Climate Action Hubs - Apply To Set One Up

27th April 2023

A national network of climate action hubs is being set up to support communities to take forward climate action in their areas. Find out how to apply to set up a hub.

Overview

A national network of climate action hubs is being set up across Scotland to support communities to take forward climate action in their areas.

As well as helping to co-ordinate and build on existing activity, hubs will work together to learn from each other and share good practice.

Community groups, charities and social enterprises can apply for funding to set up and lead a climate action hub. A total of £4.3 million has been allocated for 2023 to 2024 to set up around 20 hubs.

You can apply any time up to the end of 2023.

Who can apply
The scheme is open to:

community groups

voluntary organisations

registered charities

social enterprises

community benefit societies

community interest companies (CICs)

Other essential criteria
Your organisation must also meet the following criteria.

Status
You organisation must:

be incorporated, or

if a Community Benefit Society - be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, or

if a Community Interest Company - continue to meet the Regulator of Community Interest Companies' community interest test and asset lock provisions

and

have a registered office in the UK with an official operating base in Scotland that is rooted in the community or communities it serves

operate on a not-for-profit basis for the benefit of the community

Governance
Your organisation must have a governing:

body such as a board or committee

document that has been formally adopted and involves local people and communities in decision-making

Community involvement
Your organisation must:

involve and engage with all sections of your community or communities, consistent with the National Standards for Community Engagement

Finances
Your organisation must:

be solvent

hold a UK bank account

have annual accounts that have been approved by a management committee or board, or current annual project accounts.

See full details and how to apply HERE