HP Beach Clean Up Fund

Administered by MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Marine Conservation Society

Registered Charity No (England & Wales): 1004005 Registered Charity No (Scotland): SC037480

Registered Company Limited by Guarantee No: 2550966

What is the HP Beach Clean Up Fund?

A storm at sea in 2014 resulted in the loss of HP printer cartridges, which are being found washed up on UK coastlines. The HP Beach Clean Up Fund has been set up by HP in conjunction with the Marine Conservation Society and Newquay Beachcombing to support local and regional clean-up costs on UK beaches in areas that have been affected by HP cartridges.

HP has also set up a cartridge collection and recycling service* for safe disposal of any cartridges found.

How are grants assessed?

A decision to award a grant is made by the HP Grant Award Panel, comprising representatives from the following organisations:

  • Marine Conservation Society
  • Keep Britain Tidy
  • Newquay Beachcombing
  • 2 Minute Beach Clean

Applications are judged on how well the proposed project meets the criteria set out below.

Who is eligible for funding?

Grants may be awarded to non-profit organisations, individuals and local authorities who are undertaking or planning to undertake beach litter clean ups on UK beaches in areas where HP cartridges have been found.

Application criteria

  • Grants will be made to support beach clean up activities in areas of the UK where HP cartridges have been washed up.
  • Grant applications can include litter picking equipment, litter removal and disposal costs, travel expenses.
  • Grants are available to new and ongoing, established projects or activities.
  • Grants will not be made to support UK or nation-wide clean up projects.
  • Grants are expected to be in the range of £100-£500 maximum (depending on various factors including but not limited to number of applications and overall budget).
  • All grants are paid in UK pounds sterling (£)
  • Grants can only be paid directly into a named UK bank account. Grants will not be paid in cash or via cheque.

When to apply

Applications are being invited by the deadline of

4th March 2016

How to apply

  • Applications must be submitted on a completed

HP Beach Clean Up Fund application form. This form is attached or is available at

  • Electronic applications are preferred. Hand written applications will only be acceptable if in block capitals and clearly legible.
  • Queries regarding the completion of grant application forms should be addressed to the MCS Head of Pollution, Dr Laura Foster via email at
  • Applications should be emailed to
  • Application acknowledgements will be dispatched within 10 days of receipt
  • Applicants will be notified of the final status of their application within 1 month of the application deadline.
  • HP Grant Award Panel’s decisions on the award are final.

Notes for successful applicants

All successful applicants will be required to:

  • Sign aGrant Award Agreement before their grant is released.
  • Provide bank details for electronic transfer of funds.
  • Provide a brief report on activities including details of how funds were spent and a photo for use on the web.
  • Acknowledge the support of the HP Beach Clean Up Fund in any publicity or published material.

*Cartridge collection recycling service

HP has set up a free recycling service for cartridges to be safely recycled:

For the United Kingdom
Email: o request a recycling bag to be sent to you.

Marine Conservation Society

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has been requested to manage the HP Beach Clean Up Fund on behalf of HP.

MCS is a leading UK charity dedicated to the protection of our seas, shores and wildlife. Its mission is to drive change in government policy, industry practice and individual behaviour to achieve a vision of clean seas and beaches that support abundant marine life, sustainable fisheries and livelihoods and enjoyment for all.

Tel: +44(0)1989 566017

E-mail:

Marine Conservation Society

Registered Charity No (England & Wales): 1004005 Registered Charity No (Scotland): SC037480

Registered Company Limited by Guarantee No: 2550966

APPLICATION FORM

HP Beach Clean Up Fund
Please complete and sign this form and return to:
e-mail:
Typewritten applications are preferred. Hand written applications will only be acceptable if in block capitals and clearly legible. If more than one form is required, please photocopy this one. This form is also available online at / For Grant Panel se only
Ref no / D / D / M / M / Y / Y / 1
Date received / D / D / M / M / Y / Y
Acknowledgement / D / D / M / M / Y / Y / 2
Response / D / D / M / M / Y / Y
TaC Signed / D / D / M / M / Y / Y / 3
Grant / D / D / M / M / Y / Y

CONTACT DETAILS

Name of principal applicant
Job title/Role of principal applicant
Name of OrganisationNGO/Charity no:
Correspondence Address
Telephone E-mail

PROJECT / ACTIVITY DETAILS

Project title
Location: Beach name/nearest Town/County/Country
Evidence of problem (Describe the litter problem on the beach)
Project overview (Very briefly state the activities to be undertaken)
Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide a brief report on activities including details of how funds were spent and a photo for potential use on the web. By signing below you warrant and represent that any photos and materials that MCS and/or HP would receive from you and/or your agents are original to you and you have full right and/or authority to permit MCS and HP to use, distribute and publish such photos and materials online or otherwise.

Work plan

Activity
e.g. Clean up of x beach; removal of collected litter from difficult to access beach / Timescale
When will the clean up take place?

Costs required from HP Beach Clean Up Fund

Item / Cost (£)
E.g.
10 x Litter pickers @ £7.50 per unit
10 x gloves
Trailer hire to remove litter @ £25 per day / 75
Total
Payment details

It is not compulsory to provide these details at the time of application, though doing so will speed the process of grant payment if you are successful.

Bank name

UK Bank Account number
Sort Code
Account Name
Full Postal Address of Bank

Marine Conservation Society

Registered Charity No (England & Wales): 1004005 Registered Charity No (Scotland): SC037480

Registered Company Limited by Guarantee No: 2550966

Signature of principal applicant
Date

Marine Conservation Society

Registered Charity No (England & Wales): 1004005 Registered Charity No (Scotland): SC037480

Registered Company Limited by Guarantee No: 2550966