Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development

The Ebico Trust for Sustainable Development, established in 2008 from funds of Ebico Limited—a not-for-profit energy provider founded in 1998 to combat fuel poverty—drives a fair transition to a net zero carbon economy accessible to all households, especially low-income ones. Rooted in social justice, environmental stewardship, and empowering disadvantaged communities, it evolved from tackling unfair energy tariffs to fostering household-level sustainability innovations, with over £2 million committed by 2023 to democratize net zero living.

It exclusively funds UK charities, community groups, and social enterprises addressing fuel poverty through sustainable means, prioritizing practical interventions like household insulation and energy efficiency upgrades, behavioral change initiatives, debt relief and bill management advice, and research into energy solutions such as heat pumps in park homes. Target beneficiaries are vulnerable, low-income households across England, Scotland, and Wales, with emphasis on community-led projects delivering measurable energy bill savings, carbon reductions, and long-term impact via sustainability plans.

Eligible applicants include professionally managed, community-based organizations of varying sizes with no income thresholds or regional restrictions within Great Britain; unsolicited applications are not accepted—funding occurs via time-limited programmes like 'Ignite with Ebico' or 'Build with Ebico', announced on the website with online forms requiring project proposals, registration details, and financials. Typical grants range from £10,000 to £60,000 for projects, research, or capacity building, with ad hoc meetings and irregular deadlines (monitor site for openings). It avoids core funding, capital grants outside calls, or non-sustainable efforts, standing out for its laser focus on bridging fuel poverty and sustainability in the UK landscape.