2026-27 ENG Garden Package Application Form

Please note, there is not a ‘save’ function on the application form. Please ensure you have all the following information and documents to hand before you begin. A preview of the questions can be found within the FAQs.

Before you begin you will need:
- A suitable location, and space for the package.
- Space needed to store items until the install date and a suitable delivery address.
  (i) Please refer to the FAQs for full details and photos of the materials you will need to store. You must provide an address with sufficient space. Deliveries cannot be made to an unmanned location, and you will be responsible for receiving the large number of deliveries. Your delivery address should be manned during working hours Monday to Friday, have space to store all items for a three-month period until project is completed, including storage of larger item, and be very near to the garden site. It can be a private address if you wish.
- Full address and postcode of the proposed site.
- Names and contact details of two different people who will be involved in delivering the project.
- What3words location for the proposed site what3words /// The simplest way to talk about location.
- Two recent photographs, and if possible, a video, showing the proposed site.
- Site map indicating where the package items will be located.
- Proof of a minimum five-year lease for the proposed site, or proof of landowner. consent for the new garden for five years, as well as name and contact details of the landowner.
  (i)You will need to upload evidence that clearly states it will remain in use as a community asset for at least five years.
- If the land is privately owned, it is not generally eligible - however, there are exceptions e.g. long-term lease to community organisation, or in process of being bought by eligible organisation.
  (i)If your site is privately owned, you will need to provide written evidence from the landowner on the exact details of the arrangement with the applicant for the panel to consider
- Short outline of who will be involved and benefit from the package should the group be successful, including an estimate of numbers.
- It would be beneficial to your application if you can demonstrate how you will involve disadvantaged communities – please refer to FAQs.
- An estimation on how many people will be able to enjoy nature as a result of the project over the next five years – e.g. use visitor/site user numbers, local population statistics, school size etc.
- A commitment that you have at least five volunteers who will be able to work with Keep Wales Tidy to install the garden.
For Garden Packages you will also need
- Copy of your articles of association or constitution. For registered charities, we will only require your charity registration number.
- Please list all local organisations, schools etc as well as your own staff / volunteers who have committed to being involved in the garden installation and its future maintenance and long-term use. Please upload evidence of support from these groups (e.g., letters of support, videos or stories).
- Information on the current nature value of the site and evidence that the package will do no harm to existing biodiversity from a suitably qualified expert (e.g. ecological/habitat survey, statement from ecologist or local wildlife charity e.g. Wildlife Trust, Plantlife).
  If you need help with this, we suggest you contact your local biodiversity officer for a comment on the site’s suitability - their details can be found here: Wales Biodiversity Partnership - Local to You (biodiversitywales.org.uk).
- Information on any nearby green spaces.
- Information on any previous funding received for nature activities.
- A commitment that you have at least 10 volunteers who will be able to work with Keep Wales Tidy to install the garden.
- A copy of your current insurance policy.
When you are ready to submit your application:

Please ensure all appropriate boxes are ticked, including the one which allows us to share your details with the panel so that your application can be processed.

If you require any additional support, please email nature@keepwalestidy.cymru
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1. Organisation details
Name of organisation *
Please ensure this is the name of your constituted group, charity etc. If you are applying on behalf of an organisation with more than one site, please make clear which you are applying for in the name provided e.g. ‘Charity X – Wrexham’.
Type of organisation*
Please provide details*
If you are a community group, please upload a copy of your constitution.

(Maximum 10GB filesize. Formats: pdf, jpg, jpeg, mp4, doc, docx, png, eml, msg)
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If you are a registered charity, please provide your charity number.
How did you find out about Local Places for Nature?
Please provide details*

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2. Contact Details
Main Contact

One of your two contacts should be the group leader / head teacher / board member and you must have the delegated authority to be able to make this application on the organisation’s behalf.
Name*
Position*
Telephone number*
Email*
example@example.com
Second Contact

Local authorities, Registered Social Landlords and similar MUST add the name of a local community group that will be involved in installing and caring for the garden. A member of this group should be the second contact.
Name*
Position*
Telephone number*
Email*
example@example.com

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3. Packages
Which package are you applying for?*

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4. Project and site details
Address of proposed site for the package*

Address line 1 *

Address line 2

Town *Local authority *

Postcode *
What is the ‘what3words’ location of the proposed garden? *
Go to www.what3words.com
Who owns the land?*
Please provide name, telephone number and email address of landowner.
Please confirm whether the land is in public, not-for-profit or private ownership?*
Please note, land owned by a private business is not generally eligible for Local Places for Nature but there may be instances where it will be considered e.g. if you have a long-term lease, or are in the process of buying the land. Please provide details of private ownership.
Please provide details*
Please provide evidence of landowner permission to carry out work on this land and maintain it for a minimum of five years*

Evidence can include a formal, signed agreement, a lease, a licence, or an email from the landowner that gives permission for work to go ahead on the proposed site. For full details please see our FAQs. (Maximum 10GB filesize. Formats: pdf, jpg, jpeg, mp4, doc, docx, png, eml, msg)
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Do you have public liability insurance?*
If successful, you must have public liability insurance in place before accepting the offer. Please see our FAQs for more information.
Delivery address*

Address line 1 *

Address line 2

Town *Local authority *

Postcode *
Contact name for deliveries*
Contact number for deliveries*
Contact email address for deliveries*
example@example.com

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6. Privacy
A panel of experts will assess all applications. The panel will include Welsh Government leads, ecologists, staff from specialist organisations, and Keep Wales Tidy staff (who are not involved in final decisions).

If successful, your details will be shared with suppliers and delivery companies.
Please tick to confirm that you are happy for your application to be shared with the panel and contact details shared with suppliers.
As part of the grant conditions, you have agreed to manage the site for five years, Keep Wales Tidy will retain your information for five years so we can check the site is continuing to be maintained. We value your support and are committed to protecting your privacy. You’re always in control.

For more information visit our Privacy Policy

If you have any questions about Local Places for Nature, please contact nature@keepwalestidy.cymru

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7. Submit
By submitting this application, you agree:
- To start the project within one month of offer letter date and complete the installation three months after that.
- To have secured landowner permission for a minimum of five years.
- The project does not replicate work previously funded by the Local Places for Nature programme (Keep Wales Tidy, National Lottery Heritage Fund or Local Nature partnership funding).
- To maintain the site for a minimum of five years.
- The site is accessible by large vehicles for delivery of materials, and you will be available to accept all deliveries of materials to site, and ensure they are secured until needed.
- To responsibly dispose of all waste from deliveries e.g. pallets, builders bags and cardboard.
- To involve a team of at least 10 volunteers who will work with Keep Wales Tidy to create the new nature garden.
- To provide quotes, photographs and monitoring data (e.g. volunteer numbers) to Keep Wales Tidy for use in reports and project publicity.
- To publicise the project using media templates provided by Keep Wales Tidy.
Please click submit if you have answered all questions on the application form and agree to the above statements.
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Before you begin you will need:

1. Organisation details

2. Contact Details

Main Contact

Second Contact

3. Packages

4. Project and site details

5. Your site

6. Privacy

7. Submit