The Big Give is a free website that helps major donors find high level charity projects in their field of interest. The Big Give is free to users, and any registered UK charity may register and post their projects on the site. More information can be found at www.thebiggive.org.uk

Defra Greener Living Fund and Third Sector Strategy
Defra has announced a £6m Greener Living Fund which will help third sector organisations to promote positive environmental changes to individuals and communities, helping them reduce their carbon footprints, make greener lifestyle choices and find new ways to rely less on our natural resources.

Defra has also launched its Third Sector Strategy which sets out how the department will improve the way it works with third sector groups.

The Trust supports environmental and conservationist groups in the UK. Grants are available to fund projects that deal with specific environmental and/or conservationist problems. Small grants range between £100 to £10,000. http://www.naturesave.co.uk/naturesave_trust.html

O2's It's Your Community awards provide up to £1,000 to local groups and individuals for anything that can be shown to benefit their community. http://www.itsyourcommunity.co.uk

This fund is administered by Leicestershire County Council, but LCVYS -0116 222 1896 - has spare application packs should you require one. www.leicestershirecvys.org.uk