In 2016 the Community Fund awarded just under £45,000 to 11 projects:
Friends of St Saviour’s Infant School
Amount Awarded
£10,000
Project Summary
Funding to install solar pv panels on the school roof and to fund energy efficiency measures.
Congratulations to St Saviours Nursery and Infants who received the 2016 headline grant of £10,000 towards 50% of the installation cost of solar panels on the school roof with the remainder to energy conservation measures. The panels will provide about 1/4 of the electricity needed during term time and an income during the school holidays.
Read their press release here
Carers Centre B&NES (Care Network)
Amount Awarded
£5000
Project Summary
Upgrade lighting system in Carers Centre.
Time Bank Plus
Amount Awarded
£4,950
Project Summary
To fund a development worker to train and support local people to grow fruit and vegetables.
Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon
Amount Awarded
£2000
Project Summary
Expand their energy efficiency work with households via an increased thermal imaging programme, promotion of LEDs and better information about energy use, and encourage local shopping on foot.
First Steps (Bath)
Amount Awarded
£466
Project Summary
To commission an energy assessment report that allows the Charity to make decisions on how to make their building become more energy efficient.
Swallow
Amount Awarded
£1,165
Project Summary
To install a dropped ceiling with insulation.
Percy Community Centre
Amount Awarded
£2,640
Project Summary
To complete installation of energy efficient LED lighting.
Widcombe Association
Amount Awarded
£3,390
Project Summary
To provide in depth support to 4 local businesses with regard to their energy efficiency and provide a report of their findings.
Resource Futures
Amount Awarded
£4994
Project Summary
To initiate a textile recycling programme in 5 primary schools and report on the carbon saved.
The Old School Room (Chew Magna)
Amount Awarded
£5000
Project Summary
To contribute to upgrading the lighting in the community hall to energy efficient standards.
Transition Bath – Energy Group
Amount Awarded
£5000
Project Summary
To purchase a Blower Door to identify and eliminate draughts in buildings.
