YTL UK Foundation

If you run a project that benefits the environment or local communities, you could be eligible for funding from the YTL UK Foundation.

What is the YTL UK Foundation?

The YTL UK Foundation provides funding to projects taking place in the communities and environment where we work.

The foundation was launched in 2020 in partnership with the Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and Quartet Community Foundations, which help to ensure our funding goes towards the communities that are in most need of support.

We donate more than £700,000 to community and environment-related projects every year through our funding programmes.

Our funding programmes

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The Wessex Water Community Fund

The Wessex Water Community Fund supports charitable activities that aim to build stronger communities and improve the lives of local people – find out who is eligible and how to apply.

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The Wessex Water Environment Fund

The Wessex Water Environment Fund supports green initiatives that aim to improve the environment and build more sustainable communities – find out who is eligible and how to apply.

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The YTL Avonmouth Area Community Fund

The YTL Avonmouth Area Community Fund is designed to support activities that will improve the lives of people in the local area – find out who is eligible and how to apply.

Wessex Water funding update

Our annual social value impact report for YTL UK outlines the projects we have supported across our region through our grant funding.

Read the full report to find out about these projects and our work within local communities.

YTL UK social value impact report 2025-2026

Projects we've supported

Every year, we provide funding to projects that benefit local communities and the environment.

Learn more about these projects and how our funding has helped.

Projects we’ve supported

Funding provided in 2024/25

We provided 173 projects with funding in 2024/25.

  • £675,000

    awarded through all our funding programmes

  • £66,000

    awarded through the Wessex Water Environment Fund

  • £240,000

    awarded through the Wessex Water Community Fund

  • £70,000

    awarded through our Partners Programme

  • £264,000

    awarded to debt advice partners

  • £35,000

    awarded through the YTL Avonmouth Area Community Fund

Other support we offer

Community Drop-Ins

If you want advice or have a question about our services, you can speak to us in person at one of our community drop-in sessions.

Water and sewage education

Book a free school visit, site tour or virtual session to learn about water and sewage treatment, while also exploring our educational resources and activities.

Volunteering

If you know a local charity that needs a helping hand, our teams of WaterForce volunteers are here to get to work in your local community.

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