment, the maintenance, repair or restoration of a building of historic or architectural interest, and is open and accessible to the public.

However, Viridor Credits Environmental Company prioritises projects that can demonstrate:

• proof of a need and local support for the project; promotion of community participation (volunteering) and partnership approaches;
• environmental sustainability;
• value for money; projects must maximise the benefit of Landfill Communities Fund; and
• self-sustaining and have long-term management plans.

Funds are for capital expenditure only and the applicant must hold the freehold of the project site, or have a minimum of ten years left to run on a lease. 

When applying, applicants must include three comparable quotations to ensure that the project can go ahead at the most economical cost. Viridor Credits will use the lowest of the quotations as a basis for awarding funding, regardless of which of the contractors is ultimately selected by the applicant. If funded, Viridor Credits will release funds against completed, agreed works up to the value of the lowest quotation for the works. 

Deadline: Continuous rolling programme.