The Community Climate and Nature Fund (CCNF) is an initiative offered by Stratford-on-Avon District Council that aims to provide funding for local councils, community groups and charities that are looking to reduce their carbon footprint, build resilience to climate change, or enhance local biodiversity.

Since it was set up in November 2023, over £300,000 has been allocated to local initiatives by the scheme across 66 projects. Round Four of the CCNF opened in April 2026 and will remain open until April 2027. Across this 12-month window, £200,000 has been made available to successful applicants. Applications will be assessed every 3 months, across four assessment windows.

The first assessment window closed on 27 July 2026. Some examples of the projects that were funded include:

• £7,000 to Broom Village Hall to install a 9.5kW solar PV system and a 9.04kWh battery;
• £4,350 to PCC of St. Laurence's Church, Lighthorne to open a new community fridge and pantry;
• £9,973 to Bickerscourt Wellbeing CIC to install bat and owl boxes, bug hotels, and restore multiple pond areas across their site;
• £7,507.10 to Harbury Parish Council to install a mains water connection to open a new ¾ acre allotment at Hall Lane;
• £8,595 to Clopton Community Action Group to install 30 solar panels and 18.08kWh of battery storage at the Ken Kennett Centre;
• £9,100 to Stratford RFC to upgrade 21 of their floodlights to LED;
• £8,273 to 1st Kineton Scout Group to install ceiling insulation and LED light panelling at Kineton Scout Hut;

A full list of projects that have been funded by the CCNF can be found on our website: Community Climate and Nature Fund | Stratford-on-Avon District Council

The second assessment window will close on 12 October 2026, and £115,523 is still available to successful applicants.

If you or someone you know would like to apply for the CCNF, please visit our website for more information: Community Climate and Nature Fund | Stratford-on-Avon District Council. Alternatively, you can get in touch via email climate.emergency@stratford-dc.gov.uk. 

Cllr Susan Juned, Leader of Stratford-on-Avon District Council, said: "Across the District, many communities have stepped forward to apply for funds to do vital work. Their hard work is much appreciated by us all and is producing lasting change. We hope to see many more applicants during this fourth round of the Fund."