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Friday 5th March 2010

B&Q One Planet Living Scheme

B&Q One Planet Living Grants offer between 50 and 250 of B&Q materials to schools, community groups and charitable organisations for long-term sustainable projects.
Projects must support at least one of the following themes:

  • Save energy Projects which contribute to the health of the planet through the reduction of energy use or an active effort to limit their environmental footprint. Examples of activity might include installing energy-saving light bulbs and other energy-efficient products such as loft insulation in a community centre or local charity's headquarters.
  • Conserve nature Projects which support, protect and celebrate the natural habitats in local communities including community gardens, meadows, wetlands, chalk rivers and forests. Examples of activity might include encouraging wildlife to a community garden, providing tools for a woodland management group or installing bird boxes to attracting declining species of birds.
  • Grow your own Projects which grow produce and involve the local community. Examples of activity might include creating a community allotment or raised vegetable beds in a school.
  • Support local culture and heritage Projects which support, enhance and celebrate valuable aspects of local culture and heritage including its roots and traditions, local buildings, local building techniques, local produce and local arts and crafts. Examples of activity might include restoring an historic building or museum or refurbishing workshops used to teach various arts and crafts techniques.

Projects can apply for funding until 30 September 2010. The project must be local to the store (within a 20-mile radius) and include the provision of access for disabled people.
The first step is for applicants to contact the environmental champion or store manager at their local B&Q store to discuss project details.

For more information visit http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/corporate/content/environment_ethics/ethics/community/grants.jsp

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