Parc Adfer Community Benefit Fund
Welcome to the Parc Adfer Community Benefit Fund. All the information you need on the fund is on this page.
About the Parc Adfer Community Benefit Fund
The North Wales Residual Waste Treatment Project (NWRWTP) was formed by five North Wales Councils – Conwy County Borough Council, Denbighshire County Council, Flintshire County Council, Gwynedd Council and the Isle of Anglesey County Council – to jointly manage the residual waste generated by the populations from the five local authorities. Residual waste is the waste which is left over after recycling and composting as much as possible.
The Parc Adfer Waste to Energy facility is located in Deeside Industrial Park and started to treat waste in 2019, diverting waste from landfill and generating enough renewable electricity for around 30,000 homes. It is operated by Enfinium.
As part of their commitment to the local community, the Partnership and Enfinium have pledged to fund a Community Benefit Fund, with a total value of £230,000 annually.
Purpose of Parc Adfer Benefit Fund
The fund’s original and founding intention was to support projects that help or will benefit the local environment in some way.
Who can apply?
Organisations that can apply must all be based or serve residents/communities within the Deeside Partnership Area (see separate map) In addition they must be:
- Not for profit groups;
- Community or voluntary organisations;
- Community and social enterprises (e.g. co-operatives, development trusts); or
- Local charities based within the defined Deeside Partnership Area
Applicants will need to have a written constitution, a set of rules, or a governing document, plus a bank or building society account with a minimum of two signatories in place, before applying for a grant.
If you are a new organisation without these arrangements in place, you can discuss your project with the fund team to see if we can help you. Successful applicants are not able to re-apply for another grant from the Parc Adfer Community Benefit Fund.
What can the fund be used for?
There are five main project criteria that it will support, which are:
1. Renewable Energy
Schemes that either promote the use of, or invest in the development of, renewable energy (i.e. energy from a source that is not depleted when used, e.g. solar or wind). Exemptions include:
- Cannot be used to replace expenditure that is the statutory responsibility of a public body (e.g. end of life replacement of boiler, or as part of a the build of a new public building that is already planned);
- Applicant must demonstrate ability to maintain any equipment bought (if applicable);
- Applicant must demonstrate any details in relation to ownership of any assets purchased with any awarded funds;
2. Carbon Reduction
Schemes that either promote the use of or invest in the development of the reduction of carbon emissions.
3. Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling
Schemes that either promote or directly reduce waste production, or increase re-use or recycling.
Examples include community re-use projects.
4. Biodiversity and Improvements to Local Environment Quality
Schemes that either promote, directly benefit or improve the local natural environment (including enhancing biodiversity) or provides green space for a community within the Deeside Partnership area.
This can include the restoration or support of wildlife and natural habitat.
5. De-Carbonisation of Transport
Schemes that either promote the use of, or invest in the development of transportation that reduces the carbon emissions. Exemptions include:
- Cannot be used to replace expenditure that is the statutory responsibility of a public body;
- Applicant must demonstrate ability to maintain any equipment bought (if applicable);
- Applicant must demonstrate any details in relation to ownership of any assets purchased with any awarded funds;
Examples include the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
The Application Process
Applicants will need to complete an application form, and please remember when applying to:
- Ensure that you and your project are eligible and that you have not missed any relevant fund application deadlines;
- Complete all questions on the application form;
- Submit your completed application form and supporting documentation by e mail to:
ParcAdferCommunityFund@flintshire.gov.uk*
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* Please contact the team on 01352 704783 if you need printed copies of the application form and documentation.
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Please be aware
Applications will only be processed when all documentation has been received;
- You will be notified in writing (by email) once your application has been received and validated;
- Applicants should not approach Panel members individually or outside of the prescribed communication channels in connection with any application or award decision. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in an application being deemed void.
- The Partnership may use details of your project in publicity.
Contact the Community Benefit Fund Team
Further details can be obtained by contacting the team on 01352 704783 or emailing ParcAdferCommunityFund@flintshire.gov.uk