Tools & guidance - Page 2
Wider ethics & justice
To learn more about this, some national resources have been collated for you below. CEE hosted presentation on racism, patriarchy and the climate crisis (watch below from 1 hour 2 minutes 30 seconds). CEE Member South East London Community Energy (SELCE), webinar on South East London action, with guest Camila Barens Racial Justice Network Further […]
Community engagement & diversity
By actively involving local communities, you can build trust and ensure the project meets the needs of everyone it serves. A core part of this is prioritising diversity by encouraging participation from a wide range of local residents and stakeholders, making sure your project is inclusive and truly representative of your community. Here are some […]
Wellbeing & teamwork
As your team grows, focusing on the wellbeing of everyone involved is key. A holistic approach encompassing culture, practical benefits, and explicit support for both mental and physical health is essential for teams with a mix of paid employees and volunteers working in diverse settings, sometimes including offices, project sites and remote working. Different permutations […]
Choosing a structure & registering your organisation
Depending on what project and activities you wish to pursue and the funding you need to bring in, you may not always need to become a legal organisation or entity. If you do decide registering as a legal entity is the pathway for you, then there are a number of options for you to consider […]
Obtaining funding
As well as the specific resources below, CEE events and our national newsletter are great ways to keep updated on latest funding opportunities. Members (and non-member stakeholders) can sign up to our newsletters. You do not need to be a member of CEE to use these services, though you will get more features as a […]
2025 Award Finalist: Community Energy Excellence (Large): South East London Community Energy (Selce)
South East London Community Energy (Selce) has delivered remarkable impact in 2024–25, supporting nearly 5,000 households with energy advice, retrofit guidance, and fuel poverty relief, saving families over £1 million while cutting more than 1,000 tonnes of CO₂. Their community-owned solar portfolio powers local sites and generates revenue that funds further support, while LED retrofits […]-
2025 Award Finalist: Community Energy Excellence (Small/Medium): Staffordshire Community Energy
Since 2016, Staffordshire Community Energy’s Keep Warm, Keep Well (KWKW) project has been helping both the environment and local people. They’ve put solar panels on eight hospital roofs, cutting 413 tonnes of CO₂ and saving £42,000 on energy bills. Over 1,500 NHS patients struggling with fuel poverty have received support for their health and wellbeing. […]
