The Greenhow Fund

The Greenhow Fund was set up by Hanson UK in 2006.

A total of £10,000 has been made available each year since 2006 to spend on projects. The fund was created following the granting of planning permission at their Pateley Bridge Quarry.

Who can apply:

Anyone.

Which areas are eligible:

Priority will be given to applications from the four Parishes surrounding the quarry: Bewerley, Thornthwaite with Padside, Dacre and Thruscross.

The type of project we can fund:

A project will be eligible for consideration if it:

Helps to look after Nidderdale AONB’s natural beauty, wildlife or cultural heritage
Promotes opportunities for the public to understand and enjoy the landscape
Provides some local economic benefit or some benefit to a local community in the AONB
Is located in the eligible area. Priority will be given to applications from the four Parishes surrounding the quarry: Bewerley, Thornthwaite with Padside, Dacre and Thruscross

Find out more about projects that have received funding.

How much grant can you apply for:

Grants are available up to a maximum of 75% of the total project costs although the Trustees may offer a higher percentage of grant in exceptional cases at their discretion. Grants don’t have to be for a project in its entirety, they can fund parts of a larger project.

How to apply:

To apply, please read the guidance notes, then complete and return the application form. Applications are considered throughout the year, and the fund is administered by Trustees drawn from a range of local organisations.

Further information:

If you have any questions about eligibility or need help with developing your project please contact Sarah Kettlewell on 07800 830409 or [email protected].