Aberdeen Reuse Community Fund, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
Fund details & criteria
Fund purpose
The Aberdeen Reuse Community Fund was launched in 2024 by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ). The purpose of the Fund is to support schools and community groups to make environmental improvements, in support of social value, health and wellbeing, for the benefit of the wider community. Organisations can apply for grants of up to £500, with a total £5,000 available through one funding round each year. In all cases the fund should support the project or activity directly through obtaining or purchasing equipment and supplies or towards training for the delivery of the projects. The fund will not be made available to applications primarily aimed at reducing operating costs or aimed at individuals, the purchasing of land and/or vehicles and buildings. All applicants will need to be formally constituted and must be not-for-profit organisations within the Aberdeen City Council area. Projects that match the Reuse Community Fund criteria will be shortlisted and then reviewed by representatives from SUEZ who will award the funds. The Reuse Community Fund is funded through sales from the reuse shop located at Hazlehead Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC). The reuse shop sells pre-loved items for the home and garden, with around 80 tonnes of items diverted from disposal every year in Aberdeen. About SUEZ in Aberdeen As part of a 25-year contract, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK works in partnership with Aberdeen City Council to manage the household waste that’s generated daily across the city. SUEZ operates a network of integrated waste management facilities including 4 household waste recycling centres, 1 reuse shop, 2 waste transfer stations, and a materials recovery facility. We believe that sustainability is the only business case – for our company, and ultimately, for the Earth, economy and everyone. We measure and report our performance against this triple test of people, planet and profit.