Black Mountains College run a varied programme of courses on environmental issues including: TINY HOMES SHORT COURSE Introduction to designing and building a Tiny House Tiny houses are low carbon, low impact, compact timber cabins on wheels. The popularity of the tiny house movement has grown as a response to changes in our climate, ecosystem and society. The environmental and material cost of tiny house dwelling can make off grid living more obtainable. Click on the dates below for more details and to book. Dates – Saturday 29th June OR Sunday 30th June Location: Vowchurch Herefordshire, HR2 0RA
The Community Infrastructure Grant is a capital grant scheme that has been funded by the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). Capital grants are available for organisations for up to 80% of the total eligible project costs. What can the grant be used for? EV charging points Energy efficiency improvements (Insulation, replacement windows, doors etc. to improve energy efficiency of buildings, solar panels, heat pumps) Building fabric upgrades (insulations, energy efficient lighting, draught-proofing) Establishing or enhancing green spaces within communities that will encourage exercise, recreation and wellbeing Please note that this list is not exhaustive: applications are welcome from all kinds of projects that deliver tangible improvements to
Businesses across Herefordshire should apply now to a £630,000 funding pot to help them grow and boost their productivity – before it’s too late. Capital grants of up to £35,000 are available to help businesses invest in new equipment, processes or technology to help them grow and reduce their carbon footprint through the UKSPF Business Enterprise Fund. Read more here
YES Energy Solutions are currently working with Herefordshire Council on the Keep Herefordshire Warm project. The team offer a free advice line where residents can get tailored advice on making their homes more energy efficient and ways to lower their energy bills. Although we may be going into warmer months, they are encouraging households to get advice now to feel the benefit in Winter. The cost of living remains high, and many households are struggling with their energy bills as standing charges rise and energy debt reaches a record figure of £3.1 billion. YES Energy Solutions have put together a free energy saving
Localgiving, the online fundraising platform for charities and groups, have a focus on delivering for Community Interest Companies (CICs) bringing them benefits and that are usually only available to larger charities. If you are a CIC or other small community organisation, then contact Localgiving to learn how they can supercharge your fundraising. The support for Magic Little Grants from People’s Postcode Lottery is coming to an end; however Localgiving will be relaunching Magic Little Grants later this year. Click here to read more. And if you have previously put in for grants,
The Marches Energy Grant (MEG) offers free advice, energy assessments and grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy measures to SMEs and organisations owning community buildings from all sectors in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Grants worth up to £20,000 are available for eligible businesses.
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Home Energy Savers Webinar — new from Herefordshire Council Tuesday 19th March 12:45pm Click here to find out more and book on Eventbrite A brand new scheme to fund home energy assessments and to fund recommended retrofit works! The Home Energy Savers initiative is for households that want to make energy improvements to their homes but whose income means they don’t qualify for support from the national Home Upgrade Grant or some other incentives. It’s open to those with a household income over £36,000 per annum, and/or with disposable income available to spend on measures for their homes.
