Community Boost Project

What is the EnergySmart Community Boost Fund?

The EnergySmart Community Fund is dedicated to helping registered charities and community groups local to our head office in Lancashire. We believe in the power of strong communities and are committed to supporting those who need it most.

By providing financial assistance of up to a £1,000, we aim to help build a brighter future and boost community initiatives that make a positive impact.

Why is the Community Boost Fund being launched?

As a part of the ECO sector, the focus is on combatting the effects of the increasing cost of living on communities by addressing fuel poverty. Funds are allocated to local charities and organisations to empower communities and provide support in poverty relief, food banks, mental health services and youth programmes.

Community Boost Fund Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for our Community Boost Fund, your application must focus on one of these key areas: arts and culture, community development, disability, education, recreation, relief support, or mental wellbeing support. Importantly, the immediate and primary beneficiaries should be individuals or communities in our local area.

We welcome applications from:

UK-registered charities
Local community groups
Social enterprises
Community Interest Companies
Groups of organisations that are community or voluntary-led
Charitable incorporated organisation

We cannot accept applications from:

Individuals
Sole traders
Organisations operating outside of the UK
Animal welfare
Schools, nurseries, colleges
Organisations that do not have a business bank account in their name

The Community Boost Fund will not fund projects relating to:

Organisations asking for funding for private gain
Religious activities (unless this immediately impacts the local community)
Projects that benefit an individual
Political activities
Grant-giving organisations
Travel applications (unless for day trips within the local community)
Organisations applying to use the funding to pay for wages, loans or to pay off debt

Kindly bear in mind: The EnergySmart Community Boost Fund strictly adheres to a policy of paying into organisation-named bank accounts only. Before you submit your application to the Community Boost Fund, ensure that your organisation has a suitable bank account set up.