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AHF/Energy Resilience

Energy Resilience Fund for Not-for-Profits in England

Charities and social enterprises that are looking to install energy-saving measures or generation technology to buildings/land (including new builds), and/or to purchase energy efficient or environmentally friendly vehicles or equipment can apply now for a blended funding package of loan and grant  to improve their energy resilience.

They may need this support for many different reasons, for example, reduced carbon emissions, energy cost savings, upgrading energy efficiency ratings to meet future regulations, increased use or comfort of buildings, replacing older vehicles and equipment with modern energy efficient versions.

Funding of £25,000 to £250,000 is available via a blend of grants (40%) and loans (60%). The loan repayment term is one to ten years. Loans have a 2.5% arrangement fee and an interest rate of 8.5% fixed per annum. Loans will generally be provided unsecured.

Eligible organisations must:

  • Be an incorporated voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation.
  • Be based in England and serving communities primarily within England.
  • Be constituted for social benefit and improving people’s lives or the environments they live in.
  • Have a minimum of two years’ operating activity.
  • Have a minimum turnover of £100,000 in their last set of end of year accounts.
  • Have fewer than 250 employees and either an annual turnover not exceeding £40 million or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding £35 million.
  • Be unable to access mainstream bank lending for this purpose.
  • Have freehold ownership or a suitable written lease agreement with a minimum of 12 years remaining on it if they are applying to install energy saving/generating measures to buildings/land.
  • Have the support of their senior decision makers for taking on loan finance.

Applications are currently being accepted. There is no deadline.

CPSL Mind/Goodlife Plus / 20 Jan 2025

The Good Life Plus Fund launched in October 2024. This new Fund will run alongside the existing Good Life Fund, which has been running since January 2021.

The Good Life Fund Plus will see bigger sums of money granted to applicants, with sums of up to £10,000 awarded.

The Fund is aimed at new opportunities and we also welcome applicants who may have had funds awarded by the Good Life Fund and are looking to expand or develop their group or project.

Abby Glonek, Good Life Fund Co-Ordinator, said, “We are delighted that The Good Life Fund now has an additional grant to help support community projects across Cambridgeshire. This new fund marks an exciting next step in the Good Life Fund, and I encourage people to apply to begin your project journey with us. If you would like any support with your application, or have a question about either fund option, do please get in touch with the team and we will be very happy to support you with your application.”

To find out more information about The Good Life Fund Plus, please read our FAQ section below.

If you would like to learn more about the Good Life Fund  get in touch by emailing goodlifefund@cpslmind.org.uk or by calling us on 0300 303 4363.