was established in 1998 to distribute grants from the Harnhill Landfill site, which closed in 2003. SGEB is currently funded by Hills Minerals and Waste Ltd.

It is a joint venture with South Gloucestershire Council, and works with community organisations to deliver projects of environmental and/or community benefits. 

The Board of Directors consists of five local councillors, and seven independent volunteers from across the district.  Meetings are quarterly and directors/trustees are assigned to visit and monitor projects receiving grants.  

In order to be eligible to apply to SGEB, projects must be situated within the county.

SGEB’s relationship with SWEET-UK

SGEB is a limited company and a registered environmental body. Board meetings and funding decisions are carried out quarterly in Thornbury. Secretarial, financial and other day-to-day administrative tasks are carried out by SWEET-UK in Bristol.

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