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The Energy Saving Trust has announced that the latest round of their Energy Voluntary Redress Scheme is now open to applications from charities in England, Scotland and Wales. The scheme supports projects that help energy consumers in vulnerable situations by distributing payments from energy companies who may have breached Ofgem rules.

There are four funds open in this funding round totalling £4.8 million. These are:

• the Small Project Fund for grants of between £20,000 and £49,999;
• the Main Fund for grants of between £50,000 and £750,000;
• the Innovation Fund for grants of between £50,000 and £500,000 for innovative product and/or service development;
• and the Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund for grants of between £50,000 and £500,000 for projects that accelerate the transition to net zero.

Only charities that are registered with the Energy Redress Scheme and have passed the due diligence process can apply.  For information on how to register please click here

The deadline for applications is 5pm on the 29^th July 2021.

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Application Pack and Guidance