What is the "Nature Recovery Fund" launched by South West Water?

The "Nature Recovery Fund" is a £2 million fund launched by South West Water to support local community groups in south-west England with a focus on environmental initiatives.

Where will the "Nature Recovery Fund" be used?

The fund will cover Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly, and a small area of Dorset where South West Water delivers wastewater services.

What is the goal of the "Nature Recovery Fund"?

The fund aims to deliver "tangible, community-led improvements" to the region's natural environment and water quality, as stated by Susan Davy, the CEO of Pennon, the parent company of South West Water.

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£2M Fund Supports Community-Led Environmental Initiatives in South-West

15 Nov

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Summary

£2M fund launched to aid environmental projects in South-West England
Aims to deliver "tangible, community-led improvements" to nature and water quality
Covers Cornwall, Devon, Isles of Scilly, and part of Dorset

£2M Fund Supports Community-Led Environmental Initiatives in South-West

On November 15th, 2025, South West Water (SWW) announced the launch of a £2 million fund to support local community groups with a focus on environmental initiatives across south-west England. The "Nature Recovery Fund" is designed to deliver "tangible, community-led improvements" to the region's natural environment and water quality.

The fund will provide financial assistance and resources to environmental partnerships and volunteer programs operating in Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly, and a small area of Dorset where SWW delivers wastewater services. Susan Davy, the CEO of Pennon, the parent company of SWW, stated that the fund is "another step forward" in ensuring that the region's environmental recovery is "shared by nature, by people, and by place."