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Applications are now open for Big Give’s Earth Raise 2027 campaign, offering environmental charities the opportunity to double public donations through match funding. Big Give is an online fundraising platform that connects charities with donors and funding partners.

UK-registered charities with annual income of at least £25,000 can apply. Applicants must have environmental protection or improvement within their charitable objects. Charities working in the UK or overseas are eligible.

Charities can choose between two funding models. The 1:1 model matches public donations of £1,000 to £10,000. The Pledge Model supports campaigns seeking up to £100,000 in public donations, with matching funds from Big Give's funding partners and donors secured by the charity. Champion funding is capped at 10% of annual income.

Funding can support specific environmental projects or core running costs. Eligible activities include biodiversity conservation, climate action, sustainable communities, energy, transport and waste reduction.

Charities register through Big Give’s online charity portal, select the Earth Raise campaign, choose their match-funding model and submit an application outlining their organisation, fundraising plans and environmental work. Applications for match funding must be submitted through Big Give’s online charity portal by 5pm on 15 January 2027. The fundraising campaign runs from 22 to 29 April 2027.

• Minimum annual charity income: £25,000.

• UK-registered charities can work nationally or internationally.

• Two match-funding models are available.

• Pledge Model applicants must secure donor commitments.