Hello, 

We're excited to launch our series of three events especially for builders, looking at energy efficiency when retrofitting - more details on each event below.

There's still time to sign up for events this week - just a few spaces on our event looking at the role rivers can play in reaching net zero, Energy Champions' training, Understanding Carbon Offsetting, and how to set up a sustainability group.

Finally, some news about new funding we've attracted, an update on the Community Energy Awards, and a co-housing opportunity.
 
Retrofitting for Builders
 

Over the next couple of months we've got a series of free events for builders which will look at the many considerations which need to be made when renovating or extending properties of different ages and types. The events are free to attend, and a generous bursary is available to reimburse builders for time and cost.
Practical Retrofit Airtightness
Practical Retrofit Airtightness

Half Day | 28 Feb
Penrith

Our first event will show why airtightness is an important consideration when retrofitting. With a mix of talks and demos, it will cover design, intelligent moisture management, airtight solutions, and progress on to airtightness testing.
BOOK NOW
Building Regs - Update
Building Regs - Update

17:30 | 15 March
Online

This webinar will focus on parts F, L, and O, last updated in June 2022. It will cover the regs for thermal performance, ventilation, airtightness and overheating, and identify approaches to meet the requirements during a retrofit project.
BOOK NOW
Retrofit Fundamentals
Retrofit Fundamentals

23 & 24 March
Carlisle

Our two-day course will build on your existing skills to help you understand the fundamental principles of eco-retrofit works, get up to date with the latest green building techniques, products and regulations, and find new business opportunities in retrofit.
BOOK NOW
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More CAfS Events
Climate Solutions for Cumbrian Landscapes: Rivers

Free Webinar
8 Feb

The third in our climate solutions set of webinars, this webinar will on the county's rivers and the role they will play in reaching net zero. Literally just a handful of places left - book now!
GET YOUR FREE PLACE
Help make homes warmer - become an Energy Champion

Free Training Session
8 or 9 Feb

Learn more about our Cold to Cosy Homes Cumbria service, how to refer people and what they can expect. Led by our friendly Project Officer, Sheryl, pick up top tips for energy saving at home.
BECOME AN ENERGY CHAMP
Understanding Carbon Offsetting

Free Webinar
9 Feb, 14:00

With a range of expert speakers, our free webinar will cover the potential for carbon sequestration by natural systems, responsible carbon management, prioritising emission reduction, and offsetting opportunities. Plus the ethics of offsetting, bold net zero claims, greenwashing, and potential impacts on local communities and nature. 
BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE
Set Up A Sustainability Group

Free Online Workshop
14 Feb, 10:00

Top tips to formalise your organisation with a constitution, committee and bank account. Led by Bridget Johns from Cumbria CVS and Daniel Heery from Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership and Cybermoor, they'll cover legal status, responsibilities and support available to help you become a legally constituted group.
BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE
VCSEs Carbon Literacy Training

Accredited Training | 28 Feb & 7 March, 13:15

Alongside some inevitably sobering climate facts and figures and the effect global warming is having right now, both across the globe and closer to home, this course also covers practical solutions to mitigate climate change for you, your home and your organisation.

This course is available at a 50% subsidised rate for voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations in Cumbria and the North East.
Get more details and book now
See more events on the Zero Carbon Cumbria website 
 
New funding news
Pioneering partnership to tackle carbon reduction barriers for rural businesses Photo by Jonny Gios on Unsplash
Pioneering partnership to tackle carbon reduction barriers for rural businesses

In partnership with South Lakeland District Council and the University of Cumbria, we've been awarded nearly £75,000 from the government innovation agency Innovate UK.

Focussing on the South Lakes area, the project will look at the barriers that are stopping rural businesses from cutting their carbon emissions and how those challenges can be reduced or removed. 

READ MORE
Climate grants £15k boost
£15,000 boost for Community Climate Grant Fund in South Lakeland

Our Community Climate Grant fund has been given a £15,000 boost by South Lakeland District Council.

Open to not-for-profit groups within Cumbria, the grants range from £200 to £10,000, for projects and events that raise awareness of the urgent need to stop climate change and to reduce carbon emissions from energy use, land use, waste and transport. 

READ MORE
 
Community Energy Awards
Cold to Cosy Homes Cumbria

Earlier this month, Elena and Lee were in London representing us at Community Energy England's Community Energy Awards.

Shortlisted in the Fuel Poverty Action category, we narrowly missed out against strong competition. We were commended for our work to tackle the energy price crisis and climate emergency, with our Cold to Cosy Homes Cumbria team providing energy advice to residents across the county. 
FIND OUT MORE
 
Join the CAfS team!
Finance & Resources Manager

If you're a finance professional who can take the lead on the day to day management of our finances, you've got until 15 February to apply for our Finance and Resources Manager role.  

You'll have a track record of developing and implementing financial management, monitoring and reporting systems and an interest and ability in working at a strategic level. 
APPLY NOW
Keswick to Barrow Walk
Join us to walk for climate action!

The Keswick to Barrow Walk is back and we're on the lookout for keen climate-conscious individuals to join our team on 13 May and raise money for local climate action. 

If that's a step too far, there's the Coniston To Barrow walk- half the distance, but still just as much fun!  
WALK THIS WAY!
 
And finally!
Holme House Co-Housing
Co-housing Opportunity Near Kendal

Holme House Farm Eco Co-Housing Community are excited to offer the opportunity for a new household to join them and build their own home on their fifth and final plot. The 13-acre site tucked between Kendal and the Lake District National Park, was acquired in 2019 by a group of four families who are working to create an environmentally conscious co-housing community. 
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