Information & advice
Frequently asked questions
How is the Neroche Scheme funded?
Neroche is a Landscape Partnership Scheme supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and a range of local partners. The Scheme has been granted a total of £2 million by the Lottery over 3 years, subject to the delivery of a set of agreed outputs. Match funding for this grant is coming from Devon County Council, Somerset County Council, Taunton Deane Borough Council, Natural England, Mid Devon District Council, South Somerset District Council and The National Trust.
Is the Forestry Commission's work in the forest being funded by the Lottery?
The Forestry Commission is NOT being funded by the Lottery or other Neroche partners for its normal forestry work. The management and harvesting of trees is part of the Commission's statutory function, and is not eligible for external grant. however the cost of this work has been used as an in-kind contribution to help release the additional Lottery funds. work which goes beyond the Commission's statutory function - eg. livestock fencing, cattle purchase, etc - is benefiting from Lottery support.
What will happen to the Neroche Scheme after the Lottery funding runs out?
The Scheme currently has funding to 2010. After that, it is hoped that some elements of the Scheme will be able to continue, perhaps with the addition of some new activities, subject to securing new external funding. Such a continuation will depend entirely on new grant, with no guarantee of success, and the Partnership is currently exploring various options for securing new reosurces in this way.
