At North London Waste Authority, we are committed to supporting non-profit-making organisations focused on tackling waste at the community level. We believe working with communities is key to enacting our objective to prevent waste and preserve resources for future generations.
North London Community Fund
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- £989,944.10 have been awarded to community groups
- 81 projects have been supported by the Fund
- Over 10,231 residents have been engaged
- The Fund has enabled over 585 events
- 136 employees and volunteers have been supported by the Fund.
Our flagship waste prevention initiative, the North London Community Fund (NLCF), was established in 2017 to enhance the efforts of grassroots local groups addressing waste challenges across our boroughs.
Since its launch, we have awarded funding to 81 organisations dedicated to a wide range of waste prevention activities. These include: providing recycling and reuse education, setting up repair cafes, upcycling and textiles events, sustainability fairs and food waste workshops.
Visit our Events page to see what current NLCF activities are on offer.
Applications for micro, small and medium grants are open from the 5 December 2025 to the 16 February 2026. Click here to find out more and apply.
What other support do we offer?
As well as the NLCF, we offer non-profit-making organisations in north London the opportunity to receive credits for diverting waste from landfill, and access to volunteer time and a resource bank through RE-Power Communities.
