Get involved in the Ouse Valley Climate Action - Community Pitch by supporting projects local to the Lewes District
Ouse Valley Climate Action (OVCA) aims to bring the whole community together to help the environment and create a more sustainable planet for future generations. Community Pitch asked groups in the Lewes District to ‘pitch’ their projects and be in for a chance of funding up to £5,000. We asked them to fundraise 10% of the project value yourselves, which could be through local events, their organisation, or a crowd funding page which we can create for shortlisted entries.
We’ll be adding crowdfunding details and links for the final round of shortlisted groups in early autumn – please have a browse and consider these fantastic local initiatives for your support!
Current Projects – coming soon
In partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund and Lewes District Council, South Downs National Park Trust invited eligible organisations to submit their Community Pitch for sustainable project ideas that meet the Ouse Valley Climate Action initiative themes of reducing carbon usage, supporting nature and enhancing wellbeing, knowledge and skills around climate change.
Please note:
Donations will be used to support the intended project. If funds are raised in excess of the final project costs, the surplus will be used by the recipient to enhance or maintain the project, in line with its organisation’s objectives.
If this is not possible, the funds will be transferred to the Community Pitch Fund, administered by the South Downs National Park Trust (registered charity no. 1174975), to support other charitable projects in the Ouse Valley Climate Action area.
If a project is unable to proceed or is not completed, donations will similarly be redirected to other eligible projects in the area. If you wish to request a return of your individual donation, please contact: grants@southdowns.gov.uk