Deadline: 20-Dec-2024
The Chester Community Energy has launched the Community Benefit Fund Programme with the aim of promoting the use of renewable sources of energy and improving energy efficiency.
The organisation owns and operates 3 solar PV installations in the Chester area. This year income from the sale of the energy generated is to be made available to support projects within the voluntary, community and faith sector which have a focus on renewable energy and/or increasing energy efficiency and reducing waste.
Funding Information
- This year they will award up to £6,000 (£3,000 max. per application).
Eligibility Criteria
- Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) organisations within the Chester area, including West Cheshire and those parts of Flintshire within a 10 km (6 mile) radius of Chester city centre including Shotton and Connah’s Quay, are eligible to apply for funding who:
- Provide a service to their community.
- Have a bank account in the name of the organization.
- Can demonstrate how an award of funding would be used to help their organisation and/or their beneficiaries improve energy efficiency or waste reduction or make use of renewable sources of energy.
For more information, visit Chester Community Energy.