The Nature Hubs Fund

The Nature Hubs Fund is provided by public donations through the Starbucks 5p Cup Charge and is administered by Hubbub. It is part of Hubbub and Starbucks’ wider ambition to build stronger, greener communities across the UK.

Objectives of Fund

This fund aims to support groups to create or enhance green spaces within a 5-kilometre radius of Starbucks stores that bring people closer to nature and align with the following criteria:

• Involving the community – Projects that bring people and communities together around nature and green spaces. 
• Commitment to reaching new audiences – Projects that are committed to reaching audiences beyond those who typically access green space. 
• Need for green space – Projects that demonstrate a community need for a green space project, particularly in dense urban areas.
• Creating or enhancing green spaces – Projects that can demonstrate how they either create new green spaces, or improve, add to, or preserve existing green spaces. 

Existing Nature Hubs that received funding in March/April 2024 can apply for a Top-Up Grant to deepen their impact by strengthening community ties to their project and supporting their project’s legacy. 

Value Notes

Nature Hub grants of between £3,000 and £6,000 are available. 

Top-Up grants of up to £3,000 are available. 

Who Can Apply

Constituted community groups, registered charities, community interest companies, and companies based in the UK can apply.

Organisations may apply for more than one grant as long as the project locations are distinct and near to separate Starbucks stores.

Location

England, Scotland, and Wales (within 5 kilometres of a Starbucks Store).  

For more details on how to apply for this grant please visit https://www.communitynaturenetwork.org.uk/nature-hubs-2024