£40,500 has been awarded from the BWCE Fund in 2024 to the following 10 community projects. BWCE also donated £5,000 to South Dartmoor Community Energy to fund local projects.

Amount Awarded

£5000

Project Summary

To tackle food waste and poverty by providing free meals events in the areas of highest deprivation in Bath, using surplus food from local suppliers.

Amount Awarded

£3755

Project Summary

To take their ‘How to Reduce Waste Project’ into the rural schools that their Repair Cafes serve in those locations.

Amount Awarded

£2100

Project Summary

To reduce gas energy use by introducing new thermostats that can adjust the heating in different zones in the hall by local or remote control.

Project Summary

To support an exciting and expanded programme of activities and events in 2024 and to support their continued growth and development as an organisation.

Amount Awarded

£5000

Project Summary

To create a cycle path as a cut-through between two dead end roads, using some unused land. This grant covers the critical first steps of the process.

Project Summary

To purchase a thermal imaging camera to support home energy surveys.

Amount Awarded

£4900

Project Summary

To provide a contribution towards the cost of a new low carbon air to air heating system and energy education programme.

Amount Awarded

£4500

Project Summary

To provide energy saving items for people affected by poverty and disadvantage to be distributed by Bath Foodbank and Life Projects.

Amount Awarded

£5000

Project Summary

To insulate their new hub in Twerton. This building will become their HQ and provide space for tree seed processing, workspace, training, networking for staff and volunteers plus education including schools.

Amount Awarded

£5000

Project Summary

Toward the cost of a freelance worker who is helping to develop the organisation’s plans and strategies, grow projects, recruit volunteers, organise events and support fundraising.