The Community Sustainable Energy Programme, funded by the BRE and the Big Lottery Fund supports community based organistations in the implementation of sustainable energy technology such as solar panels and wind turbines. Funding of up to £50,000 is available to cover 50% of the project costs. Institutions elligible for grants include

• community groups with a governing document;
• registered charities and trusts;
• parish councils; schools and colleges;
• companies that have a charitable purpose and a community focus (eg. companies limited by guarantee, social enterprises, community interest companies, where any surpluses are mainly reinvested for community benefit);
• mutual societies;
• church based and other faith organisations

www.communitysustainable.org.uk