Wessex Water Environment Fund

The Wessex Water Environment Fund supports charitable and community activities that improve local biodiversity or have a positive impact on the local environment for local people in Dorset or Ringwood. The fund is delivered in partnership with Wessex Water through Dorset Community Foundation. Applications must demonstrate involvement of communities in environmental activities, restoration or enhancement of the local natural environment, or engagement of people in supporting the natural environment. Priority areas include reduction in water use, improving environmental sustainability in the local area, and improvements in local biodiversity. The main focus is on achieving positive outcomes for the environment and activities with direct environmental impact. Examples of previously funded projects include restoration of wildlife ponds, litter picking activities, community tree planting, community gardens with rainwater harvesting, community beehives and bee-friendly corridors, and education projects promoting environmental sustainability behaviors.