Funding

Formerly known as the Green Match Fund, our environmental match funding campaign has rebranded to Earth Raise - same concept, powerful new name. The climate crisis demands urgent action. Our campaign is committed to amplifying the impact of every donation, doubling the difference for global efforts to protect and preserve our planet. We’re calling on charities whose core mission focuses on environmental issues in the UK or overseas.

Cheshire West Crowd enables community-led projects to bring ideas to life, making the borough more vibrant, resilient and connected. Two Council funding pots in this latest funding round still have funds available. The Community Innovation Fund has just over £58,000 remaining, and the Climate Change Emergency Fund – £42,000 remaining. The average pledge by Cheshire West and Chester Council to successful projects, to date, has been 50% of their funding target (in the region of £5,000 to £10,000).

Charities and organisations are welcome to apply all year around. This programme, funded by the John Good Group, offers unrestricted funds that can be used for any costs, including core running costs. These grants are designed for small and growing charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises making a big impact on communities, people or the environment, closing on 15 March 2024.