Volunteer trustees being sought for Bath-based community energy fund

The Bath & West Community Energy Fund is looking for three new trustees, including a treasurer, to get involved in deciding which local environmental projects will benefit from their funding.

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The charity was set up in 2014 by renewable energy co-operative Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE) to redistribute surplus income from its renewable energy generating projects.

Since then it has given out over £170,000 to local charities, volunteer organisations and community groups for projects to reduce carbon emissions and/or tackle fuel poverty.

Applicants over 16 from all sections of the community are sought for the voluntary trustee positions.

This will involve attending 4-5 daytime meetings a year, contributing to grant-making decisions and helping the charity to make positive contributions to the local community.

BWCE Fund Chair Sophie Hooper Lea said: “This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in taking positive action on climate change.

“Our BWCE Fund grants support fantastic local projects that really make a difference.

“Enthusiasm and passion for environmental issues are at least as important as previous experience and we are happy to mentor less experienced applicants.”

For more information, including a Trustee Specification and details on how to apply, go to https://www.bwce.coop/communityfund/trustee-vacancies or email  [email protected].

The deadline for applications is Thursday 30th April 2020.