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Award shortlist for energy team

By |2022-10-31T16:54:19+00:00October 31st, 2022|News|

Our energy team here at CAfS has been shortlisted for a prestigious award designed to shine a light on achievements in the community energy sector. The categories in the Community Energy Awards highlight the wider community energy sector, such as a community energy organisation of the year, the scaling up community energy award and the Local Authority collaboration award.   The CAfS energy team has been shortlisted in the ‘fuel poverty action’ category in recognition of our active engagement in addressing fuel poverty and energy efficiency.  This category rewards a community energy association that is actively engaged in addressing the issue of fuel [...]

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Contract: Installation of draughtproofing & other energy saving measures

By |2023-07-25T11:47:53+01:00October 30th, 2022|Uncategorised|

Quotations are invited from organisations and sole traders with the experience and qualifications to implement a draughtproofing service in districts of Cumbria on behalf of Cumbria Action for Sustainability. This work is part of our Cold to Cosy Homes Cumbria service, funded by the Energy Redress Scheme. You'll install a range of draughtproofing measures, as specified by our energy assessors. You'll be part of our network of installers across the county, helping Cumbrians to make their homes warmer and save money on their energy bills. Working with our installers and partners, CAfS has completed draughtproofing in over 300 homes, [...]

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Small businesses invited to support climate action this Christmas

By |2022-11-02T18:32:20+00:00October 28th, 2022|Homepage, News|

Are you an altruistic accountant or a compassionate crafter? Whatever line of business you're in, there's an easy way for you to help Cumbria Action for Sustainability this Christmas and make your company stand out at the same time. We are looking for businesses who care about the climate and want to have a powerful, positive impact through fundraising for us as part of your festive sales. There's a range of ways to join our Gift for Good campaign - for example, by donating a percentage of sales of a specific product or service, or time limited to a particular [...]

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Job: Youth Projects Coordinator

By |2022-11-23T12:21:58+00:00September 21st, 2022|Vacancies - expired|

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 12 October 2022 SALARY RANGE: £24,000 - £32,000 a year full-time equivalent. Starting salary dependent on skills and experience. LOCATION: Contractually based at our office, Eden Rural Foyer, Old London Road, Penrith, CA11 8ET, however, homeworking can be agreed. The role is also likely to involve extensive travel around Cumbria. HOURS: 22.5 – 30 hours a week with flexibility to be worked across 3 to 4 days . There may be opportunities for additional paid hours to assist with delivery of some of the youth related projects. DURATION: Initial fixed-term contract from [...]

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Job: Marketing Officer

By |2022-10-31T16:20:38+00:00September 15th, 2022|Vacancies - expired|

RECRUITMENT FOR THIS ROLE IS NOW CLOSED SALARY RANGE: £21,000 - £27,000 , a year full-time equivalent. Starting salary dependent on skills and experience. LOCATION: Contractually based at our office, Eden Rural Foyer, Old London Road, Penrith, CA118 ET. However, homeworking can be agreed.  HOURS:  30 hrs a week, with flexibility to be worked across 4 or 5 days, and option for compressed hours.  DURATION: Start from 1 October 2022. Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2024 (with potential extension subject to funding).   We’re looking for an experienced marketing officer who is highly motivated to help [...]

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Project makes solar power simple for six Cumbrian communities

By |2022-09-14T15:52:10+01:00September 14th, 2022|Homepage, News, Renewable energy|

Six Cumbrian communities are banding together to install solar panels on the roofs of their towns. CAfS is working with groups in these areas to help them engage with solar installers. Good solar photovoltaic (PV) installers are in huge demand right now, as everyone is searching for ways to cut their soaring energy bills. As a result, they’re finding it difficult to respond to enquiries for smaller jobs, especially in rural Cumbria. Homeowners and small business owners are missing out on an opportunity to save money and tackle climate change. Working with dedicated community groups and town and parish councils [...]

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Our champions complete their training

By |2022-08-31T15:37:48+01:00August 31st, 2022|Homepage, News, Training, Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership|

Fourteen people from across Cumbria are now trained as carbon literate climate champions. They’re getting ready to host events in their communities to highlight the crucial need for all of us to take urgent action on the climate emergency – and to show how we can do it. CAfS climate champions will have the flexibility to offer talks to interest groups of all sorts, including parish councils, U3A groups, Women’s Institutes and more. Champions can also pioneer their own events and promote them to whoever they want to engage. These could include workshops for schools, online events celebrating existing carbon [...]

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Job: Marketing Manager

By |2022-11-23T12:19:27+00:00August 23rd, 2022|Vacancies - expired|

Closing date: 9am on Monday 26 September 2022 SALARY RANGE: £30,000-£40,000, a year full-time equivalent. Starting salary dependent on skills and experience. LOCATION: Contractually based at our office, Eden Rural Foyer, Old London Road, Penrith, CA118 ET. However, homeworking can be agreed.  HOURS:  30 hrs– 37.5 hrs a week, with flexibility to be worked across 4 or 5 days, and option for compressed hours.  DURATION: Start as soon as possible. Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2024 (with potential extension subject to funding). Are you an experienced marketing & communications professional wanting to use your skills to [...]

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Pupils swap classroom for nature in sustainability week

By |2022-08-18T12:43:59+01:00August 18th, 2022|Homepage, News, Youth|

Our Youth Projects Coordinator Ceri recently supported a sustainability week at William Howard school in Brampton. During the week, the pupils took part in workshops and other activities designed to teach about sustainable practises. These included stands on recycling, responsible farming and zero waste shopping. A neighbouring primary school also visited with their students and activities were opened to the wider community after school had finished. Ceri ran a workshop on composting supported by Master Composters. This saw the children making biodegradable newspaper plant pots and writing sustainability pledges. She said: “It was a delight to be part of William [...]

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Contract: Youth Climate Summit delivery

By |2022-11-23T12:22:57+00:00July 26th, 2022|Vacancies - expired|

On behalf of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership, CAfS has been awarded £2.5 million from the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund, for a five-year Zero Carbon Cumbria project. This includes a Youth Climate Action Programme, to support, empower and skill up young people in Cumbria to have their voices heard and to influence those in power to listen and act. The Youth Climate Action Programme includes a series of annual Youth Climate Summits with schools across Cumbria, bringing children, young people and teachers together. Youth Steering Committees will help set priorities for the summits including the topics covered and the [...]

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