£30 Million Available Through the Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme

Applications are now open for the latest funding round of the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme, with £30 million available to support charities, community organisations and community energy groups across England, Scotland and Wales.

Managed by Energy Saving Trust on behalf of Ofgem, the scheme distributes funds collected through Ofgem's enforcement and compliance activity when energy companies breach regulatory rules. Since launching in 2018, the programme has awarded more than £213 million to projects helping households reduce energy costs, stay warm and cut carbon emissions.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

* Registered charities

* Community Interest Companies (CICs)

* Community Benefit Societies

* Co-operative Societies

* Community energy organisations

Projects should support one or more of the scheme's key priorities:

* Helping households most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills

* Developing innovative energy-related products and services

* Reducing carbon emissions and supporting the transition to net zero

* Delivering community renewable energy projects that benefit vulnerable households

Funding Available

Main Fund (£19 million)

Grants from £50,000 to £2 million

For projects supporting households in vulnerable situations

Impact Fund (£1 million)

Grants from £20,000 to £500,000

For projects measuring and evidencing the impact of energy advice and related interventions

Small Project Fund (£1 million)

Grants from £20,000 to £49,999

For smaller-scale projects supporting vulnerable households

Innovation Fund (£4.5 million)

Grants from £20,000 to £1 million

For innovative energy products and services

Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund (£3 million)

Grants from £20,000 to £1 million

For projects helping households reduce their carbon footprint

 Key Dates

The funding round opened on **2 June 2026** and closes at **5pm on 23 June 2026**.

Organisations may submit **one application as lead partner per funding round**, regardless of which fund they apply to.

 Find Out More

Full guidance, eligibility criteria and application information can be found on the official Energy Redress Scheme website:

You can also access fund guidance and supporting documents here: