Fire and rescue services, trading standards authorities, community safety organisations and other not-for-profit organisations will soon be able to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to deliver initiatives that help vulnerable people across the UK improve their homes’ electrical safety. The funding is made available through the Electrical Safety Fund, which aims to keep people safe in their homes by tackling the risks associated with electrical products, increasing the public’s awareness of electrical safety, and promoting changes in behaviour. The activities that could be funded include product testing, product replacement events, educational and raising awareness activities, home safety, and data collection projects. Funding of up to £10,000 may be considered for joint and/or larger projects. The fund is due to open for applications on the 2nd of September 2024. Funding to Promote Home Electrical Safety for Vulnerable People (UK)
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.