What is the Landfill Communities Fund?
The Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) is an innovative tax credit scheme that enables operators of landfill sites to contribute a portion of the monies they pay as landfill tax directly to approved organisations, called Environmental Bodies (EB's), to fund community and environmental projects in the vicinity of landfill sites.
The scheme is regulated by ENTRUST and managed by Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
What is Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s role in the scheme?
Shropshire Wildlife Trust is a registered Environmental Body (EB) that distributes monies generated from landfill operations at Wood Lane, near Ellesmere, Shropshire.
What projects are eligible for funding?
To receive funding through the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF), applicants must be a constituted body with auditable accounts and have sufficient cash flow to fund initial project outlay as grants are payable retrospectively.
Projects must be:
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eligible under LCF Object D or DA. See Guidance Manual at www.entrust.org.uk
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based in the north Shropshire area
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located within a ten-mile radius of a licensed landfill site.
The allocation of funding to eligible projects is then determined by the steering committee comprising representatives from Shropshire Wildlife Trust and Tudor Griffiths Group, which meet quarterly or as deemed necessary.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in making an application or would like more information about the application process please contact:
Helen Trotman
01743 284297
HelenT@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
For more information and guidance surrounding the scheme, please visit the regulator ENTRUST’s website at www.entrust.org.uk
Shropshire Wildlife Trust cannot, under the Landfill Communities Fund, provide retrospective funding. Your project can only start when the project has been registered with ENTRUST and you have signed and returned the Letter of Offer. Any costs incurred prior to this are unable to be paid for using LCF funding.