Funding
At Bavs, we believe the money we generate should work for Berwickshire. Find out what's available, how to apply, and how we can help your community thrive.
View current funding →At Bavs, we believe the money we generate should work for Berwickshire. That's why we reinvest profits from our shops and services back into our volunteers, local projects and communities – helping good ideas get started and valued activities keep going.
We also hold and distribute funds on behalf of other funders, making sure vital funding reaches local groups, projects and people across Berwickshire.
Here are some of the ways we're putting money back into our communities – and how you can get involved.
BCCF Environmental Legacy Fund
Administered by Bavs (Berwickshire) Ltd
The BCCF Environmental Legacy Fund, administered by Bavs, supports projects that contribute to the sustainable development of Berwickshire, with a particular focus on environmental and community development. Funding of between £1,000 and £5,000 per project is available, giving local not-for-profit organisations the opportunity to turn environmental ideas into action and make lasting improvements within their communities.
What can the fund support?
To be considered for funding, your project must meet at least one of the following objectives:
Who can apply?
- Be based within Berwickshire
- Be a constituted group or not-for-profit organisation
- Have a current governance document
- Have an organisational bank account
- Be applying for a project that meets at least one of the four objectives of the fund
- Provide details of any potential wind farm funding available to your community — having access to wind farm funding does not automatically prevent you from applying, but priority will be given to communities without it
How to apply
- 1Complete the application form — available below. Think carefully about your project, its costs and the difference the funding will make.
- 2Submit your application using the online form — you’ll receive confirmation on screen straight away
- 3Meeting or site visit — a member of the Bavs team will be in touch to arrange this, giving us an opportunity to learn more about your project.
- 4Supporting documents — you'll be asked to provide governance documents, a recent bank statement, and quotes where applicable.
- 5Assessment panel — your application will be scored against the fund criteria. All applicants will be contacted with the outcome.
- 6Funding paid — successful applicants receive payment no later than 30 April or 31 October, depending on the round.
Ready to apply?
Complete our online application form — it takes around 20 minutes. Any questions, email Finance@bavs.org.uk
Easyfundraising
Free funding from your everyday online shopping — at no extra cost
Easyfundraising partners with over 8,500 leading retailers who donate money to your community organisation when your supporters shop online with them. It's free to register and use, open to all voluntary groups and community organisations — you don't need to be a charity.
Retailers included
How it works
- Register your organisation for free at easyfundraising.org.uk
- Share your link with supporters, volunteers, staff and trustees
- When supporters shop online via easyfundraising, a donation is made to your organisation — at no extra cost to them
- Every 3 months you receive the funds raised — unrestricted, so you can spend it on whatever you need
Get started — it's free
Register your organisation at easyfundraising.org.uk and start raising funds today.
Bavs Christmas Raffle
Our annual community raffle — raising funds for Berwickshire
Each year Bavs runs a Christmas raffle, with proceeds going back into our community work across Berwickshire. It's a fun way to support us while giving yourself a chance to win some great prizes — all donated by our generous local supporters.
Keep an eye on our social media and pop into any of our shops for tickets when the raffle opens. All proceeds go directly to supporting Bavs and the communities we serve.
Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear when tickets go on sale.
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Get in touch with the Bavs team to discuss your funding application before you submit — we're here to help.