Tesco Bags of Help fund has been created from the money raised from the 5p bag charge in Tesco stores in England, Wales and Scotland will be used to pay for a large number of local projects to improve green spaces in communities. Projects that will get the green light as a result of the funding will include building new pocket parks, sports facilities, woodland walks and community gardens.
Administration of the local funding will be managed by the community charity with a green heart, Groundwork, which specialises in transforming communities and the local environment for the better.
The fund is for mainly capital projects for community groups and organisations. Schools can also apply. The successful projects go to an instore public vote and will receive either £8,000. £10,000 or £12000.
The second round of funding opens on April 18th - 3rd June.
Details
Here is the link to the details of the scheme BAGS
If people want any support in the application phase they can contact the Bags of Help enabler for South London on the email [email protected]