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The Fore has announced the launch of its Nature Recovery Fund, offering grants of up to £45,000 to small UK charities and social enterprises working to restore nature and protect biodiversity.
The fund will support organisations improving habitats, protecting wildlife and involving local communities in conservation. The Fore is a charitable funder that provides unrestricted grants and organisational development support to small organisations.
Examples of the types of projects that could be supported include:
- Habitat restoration: Restoring degraded woodlands, wetlands, grasslands and other natural habitats.
- Wildlife conservation: Protecting threatened species and improving habitats for birds, insects and other wildlife.
- Nature corridors: Connecting fragmented habitats to help wildlife move between natural areas.
- Community conservation: Involving local residents and volunteers in practical activities such as habitat restoration and wildlife protection.
- Inclusive nature recovery: Helping underrepresented or disadvantaged communities participate in conservation and environmental activities.
- Habitat expansion: Creating or enlarging natural areas to increase biodiversity and support ecosystem recovery.
Eligible applicants include UK-registered charities, community interest companies limited by guarantee and qualifying community benefit societies. Organisations must have annual revenue below £500,000. Funding can be spread over up to three years and is accompanied by training, skilled volunteers and other support.
Key points
- Grants of up to £45,000 are unrestricted.
- Applicants must be UK-registered organisations with annual revenue below £500,000.
- Community-led nature recovery and participation are priorities.
- Full applications are due by 5pm on 11 January 2027 for organisations allocated a place.
Registration for the Spring 2027 funding round opens at midday on 25 November 2026 and closes at midday on 4 December 2026. Places in the application round are limited, with allocations made randomly if oversubscribed.
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