The Energy Redress Scheme, which hands good causes grants via voluntary contributions from rule breaking energy firms, is offering £15m to charities and community groups through its latest funding round.

Energy regulator Ofgem’s scheme is offering the money through six funding streams, which focus on supporting households in vulnerable situations, offering energy advice and helping communities reduce their carbon footprint.

Funding is also available for those developing community renewable energy schemes that help households in vulnerable situations and innovative products or services.

“As many households continue to face high energy costs, this funding can help deliver vital support, drive innovation and enable communities to play an active role in the transition to a more sustainable energy future,” said Graham Ayling, senior project manager at Energy Saving Trust, which manages allocation of funding through the scheme.

“We encourage charities and community energy groups to apply and look forward to supporting projects that deliver lasting benefits for people most in need.”

The deadline for applications is 5pm, 12 October 2026.

Ofgem’s regulatory director of market oversight and enforcement Cathryn Scott added: "When energy companies fall short of the standards we expect, our compliance and enforcement work ensures that they are held to account, and consumers benefit from redress payments.

"The Energy Redress Scheme has already supported over 800 projects so far across Great Britain, helping people in vulnerable circumstances and supporting innovative community energy projects. This latest £15 million funding round will enable that important work to continue."

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