BCR Community Retrofit Support

Service Description

Real change doesn’t just happen one house at a time—it happens when entire neighborhoods move together. Our Community Retrofit Support service is designed for local groups, housing associations and street-level collectives who want to scale up their impact, lower their costs and transform their local environment for the better. By tackling energy efficiency as a community, we can move faster toward a fossil-fuel-free future while ensuring no one is left behind in a cold, inefficient home. * Power in Numbers: Why Retrofit Collectively? Retrofitting can be a daunting and expensive process for an individual. However, when a community joins forces, the barriers start to fall. We provide the technical expertise to turn a shared vision into a reality. * Our Community Services Bulk Retrofit Assessments: We can provide streamlined assessments for multiple properties of similar construction, offering significant cost savings over individual reports. Neighbourhood Coordination: Managing a street-wide project? We can act as your Lead Coordinator, ensuring a consistent high standard of work across every home involved. Grant & Funding Guidance: We can help community groups navigate the complex landscape of government energy grants, providing the PAS 2035 compliance data needed to unlock funding. Workshops & Education: Besides providing reports, we can host community "Toolbox Talks" to explain the benefits of natural materials, how to manage moisture, and how to get the most out of new energy systems. * Rooted in Sustainability Just as with our individual services, our community work is guided by our strict sustainability ethos. We champion the use of natural, vapour-permeable materials and steer clear of petrochemical-based solutions. By choosing a community-wide approach, we help prevent "islands of inefficiency" and ensure that the entire local building stock is upgraded using materials that are healthy for both the residents and the planet. "Community-led retrofit is the fastest way to build a sustainable future." Whether you are a small group of neighbors or a formal community energy group, we provide the professional backbone to make your project a success. * Start a movement on your street. Are you part of a local climate action group or a residents' association? Please get in touch to discuss how we can support your collective journey to warmer, healthier and more sustainable homes.