Almost 80% of people think recycling their electricals is the right thing to do – but only 45% of people think it’s easy. We are looking to fund projects that make it easier for the UK to repair, donate or recycle their old electricals.
Interested? Read on for more information, download the Applicant’s Guide for support with the application, and then submit your application.
Funding applications are currently open on a rolling basis, which means there is no deadline for applications.
We fund two types of projects – those seeking to grow or develop existing household collection services for small household electricals, and those seeking to innovate new collection methods.
Organisations can apply for up to £100,000 of funding for projects that aim to grow or improve existing household waste and recycling collection services. Take a look at some of last year’s Electricals Recycling Fund projects for inspiration!
Organisations can apply for up to £50,000 for projects that aim to innovate or test new approaches to collect electricals for reuse and recycling. We may consider further funding should the project demonstrate value for money and significant impact. Take a look at some of last year’s Electricals Recycling Fund projects for inspiration!
We have developed an Applicant Pack to support you with your application. Within the pack you will find the Applicant’s Guide, pdf version of the application form, draft terms and conditions as well as helpful templates. Download the Applicant Pack here.
We’re keen to see applications from registered organisations only – such as local authorities, waste collection authority areas, contractors, non-profits, community sector organisations, producer compliance schemes, and retailers – not individuals.
If your application is successful we’ll provide you with project management support and access to our impactful, award-winning marketing materials. Take a look at how we supported last year’s Electricals Recycling Fund projects.
Funding applications are currently open on a rolling basis, which means there is no deadline for applications. Once you’ve read through the Applicant’s Pack, please submit an application on our website. We’ll review your information against our criteria. Applicants can expect to hear within 3 months of applying if they are successful.
There is £750,000 available in the Electricals Recycling Fund to support recycling, reuse or repair organisations that test creative and practical methods for collecting unwanted electricals.
There is funding available for two types of projects:
For more information on the projects we are looking to fund, or for more FAQs, please refer to our Applicant’s Guide (found in the Applicant’s Pack zip file).
Should your funding application be successful, Material Focus will provide project management support.
You will have access to our award-winning marketing materials to help you promote the service to your target audience. This includes templates for assets (posters, leaflets, bin hangers, etc.), press releases and key messages that can be personalised with your logo, location and project information.
We also offer marketing and communications guidance and support to help you achieve a cohesive message that reflects both your brand and Material Focus.
Please note: all funded projects must use Material Focus’ branded assets to promote their project. Please refer to the Terms & Conditions for how public-facing materials must be managed, or the Applicant’s Guide for previous examples of how projects have used our branding. Both of these can be found in the Applicant’s Pack zip file.
For more FAQs, please download the Applicant’s Pack.
Successful projects can spend funding on:
Grant money can be spent on salaries if the person is working to deliver the agreed grant-funded project.
Operational costs refer to business-as-usual costs, such as overheads or rent of premises and these are not eligible for funding.
Please note the fund should be used to fund the expansion or introduction of a new project that could not have happened without the funding, rather than core operational costs.
Available funding for the Growth/Household Collection projects is capped at £0.50 per household that will receive the collection service, up to a maximum of £100,000 per applicant. You will need to provide details/proof of this within your application form. Available funding for Innovation projects is £50,000.
Also note that funding provided to public bodies (such as local authorities) and charities is not subject to VAT, whereas for private companies this must be factored into the bid. Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide document for other restrictions and information.
For more FAQs, please download the Applicant’s Pack.
Funding applications are currently open on a rolling basis, which means there is no deadline for applications.
Please apply using the form on our website (here) making sure to read through our Application Guide and funding terms and conditions first. A PDF version of the application form is available to make it easier to prepare your answers.
You will be able to save your application as you go using the ‘save and continue’ button.
For more FAQs, please download the Applicant’s Pack.
Thanks for applying! We will be in touch with you within the next 3 months to let you know whether your application has been successful or not.
If you have been successful, we will send you the funding Terms and Conditions document which sets out key details about your project. This will confirm:
For more information, please contact funding@materialfocus.org.uk.
For more FAQs, please download the Applicant’s Pack.
