Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has been awarded funding from Defra’s Coronation Living Heritage Fund (CLHF). The funding will help to create new community orchards across the borough to commemorate the King’s coronation.
Community orchards are great places for people to come together for community activities. They can support nature and wildlife and provide opportunities to socialise, be active, and learn new skills such as wildlife watching, horticultural skills and tree care.
Eligible applicants for this scheme include:
- Schools
- residents’ associations
- community groups
- charities
- parish/town councils
This scheme will fund projects between the value of £200.00 and £5000.00 and will pay for items including trees and tree protection, fencing, gates, and commemorative signage.
Applicants must be able to complete tree planting by 31 March 2025.
Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until the CLHF is exhausted.
Applications must be made using the online application available on this page. Applicants will need to complete and upload the “Plant Materials Specification” as part of their application.
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Applicants should consider the following points and gather all the information needed before entering information into their application, applications cannot be saved prior to submission.
- Proposed orchard location
- Land ownership and any permissions needed
- Orchard site plan
- Orchard management/maintenance plan
- Sustainability
- Materials required
- Community benefit
- Environmental benefits
Full details on eligibility and associated terms and conditions are included in the online application.
Apply for the Coronation Community Orchard Grand
Queries about this scheme should be sent to CLHF@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk.