Funding from LUSH

Applying for a grant from Lush

Once a month, Lush donate all the income they receive from one of their products to a range of small, local organisations. Typically they give between £2,000 - £4,000.

They support environmental groups who:

• Are small & local and may struggle for funding from other sources
• Carry out Non-Violent Direct Action aimed at bringing about social change
• Run projects aimed at addressing the root cause of issues

Groups do not have to be registered as a charity, but must have an annual income of under £350,000 and be run wholly or mainly by volunteers.

This means that XRUK is too big to qualify, but XR Nations & Regions or even local groups would be ideally placed to apply.

If you are a Nation/Region and have an action planned that you want funding for, Lush grants may be a good source. You should aim to apply around 3 months in advance of the action.

Have a look at the guidance, restrictions and application form here.

Lush Charity Pot Scheme

Some branches of Lush host groups like XR who can base a couple of people in their shop for a day or two. Its a great way to raise awareness of XR and generate sign-ups, in other words a perfect Outreach opportunity!

In addition, any sales form the Charity Pot lotion (a specific Lush product) that that shop sells over the duration of the event (1-3 days) would be donated to the XR group afterwards (you would have to give details for your local group bank account). This is typically £100-£300.

How to take up this offer:

Just contact your local Lush shop directly to see if a Charity Pot Event would be possible. You can find your nearest Lush shop here.

Note: Event and grant funding are not mutually exclusive, so a group is more than welcome to be hosted for a Charity Pot Event and also apply for a grant.