Tesco Bags of Help Grant Scheme

Up to £12k for your local green space!

The second funding round for the Tesco Bags of Help grant scheme opened on 18 April 2016. 

The scheme is administered by Groundwork and funded by Tesco customers from the proceeds of the 5p charge for plastic carrier bags as a result of a government carrier bag levy. 

Groundwork anticipates grants being awarded to successful groups around November 2016. 

Bags of Help are available to a wide range of community groups and organisations across England, Wales and Scotland and they can apply for grants to improve local green spaces. Successful projects will go forward to a public vote in Tesco stores, which will decide whether they receive a grant of £8,000, £10,000 or £12,000. Projects that will get the green light as a result of funding will include new pocket parks, sports facilities, schools, woodland walks and community gardens. 

It will fund capital projects that provide community benefit and do not charge for access. 

Further Information here