If you have a project idea for the Veolia Crowdfunding Initiative, you will need to complete the following steps:

1. Before you get started. Please take the time to read through the information we have provided about the kinds of projects we are looking for and who is eligible

2. Create your project page. You need to create a project page on Spacehive. This is your pitch for funding to everyone (us and the rest of the crowd). Use it to explain your vision clearly, get across your passion for your project, and show how it will have a positive impact on the area.

3. Pitch to funds. If you meet the criteria of our funding partners, you will have the opportunity to pitch for a pledge. Make sure you submit your pitch before applying for verification.

4. Get verified. Before you can start fundraising, your project details will be verified by an independent organisation - Locality.

5. Start fundraising. Get as many people as possible to show their support for your project by making a pledge - it doesn't matter whether they pledge £2 or £2,000. For us, the number of community backers you attract is as important as how much you raise.

6. Reach your target You must hit your crowdfunding target, before your deadline to secure all of your pledges from the crowd. This is an 'all-or-nothing' model.

7. Make it happen! Our team will be on hand to help you through this and offer support as you deliver your project.

Projects we want to support include;

• Projects that encourage people to think about their waste as a resource and help protect the local environment. This can be anything from swap shop events to repair workshops, community gardens made from reused or recycled materials to food growing and composting schemes, or even campaings to promote recycling at local events.
• Creative and innovative ideas which encourage people to recycle - from arts projects to burping bins
• Small, grass-roots projects that are getting people involved and making a big difference.

Please note...

Everything on Spacehive must be a project

A project is something with a clear end, like building a playground, planting a tree, or putting on a festival. A project will eventually be completed, and something tangible will be produced as a result.

Projects must be civic

Projects must have a civic value, meaning the benefit should be felt in the places we share, rather than our private homes and offices. Projects can be permanent (like a new greenhouse) or temporary (like an event) and they can include revenue as well as capital costs.

Check out some of the interesting environment projects on Spacehive to give you inspiration for your project!

A pop up Saffron Farm to share with all of Croydon. Bringing the Crocus Valley to every garden and belly in Town. Discover the Croydon Saffron Central here.

Incredible Edible transforms non-traditional urban spaces into edible gardens by involving local people, businesses, schools and hospitals in local food growing all across the city of Bristol.Discover the Incredible Edible project here.

Did you know you can build your own greenhouse using inexpensive, or better yet, recycled materials? With willing helpers and hundreds of plastic bottles, we've created a plastic bottle greenhouse to help protect and nurture plants. Discover the Community Greenhouse from Recycling here.

Transforming a milk float into a mobile potting shed and nature classroom that will empower communities to transform unloved spaces into on-the-doorstep veg patches and wildlife havens.Discover the Islington Gro-Mobile here.

A fabulous educational space to inspire children and adults about wildlife, conservation, the environment - connecting them with nature and the outdoors! Discover the Greenwich Outdoor Classroom here.