Deadline: 30-Mar-2026

The Tedder Hill Wind Farm Community Fund provides financial support to communities within five kilometres of Roos Post Office (HU12 0HP), supporting educational, environmental, energy-efficiency, and broader community initiatives. Grants range from £500 to exceptional requests above £10,000, ensuring both small and large projects can access funding to benefit local residents and organizations.

Program Overview

The Tedder Hill Wind Farm Community Fund is designed to enhance local wellbeing by supporting initiatives that directly benefit communities near Roos, East Yorkshire. The fund focuses on projects that:

• Promote education and learning opportunities

• Support environmental protection and sustainability

• Encourage energy-efficiency programs

• Deliver community-wide activities that strengthen social cohesion

Funding Categories

• Main Fund: For applications seeking over £1,000. There is no strict upper limit, but requests above £10,000 are considered exceptional and receive special consideration by the fund panel.

• Small Grants Fund: For projects between £500 and £1,000. This simpler application process is designed for one-off or limited-scope initiatives to ensure even modest community projects receive support.

Who is Eligible?

Eligible applicants include:

• Community groups, charities, and local organizations within a five-kilometre radius of Roos Post Office (HU12 0HP)

• Projects that benefit local residents and improve community wellbeing

How to Apply / Application Process

1. Identify project type: Determine whether your project qualifies for the Main Fund or Small Grants Fund.

2. Prepare project details: Include objectives, budget, timeline, and anticipated outcomes.

3. Submit application:

   • Main Fund: Applications over £1,000 submitted online through the primary fund portal

   • Small Grants Fund: Applications between £500–£1,000 submitted via the simplified process

4. Review and assessment: Applications are evaluated based on impact, community benefit, and alignment with fund priorities.

5. Funding decision: Successful projects are awarded grants, with exceptional applications above £10,000 receiving additional panel consideration.

Why It Matters

The fund supports community-led initiatives that:

• Enhance local wellbeing and social cohesion

• Encourage environmental responsibility and sustainability

• Promote educational opportunities and energy efficiency

• Enable small and modest projects to make a positive local impact

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying for amounts outside the appropriate funding category

• Submitting incomplete applications or missing project details

• Failing to demonstrate direct benefit to local residents

• Overlooking alignment with fund priorities (education, environment, energy, community)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What areas are eligible for funding?
   Communities within a five-kilometre radius of Roos Post Office (HU12 0HP).

2. What is the minimum and maximum grant?

• Small Grants Fund: £500–£1,000

• Main Fund: Over £1,000, with requests above £10,000 considered exceptional

3. What types of projects are supported?
   Education, environmental initiatives, energy efficiency, and wider community activities enhancing wellbeing.

4. Can individuals apply?
   Applications are intended for community groups or organizations, not individuals.

5. How are large funding requests evaluated?
   Requests above £10,000 are given special consideration by the fund panel.

6. Is there a simplified process for smaller projects?
   Yes, projects between £500–£1,000 apply through the Small Grants Fund with a simpler submission process.

Conclusion

The Tedder Hill Wind Farm Community Fund provides accessible financial support for both small and large community initiatives, empowering local organizations to improve wellbeing, promote sustainability, and create lasting positive impacts in the Roos area.

For more information, visit East Riding of Yorkshire Council.