The charity and private sectors have both been through profound change over the last few years. 

While the cost-of-living crisis has seen small and medium UK charities provide crucial support to the most vulnerable, rising costs means that they are often struggling to cover their own overheads. Without the access, resources or time to optimise their utility billing setup and manage their energy consumption effectively, these charities’ limited funds continue to shrink as their role becomes even more vital. 

Meanwhile, the post-pandemic shifts in work patterns have seen more people putting their work skills to use on a voluntary basis. With benefits including increased wellbeing and staff retention, many large companies provide two days paid voluntary leave to their employees – including energy professionals – to support good causes. 

Energy Volunteers brings charities and energy professionals together. We offer advice based on years of doing the same thing we do professionally: reducing bottom line energy and utility costs for the companies we work with.  We help charities by:

• Providing educational webinars on various energy saving topics

• Linking up charities with volunteer energy managers

• Providing other bespoke services.

Energy Volunteers is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and social enterprise where it's primary purpose is to benefit the charity sector, specifically small and medium sized charities. Surpluses are redirected towards advancing our mission.

It was founded in 2023 by Bryan O'Regan, a Chartered Mechanical Engineer (CEng) with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) with the Association of Energy Engineers. He brings extensive expertise and a proven track record of successful energy initiatives. His passion has been the driving force behind promoting responsible energy practices through volunteering and providing effective energy-saving services to charities.