Find a Funder for Your Project

The Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) supports community and environmental projects close to landfill sites.
Most funding is delivered by funders who have their own criteria. Find which funders may be able to help, who are in your area, by using the tool below.
Most projects need to be within 10 miles of a landfill site to apply. You can find your nearest site on the link below.

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About Entrust

Entrust is the Regulator of the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF). The LCF is the name given to the scheme that allows Landfill Operators to contribute funds to community and environmental projects.

We do not distribute funding ourselves, but regulate those who do, assisting funding bodies to deliver valuable, compliant projects.

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New Website

Systems/EOL Update

We have launched a new website to assist in navigating the LCF.

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Guidance Updates

New/Updated Resource

Please find the latest changes to the guidance manual, released in July 2024

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Budget Update October 2024

General Update

Following the Budget in October 2024, we are delighted that the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has set the Levy rate for the LCF.

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About the Landfill Communities Fund

What is the LCF?

An Innovative Tax-Credit System

Landfill Operators contribute to the fund and are given a 90% tax credit in return

Transforming Local Spaces

The fund provides projects for local communities, historical buildings and the environment

Delivering on Value

The fund aims for high impact, transformative projects, that deliver for every £1 contributed

What is the LCF?

Resources

There are several useful resources available

Resources

There are several useful resources available

The Value of the LCF – reporting on the value and added value of the fund

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The Landfill Tax Regulations 1996

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The Environmental Body (EB) Guidance Manual: July 2024 (current version)

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