£30m in Ofgem Energy Redress funding now available for charities and community energy groups
3 June 2026
Today (2 June 2026) The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) has opened the first funding round of phase three. £30 million is now available to charities and community energy groups that support people most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills across Great Britain. Funded projects will also focus on reducing the climate impact of energy use.
- supports vulnerable people
- develops innovative products and services
- helps reduce carbon footprints
Funding 'will help people in vulnerable situations manage their bills and energy use'
Our senior project manager Graham Ayling said: “As many households face ongoing cost pressures, we’re pleased to open this new funding round to support voluntary sector organisations. The funding will help people in vulnerable situations manage their bills and energy use, while supporting progress towards a just transition to net zero”.
Cathryn Scott, Regulatory Director of Market Oversight and Enforcement, said:
“When supplier standards aren't up to scratch, we take action to prevent repeat failures and protect consumers. Since 2020, we’ve secured over £400 million through compliance and enforcement activity, with much of it directed to the Redress fund to support vulnerable people and accelerate progress towards net zero. This latest round of funding is another opportunity to get millions of pounds to the communities that need it the most, and we encourage organisations to apply.”
What funding streams are available?
The funding streams available are:
| Fund | Amount | Aim | Grant range (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Main Fund | £19 million | Projects supporting people in vulnerable situations | £50,000 – £2,000,000 |
| The Impact Fund | £1 million | Projects monitoring the impact of energy advice and other interventions | £20,000 – £500,000 |
| The Small Project Fund | £1 million | Projects supporting people in vulnerable situations | £20,000 – £49,999 |
| The Innovation Fund | £4.5 million | Projects developing innovative products or services to benefit people | £20,000 – £1,000,000 |
| The Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund | £3 million | Projects reducing the UK carbon footprint and empowering people to reduce their carbon footprint | £20,000 – £1,000,000 |
| The Just Transition Fund | £1.5 million | Projects developing community renewable energy that benefit people in vulnerable situations | £20,000 – £250,000 |
How do I apply for Energy Redress funding?
The deadline for applications for this funding round is 5pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026, via the Energy Redress website.
What is Energy Redress?
Since 2018, the Energy Redress Scheme has funded over 790 projects, supporting 900,000 households across England, Scotland and Wales.
Previous projects have delivered:
- frontline energy advice and casework for people in vulnerable situations
- targeted support for specific groups
- tailored services for those with more complex needs
They've also included initiatives to increase:
- uptake of home energy upgrades and community energy generation
- trials of new business models and approaches to help people better use locally generated energy
Last updated: 3 June 2026