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Fund Partners

The Scottish Government is working in partnership with the Scottish Greens on the design and promotion of the Climate Challenge Fund.

Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB) have been tasked by the Scottish Government with administering the Climate Challenge Fund. They are there to provide advice and support and to act as the single point of contact for community groups.

Keep Scotland Beautiful

KSB has been operating as an organisation to improve the quality of local environments in Scotland for over 40 years. They are an operating name of Environmental Campaigns (Scotland). Scottish Charity Number SC030332. Company Number 206984.

For help and more information on applying to the Climate Challenge Fund you can contact the Climate Challenge Fund team between 9am and 5pm on 01786 471333 or email ccfenquiries@ksbscotland.org.uk.

Or write to:

Climate Challenge Fund
Keep Scotland Beautiful
Wallace House
17-21 Maxwell Place
Stirling
FK8 1JU

The Climate Challenge Fund partners

The Climate Challenge Fund supporting alliance of partners is made up of key organisations and networks with good knowledge and experience of community projects or tackling climate change.

These Climate Challenge Fund supporting alliance organisations give guidance and support to communities who have an idea on how to reduce their carbon emissions but need some help and direction towards being able to put their plans into action.

The alliance can support and provide information to the fund applicants and it is co-ordinated by the Sustainable Development Commission Scotland.

The role of the supporting partners

The Climate Challenge Fund supporting alliance has 3 roles:

  • To work with national groups to develop a shared sense of purpose to deliver the Climate Challenge Fund;
  • To provide a network where current and prospective communities and stakeholders can exchange good practice and learning;
  • To support the Scottish Government in evaluating the Climate Challenge Funds efforts in tackling climate change.

Organisations and networks

The Climate Challenge Fund supporting alliance includes the following organisations and networks:

  • Community Energy Scotland offers expertise and support in developing sustainable energy projects. This could include the use of renewable energy sources, boosting energy efficiency and other practical changes in energy use and savings designed to reduce carbon emissions.
  • Cosla is the representative body of local authorities. Its work on Climate Change includes raising awareness of the Climate Challenge Fund. This will help local authorities become aware of opportunities to work in partnership with community groups and encourage them to identify possible groups that might benefit from help in applying for funding.
  • The Energy Saving Trust is an independent, non-profit making organisation focused on energy use in the domestic sector. It will provide information, advice and support on energy efficiency, micro-renewables and low-carbon personal transport and the development of projects and plans designed to reduce carbon emissions by changing patterns of energy use.
  • The Paths for All Partnership comprises 20 national organisations. It supports the development, promotion and use of path networks close to where people live. The Paths for All Partnership is happy to share learning about how to achieve behaviour change to increase walking and cycling. It can also advise on developing paths.
  • SCVO promotes the values and shared interests of the voluntary sector. It is at the heart of numerous networks and a rich source of contacts and information. SCVO runs an information helpline and short course programme on all aspects of building organisational capacity and good governance.
  • Scottish Business in the Community (SBC) is a not-for-profit company which aims to support, broker and challenge businesses to continually improve their positive impact on society and the environment. We are led by our member companies, a prestigious group committed to the promotion of responsible business practice in Scotland. As a member of the Climate Alliance, we are interested in encouraging partnerships, joint learning and positive engagement between business and communities in tackling climate change.
  • Scottish Environment LINK is the network for Scotland's voluntary environment organisations. Its 32 member organisations offer opportunities for joint working with communities and a wealth of experience in promoting more sustainable ways of behaving.
  • Scottish Renewables is a trade association that promotes the development and provision of renewable energy. That is, energy that comes from sources that are safe, clean and renewable. Any project exploring the development or use of renewable energy could benefit from the wealth of experience gained by members of Scottish Renewables.
  • Stop Climate Chaos is a coalition of over 70 organisations. It has more than 1.5 Million supporters in Scotland with representation from faith groups, unions, environmental NGOs, student groups, community councils, women's groups and aid and humanitarian agencies. It helps people to work together to encourage action by local and national governments, individuals and member bodies to address climate change. It can help community projects by sharing expertise, contacts and offering advice.
  • Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity with 20 years experience of working in Scotland. It is best known for its development of the National Cycle Network and success in getting people walking and cycling for short journeys. It has wide experience of engineering projects, delivery, project planning and tendering and promoting behaviour change. It offers advice drawn from years of practical experience.
  • Transition Support Scotland exists to network, inspire, encourage, support and train Scottish communities wishing to use the Transition model, which aims to build local resilience while drastically reducing CO2 emissions and oil use. Everyone involved with Transition Scotland Support has hands-on experience of being part of a Transition Initiative and they are available to help communities get started, increase local participation and develop their long term plans.

Funding

Funding is available to support both communities and individuals who want to install renewable energy generation equipment.

  • The Communities and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) is the Scottish Government’s initiative for supporting community renewable installations. It provides a network of development officers which can provide free, independent advice and site visits as well as grants for technical studies and installation of equipment. CARES is managed on behalf of the Scottish Government by an independent company, Community Energy Scotland.
    Call 01349 860120 or visit the website for more information.
  • The Energy Saving Scotland Home Renewables programme is operated by the Energy Saving Trust and provides grant funding to support the installation of household renewables. The scheme can provides grant funding to householders of up to 30% of the cost of installing these technologies, up to a maximum of £4,000.
    For further information on Home Renewables please contact the Energy Saving Scotland advice network on 0800 512 012 or visit the website.
  • The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation that provides free impartial advice tailored to suit you. Their advice can help you save money and fight climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from your home. Advice is available for individuals, businesses and communities on a range of different subjects relating to climate change.
  • The ESSac - Energy Saving (Scotland) Advice Centre network offers free advice on energy efficiency, small scale renewables and sustainable transport. They help customers access grants from the Scottish Government and energy supply companies and, for the first time, offer an energy home help service.

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