Landfill Communities Fund
The Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) (formerly known as the Landfill Tax
Credit Scheme) was introduced in October 1996 and enables landfill site operators to donate their Landfill Tax liability to
environmental projects.
The LCF is regulated by ENTRUST (HM Revenue and Custom’s appointed Regulator) and funds are distributed via Environmental Bodies registered with ENTRUST.
Environmental Bodies, of which Solway Heritage is one, then distribute the funds according to rules laid down by ENTRUST and
the amount of Landfill credits at their disposal.
Solway Heritage's Environmental Body registration number is 761043.
What is Solway Heritage's Role?
Solway Heritage currently receives Landfill Tax Credits from Shanks Waste
Management Ltd (and has received Credits from other landfill operators in the past) which it can distribute to eligible
projects. Solway Heritage can also assist in sourcing funds from a range of sources including the Lottery, Europe, Charitable
Trusts and central and local government.
What sort of Projects can be funded?
Projects must relate to Dumfries and Galloway and should be within a ten
mile radius of a licensed landfill site.
They must also meet at least one of Solway Heritage’s own objectives:
- To secure the sustainable use, management, and enjoyment of the heritage
and man-made heritage, in particular the heritage of Dumfries and Galloway.
- To conserve and enhance buildings or artefacts of architectural or historic
interest, particularly in Dumfries and Galloway.
- To conserve and enhance landscape and wildlife resources, particularly in
Dumfries and Galloway.
- To interpret and encourage informed public access to the built, natural and
cultural heritage, particularly of Dumfries and Galloway.
Solway Heritage must also observe the
criteria laid down by HM Revenue and Customs and ENTRUST in releasing any Landfill Tax funds.
Please see Solway Heritage's Guidance Notes for more detailed information.
How can I apply for Landfill Tax Funding?
Please contact us with your initial enquiry and the most relevant member of the Team will support
you through your application.
Further information on the Scheme and an Application Form can be downloaded by clicking on the
following links. All applicants should complete the form titled Project Proposal Form and then whichever other form
is most relevant to the type of project they wish to undertake.
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Land Reclamation, Reducing / Preventing Pollution |
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Public Parks and Amenities |
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Restoring / Repairing Listed Buildings or Structures |
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