Totnes, Devon-based the Naturesave Trust, is the charitable arm of Naturesave Insurance, which – among other services – provides insurance for charities and not-for-profit organisations. The Trust was formed to promote and encourage the protection, preservation and improvement of the environment for the benefit of the public, in particular by encouraging the greater adoption of sustainable development through the funding of specific environment and conservation projects.

The theme of the current funding round, which opened at the beginning of September and has a deadline of Tuesday 31st October 2023, is ‘Sustainable Fashion’.

Sustainable fashion is a term that is often used to raise awareness of the environmental impact of the clothing industry, which - it is estimated – is responsible for between 4% and 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions every year.

The term ‘sustainable fashion’ is often used as an umbrella term for clothes that are created and consumed in a way that can be sustained, while protecting both the environment and those producing garments.

Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are available to UK registered charities, small grassroots community organisations and social enterprises.

Eligible organisations must:

1. Be based in the UK, and
2. Have a social media presence.

The Naturesave Trust is a modest grant-making charity that makes a limited number of grant awards each year. The Trust’s total charitable expenditure for the year ended 31st August 2022 was £33,043, which is a fairly typical annual expenditure for the Trust.

Funding is not available for:

o Individuals.
o Projects not based in the UK.
o Research projects.
o Staff costs, or
o Schools or educational establishments.

The deadline for applications to the Sustainable Fashion themed round is Tuesday 31st October 2023.

Further information, guidance and an online application form can be found on the Trust’s website (scroll down the page to the section headed  'How to Apply).