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Take the CAfS Fundraising Challenge!

By |2023-08-03T08:40:56+01:00August 3rd, 2023|Uncategorised|

Are you looking for a challenge this summer? Summer is here and local architects Manning Elliott Partnership, are getting ready for their second fundraising challenge for us, a jaw-dropping 100km bike ride this August. Taking on a charity challenge, from swimming Cumbria’s lakes to having a zero-waste month, is a great way to do something you enjoy and raise money for a cause you care about all at the same time. It is easy to set-up a Facebook Fundraiser via your personal account to spread the word about your event and take donations. CAfS also have a JustGiving profile to [...]

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Job: Cold to Cosy Homes | Project Officer

By |2023-08-30T09:23:42+01:00July 28th, 2023|Vacancies - expired|

Great news - our Cold to Cosy Homes service is being expanded so we can continue to deliver even more free home energy advice across the county, often to vulnerable people living in cold, draughty or damp homes. We're looking for two Project Officers to join our team to provide home energy advice to a diverse range of clients. The successful candidates will help us reach more clients through home visits, telephone or virtual appointments, or at events throughout Cumbria. You'll use your knowledge of fuel poverty and friendly style to give advice to help make homes [...]

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What does climate change look like in Cumbria?

By |2023-07-25T16:48:00+01:00July 25th, 2023|Homepage, News|

Whilst mainland Europe is burning in record breaking heatwaves, here in Cumbria it seems to be the usual summer weather – cloud, rain, some spells of sunshine. It’s the conditions that we would normally expect.   But whilst it may not feel as though the long term climate is changing in our own backyard, unlike overseas, it is clear from the data derived from monitoring of the day to day weather conditions over many years that it is.    The average annual temperature of the UK has increased since 1884 – with 10 of the UK’s hottest years having occurred since 2003. [...]

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Our latest newsletter – 20 July 2023

By |2023-07-21T13:38:26+01:00July 21st, 2023|Homepage, News|

Read our latest newsletter for details of our Staveley ebike scheme, Cockermouth charity week, a call for thermal imaging volunteers and climate champions and more! We send our newsletters every couple of weeks. We'll let you know about our forthcoming events, webinars, and courses; top tips for cutting your carbon footprint, our services and projects. To get this direct to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe to get our newsletter direct to your inbox! Follow us on social media for the most up to date news! [...]

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Cockermouth businesses supporting CAfS during town’s charity week

By |2023-07-25T14:25:10+01:00July 20th, 2023|Homepage, News, Uncategorised|

It’s Cockermouth Charity Week and CAfS are being supported by some wonderful sustainable businesses in the town.   The week runs from 17th-22nd July and throughout this period businesses in Cockermouth will be fundraising for their chosen charity. On the Saturday, everyone will be out on the streets to celebrate with stalls, live music and many other events happening in the town.  North Lakes Clinic and Health Food Store are supporting us with a promotion on sales of Bare Kind bamboo socks and in Market Place, Goodness and Grain will also be running a raffle with some amazing, sustainable prizes. Skylark Studio have donated a painting which can be [...]

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Home Retrofit Volunteer

By |2024-04-04T09:53:27+01:00July 19th, 2023|Vacancies - expired|

Get involved in home retrofit and learn how to use a thermal camera! We've teamed up with community groups in four areas  - Ambleside; Keswick; Levens and Arnside and Greysouthen, Melbreak, Lorton, Eaglesfield, Bridgefoot and Little Clifton - for a new project all about retrofitting and refurbishing homes to save energy and be more comfortable. We're recruiting volunteers in each of these area to help drive the project. No experience necessary! We're looking for people to help plan and publicise events, and a group of volunteers to carry out free thermal imaging surveys [...]

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Response to Climate Change Committee Report | A call for national leaders to step up

By |2023-07-26T09:19:47+01:00July 5th, 2023|Homepage, News, Uncategorised|

Our CEO, Karen Mitchell, responds to the recent CCC report On Monday, the Met Office confirmed that June was the UK’s hottest on record. Days before that, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), the independent group which advises the government on emissions targets and reports to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, released its annual report, saying that their “confidence in the UK meeting its goals from 2030 onwards is now markedly less than a year ago”. The 438 page report cites a lack of urgency, and urges the Government to stick to existing [...]

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Job: Customer Services Administrator

By |2023-07-25T11:51:34+01:00June 26th, 2023|Uncategorised, Vacancies - expired|

An excellent opportunity to play an important part in supporting Cumbria householders with their energy use and the cost of living crisis.  Our team of Customer Administrators play an important part in delivering Cold to Cosy Homes Cumbria, as well as other services we provide. The role is the first point of contact for customers when they enquire about and apply for services.  The successful candidate will assist the Cold to Cosy Homes Cumbria team to deliver energy advice and access our paid services. All training will be provided, as well as our award-winning Carbon and Climate Literacy course. [...]

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Community Climate Champion (Volunteer)

By |2023-10-24T16:37:41+01:00June 23rd, 2023|Uncategorised, Vacancies - expired|

This opportunity is now closed - if you are interested please contact [email protected]! We're looking for new volunteer Climate Champions in the Copeland area. Through CAfS' accredited Climate & Carbon Literacy Course, provided free to successful candidates, you'll increase your knowledge of climate science, solutions and practical actions. Then, using your new found knowledge, and with full support from CAfS' Climate Champion Coordinator, you'll organise events - like discussion groups, film nights, quizzes, and reading groups - all in your own area to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others. Even having [...]

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Cumbrian communities set to benefit from £40k support for renewable energy projects

By |2023-06-26T14:30:00+01:00June 21st, 2023|Homepage, News|

Community groups and town and parish councils across Cumbria are set to benefit from a total of £40,000 of funding to initiate or progress renewable energy projects in their area. Our Low Carbon Communities team have produced a comprehensive report which explains what community renewable energy is, and details different models. It covers key considerations and challenges and gives examples and mini-case studies of a wide variety of existing projects already in existence across the county. CAfS Low Carbon Communities Programme Manager, Molly Hogg, said “Our research and report gave us real insight into the help groups need to [...]

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