HP Beach Clean Up Fund
Administered by MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
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?
How to apply
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Applications must be submitted on a completed
HP Beach Clean Up Fund application form. This form
is attached or is available at www.mcsuk.org
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
Laura.foster@mcsuk.org
Applications should be emailed to
Laura.foster@mcsuk.org
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.
A decision to award a grant is made by the HP Grant
Award Panel, comprising representatives from the following
organisations:
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Marine Conservation Society
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Keep Britain Tidy
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Newquay Beachcombing
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2 Minute Beach Clean
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Applications are judged on how well the proposed project
meets the criteria set out below.
All successful applicants will be required to:
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Sign a Grant Award Agreement before their grant is
released.
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Provide bank details for electronic transfer of funds.
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Provide a brief report on activities including details of
how funds were spent and a photo for use on the web.
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Acknowledge the support of the HP Beach Clean Up
Fund in any publicity or published material.
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.
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Notes for successful applicants
*Cartridge collection & recycling service
Application criteria
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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
HP has set up a free recycling service for cartridges to be
safely recycled:
For the United Kingdom
Email: ukoperations@erp-recycling.org to 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: laura.foster@mcsuk.org
www.mcsuk.org
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: Laura.foster@mcsuk.org
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 www.mcsuk.org
For Grant Panel se only
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CONTACT DETAILS
Name of principal applicant
Job title/Role of principal applicant
Name of Organisation
NGO/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.
Marine Conservation Society
Registered Charity No (England & Wales): 1004005 Registered Charity No (Scotland): SC037480
Registered Company Limited by Guarantee No: 2550966
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
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