New projects funded by SDC's Community Climate and Nature Fund Round Three

Stratford-on-Avon District Council introduced The Community Climate and Nature Fund (CCNF) in November 2023 and has since enabled the funding of a multitude of climate and biodiversity initiatives across Stratford on Avon District. Funded projects range from the installation of solar panels and air source heat pumps to pond restoration and flood prevention projects.

Round Three of the CCNF opened in May 2025, and £150,000 was made available to successful applicants, across four quarterly assessment periods. The third of four assessment periods ended on 14th January 2026, and a total of 6 applications were approved. The following projects have been funded:

• £5,985 to Harbury Scout Group to install solar panels on the roof of their scout hut.
• £5,990 to Forest of Hearts to support a nature enhancement project at the Garden of Arden.
• £10,000 to Friends of Henley Station CIC to install solar panels on the roof of the Station Bar in Henley in Arden.
• £7,369.44 to Snitterfield Playing Fields to install solar panels, battery storage and inverter on their new Pavilion.
• £5,041 to Stockton Village Hall to install new double-glazed windows and roof insulation.
• £8,210 to Stockton FCCC to improve drainage and resilience of their 9 football pitches.  

Cllr Susan Juned, Leader of Stratford-on-Avon District Council, said: "It is a privilege to support these communities in their ambitions to conserve nature or become more energy efficient. Their work is really appreciated."

Round Three will remain open until 13th April 2026, and applications can be submitted at any time before this date. £34,139 is still available to successful applicants.

Find out more about the eligibility criteria on our website here. 

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for the CCNF, please contact climate.emergency@stratford-dc.gov.uk and SDC's climate change team will be on hand to give advice and guidance throughout the application process.