Good News! 
Over the past 12 months due to the rise in fuel prices and the cost of living crisis, we have paid out around £15000 on our energy bills. Since last summer we have been exploring ways of reducing this expense and negating the negative impacts on our environment. An energy audit was carried out supported through funding by CCS (The Community Council for Somerset). Following the advice from the audit we looked at ways of reducing our energy costs and moving away from reliance on gas. “Burnham Community Centre Energy for the Future” project was created. We are installing an infrared heating system in the Centre supported by a solar power installation. Applications for grant support were submitted and we initially received a grant from ‘The Hinkley Point Community Fund” of £20,000.
CCS recently also gave us a grant of £1500 to finish installing LED lighting throughout the Centre. As well as this I am now delighted to announce we have also been successful in our application to the National Lottery Community Fund and have received a grant of £20,000!
