Friends of Energy House 2.0’ Impact Fund – Making a difference to climate change

Since 2021 the Friends of Energy House 2.0 Impact Fund has been dedicated to fighting the climate crisis and driving the transition to a net zero world. And the fund is once again accepting applications from organisations who share the goal of fighting the climate crisis.

The philanthropic fund, now in its third year, is designed to support innovative educational outreach programmes and community initiatives that engage local communities in tackling climate change. This year, the fund is backed by a growing community of industry partners, including Barratt Developments PLC, Bellway, D+H UK, and Elmhurst Energy.

Organisations that are interested in joining this pioneering community were invited to contribute £10,000 to the fund, with proceeds going towards enhancing the social impact of Energy House 2.0’s work and supporting community-driven solutions to climate challenges. The deadline for applications is Friday 15th November 2024.

The fund is part of the broader mission of Friends of Energy House 2.0, a network of like-minded organisations committed to combating climate change and supporting the cutting-edge research conducted at Energy House 2.0. This £16 million, world-leading test and research facility at the University of Salford, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is focused on delivering solutions to help achieve net zero in Greater Manchester and beyond.

2024 Impact Fund Projects

This year, the Friends of Energy House 2.0 Impact Fund has already supported four inspiring projects:

Marple Education and Spotlight School of Speech and Drama’s ‘Our Future Homes in Words and Pictures’ - Engaging school children in exploring sustainability and climate change creatively, through poetry and animation.

Refugees & Mentors CIC’s ‘Pilot Sustainability and Climate Change Programme’ - Developing a pilot educational programme for refugee professionals, focusing on sustainable energy and climate change studies.

Better We’s ‘Achieving Net Zero by Empowering Ethnic Minority Women’ - Delivering training sessions on climate change, sustainability, and leadership to empower ethnic minority women in Greater Manchester to take active roles in sustainable practices.

University of Salford’s XR Workshops ‘Our Decisions and their Consequences on Climate Change’ - Running workshops with K12 students to introduce them to XR technology and help them explore climate change issues and solutions through immersive experiences.

Apply Now

The 2024 Friends of Energy House 2.0 Impact Fund is now open for applications. Initiatives focusing on climate education, sustainability, and community engagement are invited to apply by Friday, 15th November 2024. For more information, and to submit an application, visit  https://www.salford.ac.uk/giving/friends-of-energy-house-20-impact-fund or contact our Philanthropy Manager h.c.whitehurst@salford.ac.uk.

Together, we can drive real change and build a sustainable future.