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Cycling UK launches Shift fund for 2022
Cycling UK launches Shift fund for 2022

Cycling UK‘s Shift funding programme, open to organisations or community groups based in Scotland, is now open to applications for 2022.
Networking and new skills at Community Camps
Networking and new skills at Community Camps

Eden Project Communities have launched their Community Camp project for 2023, with applicants invited to join in-person or virtual events.
Climate Action Fund open for applications
Climate Action Fund open for applications

The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund is making up to £8 million available to community projects across the UK that are focusing on the link between nature and climate.
Get on your bike with the Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme
Get on your bike with the Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme

The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme, which offers free repairs of up to £50 per person, has made a return thanks to Cycling UK and Transport Scotland.
New funding available for grassroots dementia projects
New funding available for grassroots dementia projects

A fund has been launched for organisations across Scotland looking to offer grassroots, community-led support for those affected by dementia.
Places for Everyone funding open for applications
Places for Everyone funding open for applications

Sustrans have reopened applications for funding through their Places for Everyone programme for new and continuing active travel infrastructure projects.
Take part in the Great British Beach Clean
Take part in the Great British Beach Clean

The Great British Beach Clean is a week-long citizen science event, where hundreds of beach cleans take place across the UK in September.
Review of Community Empowerment Act
Review of Community Empowerment Act

The Scottish Government has launched a review of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 to explore if the legislation is doing what it set out to do and if any changes are required.
Churchill Fellowship open to new applicants
Churchill Fellowship open to new applicants

The Churchill Fellowship, a national network of 3,800 individuals who are inspiring change in every part of UK life, is opening to new applicants on 13 September 2022.
Consultation launched on land reform legislation
Consultation launched on land reform legislation

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on its new Land Reform Bill, which is due to be introduced by the end of 2023.
Campaign to raise awareness of dangers of giant hogweed
Campaign to raise awareness of dangers of giant hogweed

NatureScot and COBIS (Care of Burns in Scotland) have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers posed by giant hogweed.
Funding for creative cycle route improvements
Funding for creative cycle route improvements

The Sustrans ArtRoots fund provides grants of up to up to £5000 to help communities make creative improvements along their local traffic-free National Cycle Network routes.