The Bee Green Grant Fund is back for local groups within 5km of Gawcott

Gawcott Solar has £20,000 available to support local groups with great green ideas. If your community organisation has a project that benefits both the community and the environment, we want to hear from you!

Grant fund opening: August 2025

Last year, the Bee Green Grant Fund funded some incredible projects, from environmental initiatives and eco councils to Citizen Advice services, energy audits and follow-up efficiency improvements. We even funded LED lighting and solar PV installations for community buildings. This year, Gawcott Solar is eager to support even more projects that make a difference! Don’t miss out, this is a fantastic opportunity to bring your green ideas to life.

What we’re looking for

The Bee Green Grant Fund is a long-term commitment by Gawcott Solar to support local organisations in their efforts to enrich the community. We are looking to fund community-led projects that focus on:

• Energy-efficiency and renewable energy generation
• Educational and community activities that highlight climate change, energy, conservation and other environmental issues
• Positive community-led responses to environmental challenges

Eligible applicants include any group, club, committee, or charity dedicated to improving the lives of Gawcott residents or those within a 5km radius of our community solar farm. Not many communities have their own solar farm! Don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding for your community project!

Examples of projects we would like to fund

• Implementing renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions for local community buildings
• Community-led nature conservation projects
• Community-led efforts to promote sustainable food practices
• Community and youth-led activity to help develop a vision and plans for a net zero future.
• Nature-based and environmental educational activities
• EV mechanic training, energy efficiency and renewable energy apprentice training.

To learn more about eligibility requirements and to download the criteria, click here. One of our team members will be in touch to discuss your application and find out more about your project.

About Gawcott Fields Community Solar CIC

Gawcott Fields Community Solar is a Community Interest Company which runs a 4.17 megawatt solar array between Gawcott and Buckingham. The solar farm is governed by local volunteer directors and run for the benefit of the local community. The solar farm earns income from the sale of electricity and a Feed-in Tariff. Surplus income generated (after operating and finance costs) is then used to provide funding for community organisations and projects in the local area.

For further information on Gawcott Fields Community Solar, the Bee Green Grant Fund or how we can support your community organisation or school with solar installations, please contact: hello@gawcottsolar.co.uk