Ideas Fund
What is it?
The Ideas Fund is a key element of the Green Meadows project, aiming to support grassroots community groups and individuals to tackle climate change locally.
Who is it for?
Your group or organisation does not need to be focused on climate action or sustainability to be eligible – anyone can apply, whether you are a passionate individual, an art group, a mental health organisation or a sports team.
We can all play a role in growing our community’s understanding of climate change to help reduce our impact on the planet.
How do I apply?
Interested in funding?
Funding is available for groups or individuals for initiatives such as art projects, talks, workshops & more - see the examples below for inspiration!
Get in touch
Reach out to our Community Engagement Officer at engagement@greenmeadow.uk or call us on 0115 718 2028 and we can get started!
What ideas have been funded?
Wildlife Pond
The volunteer gardeners at Memorial Gardens Wildlife Garden asked Green Meadows to organise a Wildlife Pond Workshop to improve the biodiversity of the area.
The pond workshop was run by Sherwood Gardening Consultancy and funded by the Green Meadows Ideas Fund.
Workshop attendees lifted heavy paving slabs, put down sand and even got knee deep in the water to help transform the local space. The pond now looks vibrant and full of life, with new plants and biodiversity.
Refill Station
Green Meadows worked with Arkwright Meadows Community Gardens to bring to life a refill station in the heart of the Meadows.
The refill station lives at AMC Gardens, with a range of essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, washing up liquid, surface cleaner and more. Simply fill up a refillable bottle and pay-as-you-feel with cash.
The station is funded by the Green Meadows Ideas Fund and kindly hosted by AMC Gardens.
Arkwright Meadows Community Gardens,
Kirkby Gardens, Nottingham NG2 2HZ
Tues - Fri 12pm-4pm & Sat - 10am-4pm
Crocus Bulb Planting with MeGA
The Memorial Gardens Association (MeGA), in partnership with Green Meadows, will be planting 1000 crocus bulbs alongside the Memorial Gardens.
500 bulbs were planted at a planting event, the other 500 planted by students from Greenfields, Welbeck and Victoria Primary School. A joint community effort!
This project was delivered by MeGA but funded by the Green Meadows Ideas Fund.
Victoria Primary School Planters
Victoria Primary School put forward an Ideas Fund proposal to start a community garden in a small green space in front of their school gates. They wanted to have edible flowers and herbs that could be used at school, but also by the neighbours and families who walk by.
After a couple of days of building, the 2 planters were set up and filled. Jolanta, the forest school teacher, and her class have worked hard to get the planters brimming with life - involving the neighbours so they could take on watering duties while the kids were on summer holidays.
This included using the composting from the Green Meadows Community Composting group, with everybody chipping in!
The Green Meadows Ideas Fund can help your group or organisation kickstart ideas for a more sustainable Meadows.
If you have an idea, get in touch:
Email engage@greenmeadows.uk or call 0115 718 2028