Community members
Low Carbon Hub’s 50 vibrant community groups play a crucial role in helping to increase public support for the transition to a zero-carbon energy system.
Low Carbon community groups hold regular events and activities to inspire everyone in their community to take action to reduce the effects of climate change. It takes commitment, determination and lots of hard work to run a thriving group, but it’s also hugely rewarding to work together towards a common aim.
It’s inspiring to see so many passionate people coming together to take climate action, share knowledge, and support one another. Our community groups are at the heart of our network and bring fresh energy to our shared mission of building a better and more sustainable future.
Cathy Ryan, Community Engagement Manager
50 Oxfordshire-based low carbon community groups have joined our network. They get access to:
- A monthly newsletter with links to funding opportunities, events, and the chance to get more involved in our work
- Our grants programme
- Advice and support
- Networking events to find out more about activities likeminded groups are organising across the County
- Training workshops and materials
The UK’s energy system is changing, and through innovation projects such as our Community Action Plan for Net Zero, we are playing a central role in developing the smart, flexible electricity system of the future in Oxfordshire. One that benefits us all.
Climate Change makes us feel bleak. Working together against it will make us feel better.
Eleanor Watts, Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon
Low Carbon Hub community grants available
Community Members can apply to us for funding. There are small (up to £500) and large (up to £5,000) grants available to support projects which contribute towards our mission.
Examples of previous projects wholly or part-funded by a Low Carbon Hub grant include: conducting energy assessments for local households, installing solar panels on a community building, or working on low carbon transport. See our community stories page for more inspiration.
These grants are only available to Low Carbon Hub community group members. Find out more about the current grant programme here.
If you are part of a low carbon community group based in Oxfordshire, that is not yet a member of the Low Carbon Hub, please contact Cathy Ryan, our Community Engagement Manager to find out if you are eligible and for details of how to join.
Thermal imaging camera
Low Carbon Hub has two thermal imaging cameras that members of the community group network can book to use in their community. Please find the booking links below.
You may also find this guide to a community thermal imaging project CAG Oxfordshire wrote for us useful:
Want to join our community network?
Community groups active in low carbon and sustainability, with energy as a central focus, are invited to apply to join the Low Carbon Hub IPS Limited as a member.
It costs your group nothing to become a member of the Low Carbon Hub IPS Network as we will purchase the £1 share on your behalf, making it as easy as possible to sign up.
If you’d like to know more or would like to apply to join our network, please contact Cathy Ryan, Community Engagement Manager: catherine.ryan@lowcarbonhub.org
You can also download our ‘Welcome to the Low Carbon Hub‘ information leaflet detailing how we work with our network of low carbon community groups.
Annual General Meetings
Our low carbon community group members are invited to attend our AGMs and are eligible to vote. You can see information relating to all of our AGMs here.