The Big Lottery Fund has appointed us to to provide technical information, support and advice to applicants to its Energy Efficient Venues Programme.  Groups can contact us about:

• energy efficiency measures;
• planning permission and building control processes;
• tendering and contracting for small scale capital projects; and
• accessibility issues and sustainable development. 

Our Energy Audit Pack contains information on undertaking an Energy Audit (download).

We have prepared a number of factsheets to help groups with the application process (all are in PDF format):

• Guide to Getting Started;
• Planning Permission and Building Control;
• Getting Quotes and Managing Contracts;
• Health and Safety;
• Accessibility and Community Buildings.

If you would like some help with your application, please contact Elaine ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Celine ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) at Community Places (telephone 9023 9444; fax 9023 1411).

Guidance Notes and Application Forms for the Energy Efficient Venues Programme are available on www.biglotteryfund.org.uk