Welcome To Our Community members Page
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. Support we offer includes:
- A monthly newsletter with all the latest on funding opportunities, community events, and inspirational stories from our network.
- Our community grants programme.
- Advice and support.
- In-person and online networking events to meet like-minded people and hear from experts on the energy system.
- Training workshops and materials including popular thermal image camera training, draughtbusters and energy advice.
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 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
Thermal imaging is one of the most engaging ways for communities to explore how homes lose heat and how to make them more energy efficient.
Low Carbon Hub community groups can borrow our thermal imaging cameras free of charge to run local projects, scan homes, and help residents see where warmth is escaping.
To find out how it works – including training, tips, and resources – visit our thermal imaging camera page.
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.