Repair, Reuse, Recycle business grants

This fund is for businesses, social enterprises or CICs who want to: 

• cut down on waste 

• grow food locally 

• use less packaging or plastics 

• help people fix or reuse things 

• create solutions to make better use of waste 

How much money can you apply for? 

There are up to nine grants of £3,000 each. 

There is also wrap around support provided, valued at £350 for each grantee. This includes business advice on measuring and communicating your impact.

Who can apply? 

The Repair, Reuse, Recycle grants are open to: 

• sole traders, including designers and creatives 

• small or medium businesses (SMEs)

• social enterprises, including CICs 

What do you need to apply? 

• a clear plan for your project 

• a budget outline, showing how you will spend the money 

• proof that your organisation is based in Lewisham 

• a bank account (not a personal one) 

• documents like insurance and safety policies 

If your company is new and does not have a bank account, you can use a service like Accountable to manage the money. 

When can you apply? for the Repair, Reuse, Recycle Fund: 

• applications open: Monday 20 October 2025 

• applications deadline: 8 December 2025

• successful grant recipients announced: 29 December 2025 

• grant agreements signed: by January 2026 

• funding awarded: by February 2026 

How are projects chosen? 

We look for projects that: 

• save energy and cut carbon 

• benefit a lot of people 

• help people who need it most 

• work well with other groups 

• have a good plan and budget 

Need help or have questions? 

Comment on this page, or contact climate@lewisham.gov.uk if you need any assistance.

 Apply here