Aims/Priorities: The annual Electricals Recycling Fund is provided and administered by Material Focus, an independent not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to stop electricals from being hoarded and thrown away and ensure they are reused and recycled instead.
Since its launch in 2020, Material Focus has worked with over 100 local authorities, businesses and local communities to get people across the UK recycling their electricals.
The purpose of this funding is to increase the recycling of small household electrical items across the UK.
The funding is intended to support projects that make it easier for the public to repair, reuse or recycle their consumer electricals.
The 2026-27 round is for the following proposed pilots:
- Bring banks
- Bring bank refurbishments
- Community drop off points
- Drop off events if part of a bigger, longer term pilot
- Reuse if part of a larger recycling pilot
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from established community sector organisations based in the UK such as:
- Registered charities.
- Local authorities.
Grant amount: A total of £1 million is available in the 2026-27 round.
Grants of up to:
- £100,000 (per applicant) for projects to expand collection methods for small electricals. Organisations can apply up to £0.50 per household receiving the service.
Projects should take place for one year.
Material Focus will provide project management support and guidance throughout the pilot. This will include access to their resources, check in meetings, and opportunities to connect with other funded pilots.
Application process: An application pack can be found on the Material Focus website.
Deadline: The deadline for applications is 31 May 2026.
Contact Information: Material Focus Team
Material Focus
Belle House
1 Hudsons Place
Unit 2 Platform 1 Victoria Mainline Station
London
SW1V 1JT
Email: funding@materialfocus.org.uk
Website: https://materialfocus.org.uk/partnerships-with-material-focus/electricals-recycling-fund/