The community energy group which came and talked to Radstock Town Council just as councillors declared a climate emergency is looking for new trustees for the charity it set up to distribute its surplus income to community groups.

Bath & West Community Energy Fund is looking for three new Trustees, including a Treasurer, to get involved in deciding which local environmental projects will benefit from funds generated by local solar power projects.

The charity was set up in 2014 by renewable energy co-operative Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE) to redistribute surplus income from its renewable energy generating projects. Since then it has given out over £170,000 to local charities, volunteer organisations and community groups for projects to reduce carbon emissions and/or tackle fuel poverty. 

Applicants over 16 from all sections of the community are sought for the voluntary trustee positions. This will involve attending 4-5 daytime meetings a year, contributing to grant making decisions and helping the charity to make positive contributions to the local community.

BWCE Fund Chair Sophie Hooper Lea said: 

"This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in taking positive action on climate change. Our BWCE Fund grants support fantastic local projects that really make a difference. Enthusiasm and passion for environmental issues are at least as important as previous experience and we are happy to mentor less experienced applicants."

For more information, including a Trustee Specification click here for the details or email  [email protected] 

The deadline for applications is Thursday 30th April 2020.