Give 2 Go Green
Give 2 Go Green is a new grant fund to help churches and church halls install measures that reduce their carbon emissions.
Round 2 is now open for applications, the closing date is 28th July 2024. You can read here about the round 1 pilot which the Diocese of Exeter took part in you can read about the experience churches had in round 1 here – Give To Go Green follow up interview
Click here to read the Project Application Pack
Click Here to download a PDF version of the application form
Click here to go to the online application form (please prepare your answers in advance – the form does not allowing you to save progress)
Churches can access a matched grant of up to £10k towards their project if they can raise the same amount through digital giving (through Give A Little) during a targeted 6-week campaign in the Autumn. Ideally, this should cover the total cost of the project so you can get straight on with implementing it after you receive your grant.
What can be funded?
- Carbon-cutting projects in churches and church halls.
- Eligible measures from the Practical Path to Net Zero.
- Eg: quick win projects to improve heating efficiency, fixing broken windows, heated seat cushions, solar PV (if you’ve done other efficiency measures), insulation, electrical upgrades, LED lights, pew heaters, draught proofing etc. A list of eligible measures can also be found in the Project Pack
- Other measures not on the list can be considered, if it has been recommended for your church to reduce energy and carbon.
Please note if your project will require a faculty or planning permission it will be very challenging to complete this in the required time. Please speak to the Church Buildings Office as early as possible to find out what permissions you will need.
What do you need to do?
- Read the Project Application Pack to find out whether your project could be eligible.
- Set up a small project team, and set up a Give A Little account if you don’t have one.
- Think about your project, ideally you’ll need to get three quotes – but if you have a good project and only estimated costs please consider applying. If you have an independent energy audit you can use the cost estimates from here unless they differ substantially from the other quotes. You can also use the Sensible Cost Assumptions document.
- Submit your application by the 28th July 2024.
- Attend the onboarding webinars and plan your fundraising campaigns.
- Run your fundraising campaign between 1st Sep and 15th Dec 2024.
- Deliver your project and spend the grant within 12 months of receiving it.
In Round 1 we ran a webinar sharing more information about Give 2 Go Green and answering any questions about it. Click here to watch the webinar.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Sarah Charker about eligibility and projects. eco@exeter.anglican.org
Phil Whitlock for questions about online giving. philip.whitlock@exeter.anglican.org
