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HCCSP Sustainability Guide

This guide shares ideas and information to take action in your home and your local community to help us thrive alongside nature in Hertfordshire.

 

An introduction to climate change 

This introductory video provides an understanding of the basic science of climate change, how local authorities can collaborate and bring about change, and what the partnership is doing to take action on climate change in Hertfordshire.

 

HCCSP sustainability events

The sustainability events calendar gives details of sustainability initiatives and events that can be shared on social media. This has been collated and will be updated so local stakeholders can amplify, cascade and support the content as they choose.

 

Hertfordshire sustainability map 

As part of Hertfordshire County Council's Sustainable Hertfordshire, a sustainability map is available detailing sustainability events and projects around the county. This interactive map also allows you to to add your own activities.

 

Sustainability Grants

A list of sustainability grants that individuals, communities, and non-profit organisations can apply for. We'll update this list every 6 months.

Broxbourne

  • Great British Insulation Scheme
  • Eligibility – those on income support, homeowners with an EPC from D to G and renters with an EDC of D to E.
  • Deadline – ongoing.

 

  • Community grants
  • Eligibility – organisations applying must be working for a local good cause that will benefit the residents of Broxbourne. 
  • Deadline – applications open in October and close in December each year.

 

Dacorum

  • Green Community Grants
  • Funding for £3,000 £5,000 or £10,000.
  • Projects must align with one of 3 themes: Energy in buildings, Sustainable Transport, Biodiversity and Nature Recovery. Grants support community projects that align with the aims of the Dacorum Climate Action Network.
  • Deadline – applications before 21 Jan 2025.

 

  • Fund name – Small Grants Fund 
  • Maximum of £550.
  • For charities, community, voluntary groups and informal groups, funding for new projects or equipment that benefits Dacorum residents.
  • Deadline – applications follow a funding schedule: 3 rounds open from 1 April to 1 May, 1 August to 30 Sept, and 1 Dec to 31 Jan. 

 

Hertsmere

 

Hertfordshire County Council

 

North Herts

  • Community Grants
  • Fund amount varies by area.
  • For unregistered charities, community interest companies, schools/ academies, clubs, social enterprises, businesses, parish, town and community councils. 
  • Open from Jan to March 2025.

 

Stevenage

  • Climate Change Community Fund
  • £7,500 is available per ward per financial year, across the 13 wards in Stevenage, making a total of £97,500 to be allocated to support environmental initiatives across the borough.
  • For community groups and organisations tackling climate change their own community-led projects.
  • Applications on a rolling basis.

 

Three Rivers

  • Three Rivers Sustainability Fund
  • Maximum £1,650.
  • For voluntary organisations and projects that support communities in Three Rivers and help the climate crisis.
  • Applications on a rolling basis.

 

Watford

  • Sustainable business grants: Low Carbon Workspace Grant, Eastern New Energy Grant and Fully Funded Low Carbon Advice
  • From £2,000 to £5,000.
  • There are a range of sustainable business grants, varying in value and eligibility.

 

Welwyn Hatfield

 

  • Annual Community Grants
  • Up to £15,000.
  • For community groups, charities and not for profits organisations.
  • Deadline: Friday 31 January 2025.

 

Idling action events

Idling Action London has a range of resources to help people hold their own events in Hertfordshire:

 

Please share a risk assessment with HCCSP at least 2 weeks before your event.

 

Information for businesses 

The Hertfordshire Growth Hub is for businesses seeking support and advice, and can provide guidance for businesses to be more sustainable and work toward net zero. The knowledge bank has resources for businesses to access, following a simple online registration.

Current videos include:

  • supply chain sustainability with Rozenn Solutions and Bambuu Brush
  • energy efficiency: a hidden business opportunity
  • funded training for carbon awareness
  • net zero – what does it mean for your business?

 

The Government’s Business Climate Hub includes information for small and medium sized enterprises about joining the UN’s Race to Zero and practical steps that businesses can take to cut emissions.

 

HCCSP Officer and Member area

The HCCSP Officer and Member password protected area is available for internal use to share resources with the Partnership. It includes briefing documents and background information.

Contact us if you'd like to find out more about our work – you can also join our mailing list to hear about future events.

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