Community funds
We want to make a lasting, positive difference to people and places hosting the new infrastructure that's helping the UK move to more secure, cleaner, home-grown energy from more affordable sources.
Where we’re building new, above-ground infrastructure, we'll deliver dedicated community funds for the areas closest to our works. Funds range from £200,000 into the millions, depending on the type and scale of the project
Shaped by the community, for the community, these funds will be designed to reflect local needs and developed in line with government guidance.
We’ll work with residents, charities, community groups and elected representatives to explore funding themes, define the eligible area, and look at delivery models – including grant programmes, partnerships and co-funding arrangements – to identify the best fit.
Our approach
We're a responsible business with a long-standing commitment to the communities we work alongside.
We welcome the publication of government guidance on community funds for electricity infrastructure, which means we can do even more.
We're committed to:
