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The Aviva Community Fund aims to promote a brighter and more sustainable future
The Aviva Community Fund is open for applications until 1 February 2022. The fund aims to build a more sustainable future by supporting projects that promote financial wellbeing and act on climate change. The fund is always aiming to back the clever ideas that push communities forward.
The people make the community. Aviva believe that it’s the people who care, the people with ideas, the people who look out for each other and the people who provide support.
That’s the impetus behind the fund, ensuring localised projects and local charities get the opportunity to manifest their vision of a better world. That, according to Aviva, is when communities truly come together and truly come alive.
The causes that Aviva have seen make the biggest impact in local areas are those given freedom. That means freedom to innovate, freedom to conceptualise, freedom to explore new ideas without the constricting fear of risks.
The ideas come in various forms, from the courageous to the creative. They include ideas such as recycling ocean plastic to afford it new life, breaking down barriers of work, and so much more. The Aviva Community Fund puts its weight behind these kind of clever ideas through funding, coaching, volunteering, and practical guidance.
The Aviva Community Fund opens doors to communities and charities across the UK. They are currently asking you to share your vision on how to make our world a better place for us all. At present, they are interested in people working in these two areas:
The Aviva Community Fund wants to hear how your project will strengthen your community. If you submit a woodland regeneration project, for example, the Fund wants to know how it will help local people, as well as the environment. Could it offer therapeutic activities? Will it improve the overall quality of live for people in the area? Can it offer a boost to the local economy?
So, when applying, thing about the ways in which your project will provide additional support. Big community impact comes from big, bold ideas – ideas that innovate, challenge, and break boundaries. These are the ideas that push things forward, the ideas that help us to gain ground.
The Aviva Community Fund is particularly interested in projects that:
You can find more information on eligibility here. If you think you have an idea that meets the criteria, Aviva wants to hear from you. Check out the below for more details on how to apply. And, if you have any questions, please contact the Aviva Community Fund team by emailing communityfund@aviva.com.
Applications for 2022’s first round of funding are open until 1 February 2022
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