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Energy Resilience Fund
​Voice4Change England team members have been trained by Matt Smith, CEO of Key Fund, on the Energy Resilience Fund (ERF). This initiative empowers community and social enterprises to retrofit energy-saving technology on community-owned buildings, aiming to stabilise or reduce energy costs.
If you would like more information about this fund, please complete our Expression of Interest form.
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For other enquiry, please contact enquiries@voice4change-england.co.uk .
What's on offer?
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Investment from £10k to £150k
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Up to 40% of the total as a grant (where justifiable for cost reduction)
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Energy Audit Grants: £500-£2,500 if you haven't yet completed an audit
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Flexible terms: 12 months to 7 years
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Interest rate: 6.5% flat (12% APR)
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Arrangement fee: 1%
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Security: mainly unsecured​
Who can apply?
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Incorporated community or social enterprises in England
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SMEs trading substantially (over 50%)
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Must own the building or have a lease of 12+ years
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Clear social aims and objectives
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Been declined by a bank
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Negatively impacted by the cost of living and energy crisis
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Based in England ​​