A seven-day online match funding campaign dedicated to helping charities playing a vital role in tackling pressing environmental issues, run in partnership with Environmental Funders Network (EFN).
Apply by Friday 17th January 2025
About Green Match Fund
The climate crisis demands urgent action. Each of the last three decades has been hotter than the last, with the seven warmest years on record occurring between 2015 and 2021. Our campaign is committed to amplifying the impact of every donation, doubling the difference for global efforts to protect and preserve our planet. Whether it’s safeguarding ecosystems, defending endangered species, or advancing sustainable living, your support will be twice as powerful in driving meaningful change.
How does it work?
The Green Match Fund utilises our Multi Model of match funding. Environmental charities apply to Big Give and can select either the 1:1 or Pledge Model of match funding. Their application is assessed by Big Give and our partners, EFN. Successful charities are awarded a sum of match funding which is ring-fenced for their organisation. This match funding is unlocked by public donations given through Big Give’s online fundraising platform during the week of the campaign.
Charity Eligibility Criteria
- UK-registered charity with a Charity Commission, OSCR or NI Charity Commission number, or tax-exempt status
- Have an annual income of at least £25,000 (as per last filed accounts on the Charity Commission).
- Charities that are working on environmental issues as part of their core mission. (By “core mission”, we mean that the environment is mentioned in the organisation’s charitable objects). This may include: biodiversity & conservation; climate change; agriculture & food; sustainable communities; energy; transport; trade & finance; consumption & waste; toxics & pollution. Charities may be working in the UK or overseas and are able to use the campaign to raise unrestricted funds.
- Charities which are registered on BigGive.org (free to register).
- Charities seeking to raise:
- Up to £10,000 in public donations through the 1:1 Model (to be doubled by match funds).
- Up to £100,000 in public donations through the Pledge Model (to be doubled by match funds). Charities can receive up to £50k in Champion funds.
2025 Campaign Timeline
- November 4th 2024: Applications open
- January 17th 2025: Applications close
- Feburary 14th 2025: Pledge deadline
- March 5th 2025: Offer deadline
- April 22nd-29th (midday) 2025: Campaign
