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Scottish
Power Energy People Trust
The Scottish
Power Energy People Trust is an independent charity established
to help end fuel poverty.
What
is the funding for?
Fuel poverty exists when a household has to spend 10% or more
of its income on energy. This typically results from the cost
of fuel, the energy efficiency of the property and/or the
household income available to them. Organisations can apply
for funding to support projects or schemes that cover
• Crisis funding e.g. women and children needing emergency
accommodation
• Benefits health checks or income maximisation, e.g.
helping households that are not claiming all the benefits
they are entitled to.
• Energy efficiency measures e.g. a scheme that aims
to improve the energy efficiency of homes by draught proofing,
insulation and energy efficiency advice.
• Research. e.g. a research project that aims to understand
the links between fuel poverty and health.
Priority will be given to projects aimed at helping families
with young children and young people.
How
much money is available?
The ScottishPower Energy People Trust will award grant funding
up to a maximum of £100,000.
Projects
may be funded up to a maximum of 3 years but whatever the
duration the £100,000 maximum funding limit applies
to the Project.
Please
note overheads/administration costs should not exceed 15%
of the overall funding requested, unless in exceptional circumstances
where a reason should be included.
Who
can apply?
Applications are accepted for projects from not-for-profit
organisations such as children’s charities, Local Authorities
and Housing Associations, local community groups and support
organisations.
When
to apply
Trustees will meet four times a year: first week of March,
June, September and December. Application forms should be
in seven weeks prior to the deadlines.
How
to apply
If you
have any questions relating to your application e-mail enquiries@energypeopletrust.co.uk
or call Marie Hampson on 0141 568 3388 and ask for the ScottishPower
Energy People Trust.
Application forms can be downloaded from the website.
Key words: children, elderly, welfare
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