Aims/priorities: Big Issue Invest is offering loan finance between £20,000 to £150,000 to social enterprises and charities in England, for energy efficiency and renewable energy installation.
This lending programme is aimed at enabling social enterprises and charities to access loan funding to help save money on energy during the unprecedented cost of living crisis.
Investment can be used for a variety of projects, including:
- Insulation
- Buying and installing renewable energy equipment
- Heat exchangers and heat pumps
- LED light installations
- Replacing old gas fired boiler systems with new efficient ones
- Property improvements, such as extra single glazing on existing windows, double glazing improvements, systematic draught improvements
- Energy efficiency survey and technical assistance costs
Who can apply?
You can apply for a Big Energy saving Loan if:
- Your organisation is a social enterprise or charity*
- There is a clear energy saving case in the works proposed
- You can demonstrate an ability to repay finance
- You are a well-managed organisation with good governance
- You are based in England
Grant amount: £20,000.00 to £150,000.00
Application process: If you’re interested in learning more or would like to apply for the Big Energy Savings Loans, please fill out the form and a member of their team will get back to you.
Deadline: Not specified.
Contact information: Big Energy Saving Loans - The Big Issue