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FIRST YEAR WRAP UP 2023/2024
BACKGROUND
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.
FEEDBACK
Climate Resilience Centre Worthing, England.
Climate Resilience Centre Worthing, England.
Retail unit, charity shop - 288 square metres
"We are a new charity and have had many problems trying to set up our electric supply at a reasonable cost.
We contacted energyforcharity.org in some desperation because we couldn’t get any clear answers. They have been amazing and with their knowledge we have been able to speak to the right people to guide us to a solution.
They have stuck with us even though it has taken some time. Not only have we learned from the process we are now in a much better position due to their help."
Sean H, Founder, Climate Resilience cEntre Worthing, England
The Bridge Renewal Trust, London, England.
The Bridge Renewal Trust, London, England.
Community hall, various group activities and offices - 1,756 square metres
"We found the experience of working with EnergyVolunteers.org to be very positive. The level of energy consultancy support and the work with our energy providers could not have been achieved otherwise. Bryan was able to enter into detailed discussions about contracts and tariffs on our behalf, as well as represent us whilst exploring more efficient options with boiler maintenance and repair companies.
At the end of the audit, we had a series of low-cost energy conservation measures that we can implement in the short term."
Russel K, Community Services & Facilities Manager, Bridge Renewal Trust Community Centres.
Roots4Life Community Centre, London, England
Roots4Life Community Centre, London, England
Community centre with teaching kitchen - 302 square metres
"It was a really useful and informative session. As discussed one of the problems for smaller community based charities with buildings to run and maintain is we just lack the expertise and time how to achieve energy efficiency and reduce costs!
As mentioned on the call - it has probably saved me several hours of research time."
Sophie A, Trustee, Roots4Life, London, England
STARTING UP...
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.
Interested in helping bring Energy Volunteers to the next level?
Please do get in touch: bryan@energyvolunteers.org
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