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For many of us, owning a home is a dream — a sanctuary where life’s most cherished moments unfold. But for too many families, that dream begins to unravel as outdated systems and disrepair turn their safe haven into a struggle. Now, as we push for clean energy solutions, many face an impossible choice: Repair your home or keep the lights on. At Community Energy Project, we believe no one should have to choose. Make an easy choice today and help CEP build a sustainable and just future. Your donation helps keep families where they belong – safe at home. https://lnkd.in/gDjSRwpd

With a colder season ahead and energy bills looming... why not take a look at how you might be able to save a few £'s with Cadent Gas Limited energy tips. See below for smart smart ideas! There's a link below to the #PriorityServiceRegister The PSR is a completely free service, designed to make it easier for those who need a little extra help. Each energy supplier and electricity network operator maintain their own register, meaning that you can register with Cadent Gas Limited and receive essential benefits that will make the management of your energy supply easier. #Cadent #EnergySaving

8 great ways with the key being when asking donors for support whether money, donated materials or whatever you need make sure the donor sees how their donation with help them. What value are they getting from their donation. Often times reframing a donation request or going to the appropriate source yields more passion, enthusiasm and therefore donations.

Are you a voluntary, charity, or community organisation with an annual income of less than £500,000? You may be eligible for a grant of up to £50,000 (100% funding for capital investment) to improve the environmental performance of your building, for example by installing solar panels, improving insulation, or installing energy efficient lighting. Support also includes carbon literacy training and the creation of an environmental improvement plan with the help of experts so you can better understand where you could save energy. Calls for applications are based on your Council area: Wednesday, 23rd October (20 days away!) Deadline for applications from organisations based in the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council, Derry City & Strabane District Council, Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, or Fermanagh & Omagh District Council areas. Wednesday, 8th January to Wednesday, 19th February 2025 Application open and close dates for Belfast City Council, Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, or Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council areas. The application deadline for organisations in the Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Mid Ulster District Council, Ards & North Down Borough Council, and Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council has passed. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Need support? Email hello@inspiredbusinessconsultancy.com and one of our Associates will get back to you. #VCSE #SustainableBuildings #SustainabilityGrant #EnergyEfficiencyGrant #GrantFundingNorthernIreland #Charities #SocialEnterprises #SolarGrant

What a fantastic reflection about the perceived decline of volunteering, the impact collective feelings can have on our society, and the acknowledgment that giving our time/energy/resources to others is also able (and should be allowed!) to be helpful for ourselves. 💜 Here is my favorite snippet: “It’s not considered socially acceptable to tout personal benefits derived from charitable acts. It’d be unusual to hear volunteers say they’re going to a soup kitchen to improve their self-esteem. Perhaps this is because those gains suggest that there are more selfish motivations for behaviors we want to think of primarily as selfless. But wealthy philanthropists don’t seem shy about citing their self-interest, and often say their humanitarian work leaves them with deep feelings of pleasure, optimism, and agency. It struck me as rather sad that those of us who are not billionaires may have convinced ourselves that volunteering or fundraising was mostly a waste of time. When did I become someone who placed such exhausting value on optimizing my time, anyway?“ AND here are some organizations I love being part of that provide me space for all of these opportunities and feelings: Generation SERVE 💙 Volunteering Untapped ATX 💛 Clinton School of Public Service 🤍 Leadership Austin 🩵

Renewable Energy is the future, unequivocally!! Solar energy has always been more than just an industry to me—it's a powerful solution for a brighter, cleaner, and more sustainable future. As I reflect on the incredible potential of solar energy, I'm reminded of why it resonates deeply with me. 🌍 In India, the future of solar power is incredibly promising. With its abundant sunshine, vast landscapes, and growing need for renewable energy, solar energy offers a pathway to not only reducing our carbon footprint but also achieving energy independence. The shift towards solar is no longer a distant dream—it's happening now. The benefits are clear: Environmental Impact: Solar power is a clean, renewable resource that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, combating climate change and improving air quality. Economic Growth: As the solar industry grows, it creates jobs, stimulates innovation, and attracts investment, driving sustainable economic development. Energy Access: Solar power has the potential to bring electricity to remote, underserved areas, empowering communities and enhancing quality of life. While we are making progress, the true potential of solar in India lies in scaling up investments, improving technology, and creating supportive policies that make solar energy even more accessible to all. With continued dedication and innovation from Prayatna I believe solar power will play a pivotal role in shaping India's future energy landscape. Let's continue working together to harness the sun's energy for a cleaner, brighter tomorrow! 🌞 Manaswani Saxena Bhushan Rintumon K. Anil Mohammed Tanzeel #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #SolarPower #India #FutureOfEnergy

The Petition to Restore Vancouver Island Rail just reached Twenty Two Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Two (22222) signatures! https://chng.it/HTPJ25CqPr I started the grass roots petition on July 28th, 2023 to raise Public awareness about the benefits of rail and the very real risk of losing the corridor if the government doesn't fund the track repairs. Remember, The Island Rail Corridor is a community asset owned by the 14 First Nations and 5 Regional Districts who are linked along the line. The Island Corridor Foundation is a non-profit registered charity. This is our last chance to have to have a sustainable, comfortable, accessible, and dignified way to travel on Southern Vancouver Island. I've put together a document called Vancouver Island Rail Project – The Last Opportunity that outlines these benefits and the risks involved with losing it. You can read it online, or download it as a PDF so you can send it to decision makers. https://lnkd.in/d-APhPPD Be sure to answer the BC Government sponsored surveys • https://lnkd.in/gjH6cJNJ (open until Sep 30th) • https://lnkd.in/gVZHPJmp (open until Sep 26th) Pin what you'd like to see next to the railway on a map (CVRD only) https://lnkd.in/gDp-7mbu All Aboard! www.restoreislandrail.com #reconcilation #railway #transit #support #cycling #route #malahat #vancouverisland #britishcolumbia #canada #connection #transportation #disabled #multimodal #cyclists #alternate #railways #support #healthy #communities #climateaction #climate #emergency #health #travel #community #culture

II’m Susheel Awasti from Ataura Khurd village, and I want to share a story of how something as simple as street lights has completely changed life here. Before we got electricity, power cuts were a constant problem. We never knew when the lights would go out, and without reliable power, even the simplest tasks like cooking or having meals on time became a struggle. But everything changed when Prayatna partnered with Ramboll to install solar-powered street lights in our village. It wasn’t just about lighting up the roads; it was about bringing peace of mind to all of us. These lights work regardless of the electricity supply, lighting up our neighborhood even during power cuts. Whether it’s raining or chilly outside, the lights shine bright through the night and turn off automatically in the morning. Now, we have: 1.Safe spaces for children to play and study in the evenings. 2.A sense of security, as we can clearly see who’s coming and going at night. 3.And the peace of mind that comes with knowing our village is always illuminated. We are forever grateful to Prayatna and Ramboll for their support in making this dream a reality. If you feel inspired by our story and want to help bring this change to more villages, please consider donating. Every contribution helps spread the light and hope to communities in need. #LightingUpLives #CommunityImpact #SolarEnergy #Prayatna #Ramboll #RuralDevelopment #SustainableSolutions #StreetLights #MakeADifference #DonateForChange #HopeInAction #EmpowerCommunities #SafeAndBright #LightTheWay #ChangeMakers #TogetherForProgress #IlluminationForAll #VillageTransformation

The Reaching People Environmental Fund report for 2023-24 has been published. The report highlights the programme of small, local environmental projects financed by the Reaching People Environmental Fund, in partnership with Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation, a grant-giving funder of local families, individuals, companies and agencies, and the public sector.    Working with the Community Foundation, grants were given to small, locally run community groups in various forms (CICs, charities, parish councils, etc.), and the money was available for use anywhere in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.    Read more and view the report at: https://lnkd.in/e-CTuiJh Sangeeta Patel Sarah Richards FCA

As the sun rises on Earth Day 2024 I have mixed emotions. Over the weekend I dug into #The2024GivingReport from #CanadaHelps. Thank you for this critical tool. As a fundraiser for #EvergreenCanada, an environmental charity focused on transforming public places in our cities for the health of people and our planet, there's lots to be frustrated and anxious about, such as this alarming statistic: "32 percent of Canadians say climate change or protecting our environment is a top cause for them, and almost half (48 percent) of Canadians express anxiety about climate change on at least somewhat of a regular basis....Yet, only 1.5 percent of donations through CanadaHelps are made to environmental charities."   But the report also rightly points to the power of social connection and hope to galvanize giving to environmental causes, and, in fact, to all charities. Rather than stoking fear and alarm all the time and pointing fingers at each other, let's realize we need to come together. We need each other to solve the big, thorny problems of our day. And the magic is when we are truly connected. At Evergreen, we are working to bring people together in real life in green public spaces that can be joyful and restorative, peaceful and vibrant. Improving public spaces can have profound impact on social, mental, physical, and environmental health. This Earth Day consider reading this report and thinking about the ways you can bring people together, and help us create better public places. We are turning our cities from grey to green. Won't you come join us? I look forward to meeting you there! https://lnkd.in/g4jt3aXU