Community Matters Fund
Apply now for our Community Matters Fund
We've launched the latest round of our Community Matters Fund, with £500,000 available to support organisations helping people improve energy affordability and stay warm this winter.
As temperatures begin to fall, many households continue to face cost of living pressures and increased energy costs. The fund is designed to support community organisations providing practical help, advice and long-term solutions that reduce energy bills and tackle fuel poverty.
The programme will prioritise projects serving economically disadvantaged communities and those supporting historically under-represented and marginalised groups.
Eligible organisations can apply for:
- Up to £5,000 for registered charities and non-profit companies limited by guarantee
- Up to £2,000 for constituted charitable organisations that do not have a charity number
What projects can apply?
We are interested in projects that create lasting benefits and help people save money on their energy bills over the long term.
Applications should support one or more of the following themes:
- Distributing warm packs or energy efficiency measures for households, such as warm blankets, radiator keys, insulated curtains and draught excluders
- Visiting isolated households to help residents make their homes warmer and more energy efficient Running warm spaces in community buildings
- Improving the energy efficiency of community buildings used as warm spaces
- Providing advice on tariff switching, energy saving, Winter Fuel Payments and other fuel poverty support
Andlyn White, our Social Impact Manager, said: "As we head into winter, we recognise the important role community organisations play in supporting people through challenging circumstances, which is why energy affordability continues to be a focus of our winter funding programme.
"By supporting organisations that are deeply connected to their local communities, we can help ensure practical support reaches those who need it most."
Applications are now open until 5pm on Friday 16 October.