In Brief: Coalfields Regeneration Trust; EYG; Duncan Renewables
AN organisation dedicated to supporting coalfields communities is adding £250,000 to its original £1m fund to provide even more help.
Coalfields Community Grants is a fund which is managed by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, the organisation dedicated to supporting coalfield communities to help themselves.
The grants programme was developed to support community organisations, social enterprises and activities with funding of up to £10,000 per application available. Launched in April of this year, such has been the demand for its grants that the trust has now added an additional £250,000 to help even more communities.
It has already committed £644,506 to provide vital funds that will support projects, initiatives and social enterprises within coalfield communities.
Head of social investment, Andy Lock, said: “What makes Coalfields Community Grants a true success is the organisations that are able to grow and develop as a result of a successful application. Many of these organisations are working with limited funds and providing them with the opportunity to extend their services, develop new programmes and continue to have a positive impact is priceless.”
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A HOME improvement company has expanded into the renewables market by becoming a supplier and installer of solar panels.
EYG Home Improvements, based in Hull, has manufactured and installed windows, doors and conservatories for almost 45 years. It is now widening its product range to enter the green energy industry with the launch of EYG Solar.
Managing director Nick Ward said it was the logical step for a business that has always promoted saving energy and helping customers to reduce their heating bills through thermally-efficient windows and doors.
He said: “This was always going to be the next step for us, the future is in renewable energy, and we as a business are proud to be embracing this emerging industry.”
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A RENEWABLE energy company has launched a joint venture to promote an even greater uptake of green technology among businesses.
Wetherby-based Duncan Renewables has partnered with Chesterfield-headquartered LPG supplier AvantiGas to launch AvantiRenewables.
The joint venture intends to present green technology – and particularly biomass – as an increasingly viable option for businesses looking to cut costs and carbon emissions.
Neil Murphy, director of AvantiRenewables, said: “AvantiRenewables brings together two established energy companies to share years of tried and trusted expertise in energy provision.
“The joint venture allows customers to tap into an extensive bank of renewable energy knowledge while also benefitting from a bespoke, one-to-one service.Our aim is to help customers make informed decisions about greener fuel options specific to their energy objectives.”
