This programme is aimed at activity provided by voluntary and community groups that start or continue to deliver environmental and community benefit to the Crane Valley area. The catchment area for the funding includes parts of Twickenham and the borders with Isleworth.

It’s part of Thames Water’s Smarter Water Catchments initiative and, with the Crane Valley Partnership, it recognises that grassroots, community, environment and conservation groups are uniquely placed to carry out works and projects which will bring a wide range of benefits.

The programme wants to benefit all communities in the Crane Valley area and, alongside physical works, elements such as education, awareness raising, research and development, organisational costs and feasibility are also supported.

The programme consists of a small grants Community Fund and larger grants Project Fund.

The Project Fund is now closed. It offered between £3,001 and £100,000 for projects to help deliver actions set out within the River Crane Smarter Water Catchment Plan and the updated plan. It aimed to support a range of project types, such feasibility, implementation and delivery, education and engagement, and research and development.

The Community Fund is now in its final round, round 3, and offers grants of up to £3,000 to cover organisational costs such as field equipment, PPE, operational services and training, promotional material, site infrastructure and events.

It will allow community groups and organisations in the area to start or to continue to deliver environmental and community benefits to the Crane Valley area and should help bridge the gap between community supporters and community practitioners.

All grants monies awarded through this Fund must be spent by 28 February 2025.

The final closing date for applications to the Community Fund is Monday 18 November 2024.

View all the programme documentation, complete an eligibility checker and apply at Groundwork’s Crane Valley Grant Programme webpage.