The CCEL 2025 Community Benefit Fund is now OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS!!!

Applications need to be in by 4.00 pm, 20th December 2024.

This year we will award up to £6,000 (£3,000 max. per application).

Applications are encouraged from local Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) organisations within the Chester area if they comply with the qualifying criteria:

  • Provide a service to their community
  • Have a bank account in the name of the organisation (with at least 2 signatories)
  • Can demonstrate how an award of funding would be used to help their organisation and/or their beneficiaries improve energy efficiency, or waste reduction, or make use of renewable sources of energy.

Do you know any qualifying groups that may benefit from some of this funding? If so, pass the message on by sending them this flyer or to the information below…

You can download the full guidance document here.

To make an application, use the Online application form via the Cheshire West Voluntary Action website.

Alternatively, groups can apply via the CCEL email account by downloading the application form here  and sending it to info@chestercommunityenergy.org.uk.

GOOD LUCK!!!