We are experts in energy and sustainable technology law for charities and present issues clearly so that board members and trustees are able to engage with the issues rapidly and confidently. We also take a wider view, to ensure that all the implications of energy-related activity are covered, such as the regulatory aspects of trading in a charity and the liability of trustees in unincorporated charities.
We have advised central government, through the energy saving trust, on the different funding models for retrofit so have a unique insight into the operation of the various models. Installing external or internal wall insulation, voltage optimisers, battery units etc. and funding these improvements through the savings from utility bills on a guaranteed basis can be a complex but ultimately rewarding way of investing in your premises.
We also have considerable expertise in understanding the different funding regimes for retrofit works and their impact on subsidies. We have advised on multi-million-pound schemes subsidised through CESP (Community Energy Savings Programme) in the early 2000s, then ECO 1 and 2, renewable heat incentive payments and also funding through ERDF priority axis 4 – promoting the shift to a low carbon economy. Understanding the funding regimes and compliance is key to a successful project.
Whilst energy might seem inconsequential to small or large charities, the obligation to use charitable assets prudently applies across the sector and energy savings bring not only reduced operating costs but could also be an opportunity for you to find funding streams to invest in your assets, enhancing the effectiveness with which you achieve your charity’s objectives.
If you need legal support navigating the tricky world of saving, producing or buying energy contact us, as we are ideally placed to help you.
Six months after the first recorded case of COVID-19 in the UK, it is clear that charities, community organisations and volunteers have played a huge role in the UK’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to decline in the UK, the nation’s attention is being increasingly focused on how we can recover and reform.
As the Government continues to relax social distancing requirements, many charities have found the easing of lockdown as difficult to manage as going into lockdown.
With lockdown restrictions further lifting on 4 July, charities have a lot to think about.
Last week saw a significant easing of social distancing measures in England from 4 July”.
Whilst many of us are welcoming the recent changes to lockdown, many charities are finding the easing of lockdown more difficult to manage than going into it!
The Construction Leadership Council (the CLC) has released its new recovery plan for the UK construction sector - “Roadmap to Recovery”.
The Government has released Procurement Policy Note 04/20 “Recovery and Transition from Covid-19” (the PPN), building on and updating PPN 02/20.
To help our charity clients look to the future, we summarise key guidance and updates over the last week.
The last few weeks have proved what charities can achieve when put to the test – but we also need to remember that, now more than ever, charities need our support.
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