A grants scheme for community and cultural groups and organisations, situated in the vicinity of landfill sites, that are in need of funding to improve the quality of life in their community or to conserve wildlife.

Biffa awards grants to community projects near active landfill sites. Richmond borough meets the criteria as it is within 10 miles of the Wembley Transfer Station (4.98 miles).

There are four themes:

• Community Buildings
• Recreation
• Cultural Facilities (the project site/venue must have a minimum of 104 days of full public access)
• Rebuilding Biodiversity.

Under the above themes, they provide funding to create or improve community amenities – eg. upgrading kitchens, meeting rooms and toilets in village halls and community facilities, creating new playparks, installing new seating, lighting and exhibitions within theatres and museums, or establishing, protecting and enhancing habitats for biodiversity.

Between £10,000 and £75,000 can be awarded to projects that have a total cost of less than £200,000 including VAT.

This is a rolling programme and applications can be submitted at any time.

They will are considered four times a year, in February, May, July and November.

For full details, visit the Biffa Award webpage.