Capacity building

We offer a step-by-step capacity building programme that includes community engagement, skills development, mentoring, project planning, governance and fundraising support.  

Our programme is delivered over 2-3 years, during which time we raise additional funds to support groups so they can continue to grow.

Step 1 – Assessment and strategy can also be delivered as a standalone project.

Our capacity building programme is being delivered across several local authorities, including Luton, Suffolk, Central Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, Essex, Surrey and Hampshire. We have supported 48 community energy groups in 15 areas over the last five years. 

Once we are engaged, your local authority will become part of the Community Energy Pathways network. Through this network you can benefit from our national capacity building and funding activities.

We are keen to partner with local authorities to secure strategic funds and deliver energy projects. For Leicestershire’s GreenerFuture project, Community Energy Pathways was part of a consortia that secured £2.5m from the Strategic Innovation Fund. We are now delivering a comprehensive capacity building programmer across the county and helping to prepare a local area energy plan (LAEP). 

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