Doncaster Environment Fund

Are you a local organisation, a school or a community group that wants to make an improvement to Doncaster's environment?

City of Doncaster Council is responsible for the management of waste and recycling collected from households and businesses across the city.  The council works closely with specialist contractors to effectively manage this waste in line with the government's Waste Hierarchy.  The waste hierarchy ranks waste management options according to what is best for the environment, giving top priority to preventing waste in the first place.  When waste is created the order of priority is: Reuse, Recycling, Recovery (e.g.energy) with Disposal being the least preferred option. 

The contractors we work with want to help those in Doncaster who want to improve our environment by making funding available, specifically for projects which improve our local natural environment, reduce waste and increase levels of reuse and recycling.

Funding is available to community, voluntary and environmental groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations who would benefit from financial assistance to deliver on projects benefiting our environment.

Further information about our contractors and the funding available can be found below. 

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK - Responsible for the collection of waste and recycling from homes and businesses in Doncaster.

SUEZ set up an environment fund in 2019 which supports the community and has distributed more than £80,000 since it was established, with projects ranging from community gardens to libraries and bike schemes.

In (2024), SUEZ concentrated efforts on reducing food waste and supporting vulnerable residents, with funding given to 10 food banks across the city.

Shane Atkins, SUEZ Contract General Manager, said, “SUEZ has a long history in Doncaster and we are delighted to be able to play our part in supporting the community. This year, with a focus on reducing food waste and with rising costs for food itself, we’re proud to support those most vulnerable in the community with donations to 10 food banks across the borough.”

Information about the winners and projects funded can be found on the following page Doncaster Environment Fund - SUEZ. Please check here for further updates on when the next round of funding will be available.

SUEZ Communities Fund is also available, supporting community and environmental improvement projects through the Landfill Communities Fund, distributing funds contributed by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. 

Projects that focus on long-lasting physical improvements at a specified site or amenity are considered for funding. This is typically awarded for the purchase of materials, equipment and the appointment of a contractor to undertake improvement work. The Fund does not fund staff posts, organisational running costs, training or events.  Further information can be viewed at SUEZ Communities Fund on their website.

To be eligible for a SUEZ Communities Fund award in England your project must be located within one of the active funding zones. A funding zone is anywhere within a two and half mile radius of a qualifying SUEZ recycling and recovery waste processing location.  The postcode checker allows you to easily see whether your project falls within a funding zone.

BDR Biffa - Responsible for the treatment and recovery of BDR's (Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham Councils') residual waste.  Each year the Corporate Social Responsibility fund managed by Biffa provides assistance from the annual £6,000 fund which is made available to groups undertaking environmental education and engagement projects. Details of the scheme and how to apply will be shared in the local press and online at www.bdronline.co.uk. Funding will be available again in early 2025. 

For more information and to apply for the funding you need, Guidance and Application Forms, these are available in the on the contractor’s website when funding is available.

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