The Tree Council is pleased to reopen their Branching Out small grants fund to support a new season of community tree planting. Over the past 20 years, they have supported community groups, volunteer Tree Wardens and many others to plant hundreds of thousands of trees across the UK, thanks to generous Tree Partners and other supporters.
Grants are available to assist in undertaking tree and hedge planting projects taking place during the 2025/26 winter planting season. Branching Out is designed for community groups, schools, not-for-profits, residents associations, Tree Warden Networks, charities and many more.
The closing date for applications is 14 November 2025 at midnight.
Grants are available for UK registered charities to support social and criminal justice projects in the UK.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for UK registered charities for specific projects that improve communication skills for disadvantaged adults and supports NEET people into employment.
Grants for registered charities and local causes which help young people to achieve their potential.