Chester Community Energy is a Community Benefit Society established in 2016 with the aim of promoting the use of renewable sources of energy and improving energy efficiency.

Between 2016 and 2024 we have contributed £24,630 of grants within our local community groups to help them save energy.

The organisation owns and operates solar PV installations in the Chester area and, every year, Chester Community Energy Ltd offers around £5,000 of income, from the sale of the energy generated, to support projects within the voluntary, community and faith sector, which have a focus on renewable energy and/or increasing energy efficiency and reducing waste.

Our 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.

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!!!