Principality Building Society Retrofit for the Future Fund
Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, and Wrexham
Applications for this grant are closed
The Principality Building Society Retrofit for the Future Fund is a Wales wide fund set up in partnership with Principality Building Society with the aim of improving the environment in Wales.
This fund will support organisations across Wales to improve their energy efficiency by retrofitting buildings or purchasing equipment that will make a building or community space more environmentally friendly and/or environmentally efficient.
We will prioritise organisations and projects that are increasing accessibility to those who are underserved or vulnerable. This includes projects supporting individuals from protected characteristic backgrounds 2010 Equalities Act and individuals from the most deprived communities in Wales. We would expect to see an energy survey that shows the building is both suitable for the upgrade and likely to see energy saving benefits as well as having a positive environmental impact due to the installation of this upgrade.
We require all applicants to have an energy efficiency survey completed by a reputable external organisation, demonstrating the building’s suitability for the proposed upgrades and the potential for energy savings.
Examples of environmental upgrades we will consider:
- solar panels or heat pumps
- insulation
- energy efficient lighting
- battery storage
Grants available
Large grants of up to £25,000 for 1 year.
We would expect applications to be able to show how the project would impact the environment and where possible, any expected annual energy savings the instalment would bring.
Who can apply?
Geographical area funded: Wales and branches of Principality on the Welsh/English border. if you are an organisation based in Chester, Oswestry, Hereford or Shrewsbury, please book a call with a Grants Officer, so we can determine whether your location is eligible for funding.
You must be one of the following:
- Constituted Groups
- Registered Charities & Charitable Incorporated Organisations
- Companies Limited by Guarantee
- Community Interest Companies
- Social Enterprises
How to apply?
Applicants must complete an online application form which can be accessed via our website.
Please note:
- Throughout January 2025 there is a commitment to work with Principality Building Society and Community Foundation Wales to produce marketing and communications celebrating the awarded Organisations/Groups.
- Grants will not be awarded retrospectively i.e. for costs incurred before receipt of our grant offer letter, and the signed terms and conditions have been returned.
- Grants are not available to support fundraising for other groups and charities.
- The of grant must be spent within one year of receipt of our offer letter.
- The application must show a clear need for financial support, financial hardship or additional support needs.
Please ensure you read the minimum expected standard before apply
These are the minimum standards an organisation must meet to be eligible for funding from Community Foundation Wales.
Minimum Expected Standards
Contact us
You can contact us on 02920 379 580 or fill out the contact form below for more information.
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