Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Energy

Provision of free and impartial advice on energy efficiency and renewable energy to the public, small businesses, community groups and local authorities. The provision of grants and management of projects aimed at reducing energy consumption and relieving fuel poverty.

Find new uses for old buildings by adapting them to generate renewable energy. Current project: Howsham Mill, North Yorkshire, an 18th century watermill which we are restoring for use as an environmental study/community centre. The waterwheel plus two Archimedean Screw turbines will provide power for the building itself, and an income from electricity sales to support the project in the future.

We are a charity that promotes sustainable development, conservation of the environment and poverty alleviation. We support our activities through donations and programme related investment in renewable energy. The charity has invested in 12.9MW of wind energy in India. We use the surplus income from these investments to support social and environmental initiatives both in the UK and overseas.

We are a charity that supports work to end the impact of desertification in the Sahel Region of Africa. We support the sustainable use of natural resources including renewable energy and low impact farming. We help local communities restore their land including through planting trees and natural regeneration.

To advance the knowledge of all methods and technologies for the production of power for electricity generation, mechanical drive, energy storage and other uses, including their design, development, application, manufacture, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance, and promotion of the exchange of information and ideas on these subjects amongst members of the Charity and others.

The objects of the CIO is to work towards improving the quality of life for those suffering from poverty, some of which have resulted from wars. The objective of the charity is to raise funds to assist with providing necessary education, shelter, clothing, food and also providing access to water sources and electricity for those living in poverty.

To advance the education of the public in subjects related to sustainable development and the protection, enhancement and rehabilitation of the environment.

To disburse community funds received from Wandylaw Wind Farm within Ellingham Parish, Northumberland. Funding is used improve communications through broadband and transport. These are both aspects to do with preventing isolation and rural poverty. The other areas of very high priority from a local survey were sustainability with renewable energies and improving the thermal comfort of homes.

The support of education and research in the fields of coal, gas, electricity, nucleur and renewable energy technology and conservation and to award prizes to recognized educational authorites.

The Mwezi Foundation provides access to solar lighting to those living without access to mains electricity. In particular we donate solar lights to schools who provide them to their pupils to allow them to study outside of school hours, thereby improving educational opportunities.

Continued to let Hall for social events, dancing classes, etc, which realised ?12,095. Expenditure amounted to ?49,458. Main areas of expenditure were improvements to the Hall, electricity and gas.

THE FUND DISTRIBUTES GRANTS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS SEEKING TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS OR TACKLE FUEL POVERTY IN THE DEFINED AREAS. APPLICATIONS FROM PROJECTS IN THE VICINITY OF BATH & WEST COMMUNITY ENERGY (BWCE) PROJECTS ARE PARTICULARLY WELCOME. BWCE DONATES ITS SURPLUS PROFITS TO THE FUND, GENERATED FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS COMMUNITY OWNED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.

To assist former Craft Bakers Association members and/or their dependants by way of quarterly grants and/or assistance with gas, electricity, telephone, decorating, etc.To help provide equipment.To support Education within the association and its members by way of sponsorship and financial assistance by way of events, educational tools to benefit members and students in bakery education.

The trust was set up to distribute funds from the Chelveston Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund to eligible bodies or organisations within the four parishes in which the Wind Farm site lies - Chelveston-cum-Caldecott, Dean & Shelton, Hargrave, and Melchbourne & Yelden

Working to provide basic needs to rural Tanzania. At present we are working on getting clean, fresh water to 14,000 people in the Masai area of Tanzania. These people deserve to access basic needs we take for granted. We also support the local primary school in Lengijave at present and have managed to install electricity into part of the school across a gorge and glaze windows.

We are currently focusing our charitable efforts supporting education and poverty relief in Cambodia.This includes providing grants to support the day to day running costs or care centers / orphanages including assisting with the purchase of food, firewood, electricity, medicine and hygiene supplies etc.We undertake fundraising events and secure donations through private & corporate donors.

Promotion of sustainable energy and energy efficiency, especially in the region of Shrivenham and Watchfield, through events, grants and guided tours of Westmill Wind Farm and Solar Park.

THE CHARITY OPERATES TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO THE NEEDY OF THE PARISH BY THE ISSUE OF DOLE PAYMENTS TOWARDS, ELECTRICITY, GAS OR COAL. IT ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO STUDENTS

The purpose of the CIO is to support voluntary and community organisations near to the Kelmarsh Wind Farm. Near to the Kelmarsh Windfarm shall be defined as Clipston, Haselbech, Kelmarsh, Naseby and other villages to a lesser extent; provided that organisations operating in the Parishes of Clipston, Haselbech, Kelmarsh and Naseby will be supported with a priority treatment.

To advance public education about energy efficiency and renewable energy; conserve the environment for public benefit through promoting energy saving and the use of renewable energy; relieve poverty through the efficient utilisation of energy; and to conduct research and development relating to the utilisation of energy conservation practices and renewable energy technologies, for public benefit

Advocacy of sustainable community development in the local area (predominantly Worcestershire) . Promotion of renewable energy projects and other environmental activities which add to the well-being of the local community.

Providing education and family support to rural villages nr Siem Reap, Cambodia. Education in English language, general education and arts. Early years education in Khmer . Education programme and small group home for children with disabilities.Supporting families with health care, school retention, house repairs, safe electricity, water wells, clean drinking water, a safe house and micro loans.

Developing and efficiently managing the hall and grounds for the benefit of residents of Hamsey parish, with particular emphasis on meeting the needs of children, young people, older and more vulnerable people. Initiating and responding to ideas which practically support social, arts, cultural and physical activities. Promoting the use of sustainable and renewable energy and materials.

Restoration of heritage trains powered by electricity for display and operation at public heritage railways sites.

The Yandisa Foundation provides educational grants to children/young people living in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Supplementary to this, we also provide ancillary support to our beneficiaries which may include stationary, books, school uniforms and shoes, food, water, electricity, extramural and leisure activities.