Enhance the River (River Health and Community Fund)

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from thameswater.co.uk · community funding unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

This grant is managed internally. We will handle applications and reporting with the recipient organisation.

Amount

Up to £150,000 GBP

Enhance the River offers grants up to £150,000 for a range of catchment-focused projects.

Where

Thames Water supply area: United Kingdom

Please check that your organisation is within our supply area before applying.

Who can apply

NGOs, Community groups, Social enterprises and Government bodies

Charities, trusts, and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) Community and voluntary groups Community Interest Companies (CICs) Faith based organisations as long as the project is inclusive Other public sector organisations, such as councils and local authorities, can apply for our Enhance the River grant.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

The first application window opened on 1 April 2026, and closed on 27 May 2026.

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Rivers and lakes and Wetlands

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read