Funding

Finance to enable community businesses to retrofit energy generating or saving technology on community-owned or managed buildings, with an initial focus on stabilising or reducing energy costs. Investment amounts are available from £10,000 to £150,000. Up to 40% of the total is available as grant, where justifiable to support cost stabilisation or reduction. The minimum loan term for the remainder is 12 months, with a maximum of 7 years. Energy Audit Grants are also available between £500 and £2,500 where these have not been completed.

This programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances, and is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. The programme provides items that meet a child’s most basic needs such as a bed to sleep in, a cooker to provide a hot meal and other items or services critical to a child’s wellbeing. All applications must be made by a registered referrer.