Village halls, warm hubs and community groups helping people through the colder months can now apply for funding from National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), as part of a drive to support South East Wales households this winter.
Money is available to support warm spaces and to improve the energy efficiency of community buildings, such as village halls, that host them.
The company is also looking to support groups that are:
- distributing items such as blankets, insulated curtains and draught excluders for home use
- visiting isolated households to help people make their homes warmer and more energy efficient
- providing tariff switching, energy-saving advice, winter fuel support information, or other fuel poverty guidance
Individual grants of up to £5,000 are available for registered charities and non-profit organisations through NGED’s Community Matters Fund, which is open for applications until 5pm on Friday 16 October.
Andlyn White, NGED’s Social Impact Business Partner, said:
“As we head into winter, we recognise the important role community organisations play in supporting people through challenging circumstances which is why energy affordability continues to be a focus of our winter funding programme.
“By supporting organisations that are deeply connected to their local communities, we help ensure practical support reaches those who need it most.”
NGED is making £500,000 available through its Community Matters Fund this autumn, with constituted charitable organisations without a charity number able to apply for grants of up to £2,000.
This winter funding forms part of National Grid’s ongoing commitment to helping customers access affordable energy and support within their communities.
Additional support is available for customers who may need extra help during a power cut through the Priority Services Register.
- Applications can be made via the Community Matters Fund application page: https://localgiving.org/community-matters-fund-2026-110082
- Organisations that complete applications will be informed of the outcome by mid November, with funding distributed to successful applicants before December. Projects must be delivered, and funding spent, by 31 March 2027.
- Photo shows an NGED-funded warm hub.
- The Community Matters Fund has awarded more than £12 million to more than 2,100 grassroots organisations since its launch.
- NGED works year-round with trusted partners through its Power Up and Affordable Warmth programmes to help tackle fuel poverty. It also provides targeted support through partnerships with organisations such as Kidney Care UK and the Fuel Bank Foundation, while helping expand access to warm, welcoming community spaces through its partnership with the Warm Welcome Campaign.
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