Meet the Homes team! First up is Sarah, one of our Customer Service Administrators. She's got a great tip for saving money when using your washing machine... #MeetTheHomesTeam #FreeHomeEnergySupport #EnergySavingTips

Our free support service can help you decide if a heat pump is right for your home. Our independent advisers will talk to you to see if your home is 'heat pump ready', and we can introduce you to vetted installers. We can also signpost to government grants. Find out more https://ow.ly/UWK850ZjB29

Unlock the power of community energy! At our free event in Penrith on 13 July, you'll be able to book one-to-one convos with specialists - funding, feasibility, planning and more! Bring your ideas and get expert advice tailored to your project! Book your place: https://ow.ly/Zq0N50ZcGzu

Keep an eye on our socials over the next few weeks - we'll be introducing you to members of the Homes team and they'll be sharing their favourite tips for saving money and energy at home!

More and more households are making the switch to heat pumps – and for good reason. They can: ✅ Cut carbon emissions ✅ Reduce reliance on fossil fuels ✅ Provide steady, comfortable warmth ✅ Help futureproof against rising energy costs Find out more https://ow.ly/Hppm50ZjANF

Could your home benefit from smart energy technology? We'll explain how solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers and smart tariffs can work together to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions. 📅 Thursday 23rd July 🕖 7pm 🎟️ Book now: https://ow.ly/ZFs550Ze7mp #RenewableEnergy #Cumbria

At today's LANSS Northern Edge Skills Summit, we were pleased to be invited to facilitate a session which recognises the benefits of building sustainable practices and services into business resilience and growth planning, bringing together skills and shared learning.

Today Jane, Bex and Martyn are at Kendal College for the LANSS Northern Edge Skills Summit - including speakers from Curtins, Waste Into Wellbeing, and The Singing SEO and more!

Could your community generate its own clean energy? Join us in Penrith on 13 July to hear from community energy specialists, learn from experienced organisations and explore opportunities available in Cumbria. Find out more: https://ow.ly/tTJR50ZcGzv #CommunityEnergy #ClimateAction #Penrith

We had a wonderful day yesterday at Into the Woods Cumbria for our summer Away Day 🤝 It was a fabulous day fuelled by sunshine and homemade cakes, and today we're feeling even more inspired to continue our important work 💪🌍💚 Find out more about us on our website: https://ow.ly/6WSJ50ZgPLa

Looking for funding for a community energy project? Our free Community Energy Workshop in Penrith on 13 July will explore funding opportunities, project viability and the practical steps needed to turn ideas into reality. Find out more and book now: https://ow.ly/zQc650ZcFig

With amber and red heat warnings issued for many place across the UK this week, we've pulled together a few tips to help you keep cool at home 👇

Join our free webinar and discover how households are already using smart technology to save money and make better use of renewable energy. 📅 Thurs 23 July 🕖 7pm Book your place: https://ow.ly/W17f50ZfcnA

Thinking about a heat pump? Grants of £7,500 are available — rising to £9,000 from July 2026 for off‑grid oil/LPG homes. Not sure where to start? We offer free, independent advice to help you decide what’s right for your home. Book your free call today! https://ow.ly/Hbu750Z9Skp

Each stripe represents a year of temperature data for Carlisle. Together, they tell the story of a warming climate from 1850 to today. Today is #ShowYourStripes Day. #ClimateStripes #Cumbria #ClimateChange

This time next week - our next Climate & Carbon Literacy Course. Get a clear intro to climate science, carbon footprints and practical solutions. 📍 Online 📅 23 + 30 June Book now: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Fregister&id=534&reset=1

Thinking about a community energy project? Join us in Penrith on 13 July for a free workshop packed with advice on funding, feasibility, planning, community engagement and the opportunity to speak directly with experts about your own ideas. Book your free place:https://ow.ly/U2tH50Zca3Z

🌱 Today we're joining PACT's #GreatBigGreenWeek celebrations with a Free Home Energy Pop-up at Penrith library! Come along with your home energy questions - we're here til 12.30 ❗The energy price cap is going up by 13.5% in July - we're here with free advice to help you cut carbon and bills.

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Come and join a supportive, passionate team in a role where you'll get to learn and grow 🪴 👉 Apply here: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/job/administrator-climate-and-carbon-literacy-training/

☀️Wednesday's glorious sunshine was perfect for our solar info event, hosted with Sustainable Arnside. Thanks all for coming with your questions & anecdotes! 🫵If you're wondering about solar for your home, our expert & independent team are here to support you - for FREE: https://ow.ly/1CPr50Z5wW0

Energy prices will increase in July, meaning the average houehold bill will jump by over £220. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8pw464986o Take action to make your home warmer + cheaper to heat - we can help with free advice, grant support and retrofitting. Give us a call 01768 216 500.

Phoebe & Rosie are soaking up the bank holiday sun at Upperby Gala 🌞 Pop along to the stall to enter our free prize draw, share your home energy thoughts - and enjoy the gazebo's shade 🧊 🎁 Huge thanks to the local businesses who donated to our draw - Whytes Podda&Wren, Bookends, Hidden Hives

Understand the climate crisis and feel confident talking about solutions - join our Climate & Carbon Literacy training. You'll explore the 🌍 science of climate change 🏡 impact of everyday activities 💡 ways to reduce emissions 📍Online 📅23 + 30 June (PM) More info: https://ow.ly/9Pkm50Z32GI

Looking to build a career in climate change? Our Training Admin role offers the chance to: ✔ Work with expert climate trainers ✔ Build your climate knowledge ✔ Gain free accredited training 👉 Apply here: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/job/administrator-climate-and-carbon-literacy-training/

We had a fantastic week attending #Futurebuild London and the #NorthernDesignFestival From exploring retrofit and renewables to hearing about regenerative design and community-led sustainability, both events provided fresh inspiration for our work supporting greener homes and resilient communities.

What does a Training Admin role actually involve? You’ll be setting up courses, supporting trainers, and working directly with organisations. Plus you’ll get free training as part of the role. 👉 See more: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/job/administrator-climate-and-carbon-literacy-training/

Well done to our amazing Futureproof Cumbria fundraisers for completing the Keswick to Barrow walk on Saturday - all 39.5 miles 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ If they've left you feeling inspired to raise money for climate action in Cumbria, visit our website to find out how you can get involved: https://ow.ly/73nk50YXCZU

"Viv was great and pointed out areas for action. She gave me the confidence to go back to my window fitters and they've been, replaced the seals and sorted a hole." *Real feedback. Photo is of a Home Energy Adviser with another client. https://ow.ly/VtpV50YCMmV or call 01768 216 500

Joy Lakin is also a newcomer to our team. She says "I've always gone on hols to the Lake District. I've got so many memories there, I'm really proud to be fundraising to help keep the Lakes that way for generations to come." Donate to Joy https://keswick2barrow.co.uk/donate/255166?cid2=255166

Sharon Lakin joins our Keswick to Barrow Walk team this year. 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️ She says she's joining the K2B to raise awareness about the impact of climate change and to maintain the Lake District so future generations can enjoy it. Donate to Sharon... https://keswick2barrow.co.uk/donate/255639?cid2=255639

Also doing the Keswick to Barrow Walk is our Home Energy Project Officer Rosie and her lovely mum Helen. They're both used to running ultra marathons, so hopefully this will be a walk in the (national) park! You can sponsor them - click here https://keswick2barrow.co.uk/donate/237919?cid2=237919

Our Development Manager, Caroline is one of six fundraisers taking on the mighty Keswick to Barrow walk this weekend. She's taken on the 40 miles to mark ending her 40s, but this doesn't mean she will do 50 miles in 0 years time! Give her some encouragement 🚶‍♀️‍➡️ https://ow.ly/7v4450YUVRA

We’re recruiting an Admin whizz to join our training team. This is a great opportunity to build your skills while working at the heart of our training team. Be part of a friendly team of climate specialists, develop your knowledge and gain free training. Get the details: https://ow.ly/Aqbn50YVqzL

📢 We raised £13,864 in just one week! 🌍 We’d like to say THANK YOU to everyone who supported us during our Big Give appeal. We couldn't have done it without you 🙌 If you'd still like to donate: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/civicrm/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=1 #BigGive #EarthRaise

If you believe in supporting future generations to imagine and realise a better world, donate before 12pm to continue our vital work with young people like James, who we worked with through the Dream Placement programme this year. Last chance to donate: https://ow.ly/xPBI50YRBmx

Help us preserve Cumbria as a special place that's enjoyed by all who live, work and visit here. 💚 Donate now: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000BBG7yYAH

Meet Patrin and Ursula 👋 They're here to tell you why they value the work they do with Futureproof Cumbria, and how your donations will help us to inspire and support local action across the county. DONATE BEFORE 12 NOON, WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000BBG7yYAH

📢 24 HOURS TO GO! ⏰ At 12 noon tomorrow, our Stand Up for Climate Action fundraising campaign draws to a close. Donate now to support climate action and take a stand for a fairer, greener future that benefits everyone in Cumbria - and have double the impact. https://ow.ly/tqFQ50YNSPJ

⏳ Still time to book on our solar event in Crosthwaite tomorrow evening: Power up your home with solar PV. Feel confident about solar PV before you commit - we'll walk you through the key things to know - from costs to installation and beyond. 👉 Reserve your free spot: https://ow.ly/CWp650YCNRW

⏰ One week left to apply! Apps close 4th May. Community groups across Cumbria can apply for grants to run events as part of Great Big Green Week and The Big Lunch this June. If you’re organising an event, apply now! Find out more and apply: https://zerocarboncumbria.co.uk/action/gbgw/

Great to see such strong support for our Big Give campaign! There’s still time for individuals and organisations to get involved - donations are doubled until lunchtime on Wednesday 29th April. Help us get to our £20k target: https://ow.ly/RlEW50YOmlO

Supporting climate action isn’t just about carbon — it’s about reducing business costs, improving resilience and supporting communities. This week, every donation is doubled. https://ow.ly/LC3A50YNEP6

Across Cumbria, individuals, organisations and community groups are driving practical climate action. With the right support, these initiatives can scale and deliver long-term impact. All donations this week are match funded, so £50 becomes £100! https://ow.ly/nm7K50YNEGy

Thinking about a heat pump and using the government grant to help you? We are offering a free, in‑depth expert advice call to help you understand if your home is heat pump ready, and how to go about it. 👉 Find out more: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/homes/heat-pump-support-service/

Climate change isn’t a future issue; it’s already impacting communities and businesses across Cumbria. Supporting practical, local action helps build resilience and reduce long-term risk. All donations this week are doubled. Donate now: https://ow.ly/V36Y50YNEev

Our patron, Professor Mike Berners-Lee, explains why climate action here in Cumbria is so important. Donate now and double your impact. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

🌍 Our Big Give campaign is now live. For one week only, your donation will be doubled. Twice the impact for climate action in Cumbria 💚 Click the link to donate now: https://ow.ly/QL7r50YNCO9 #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #ClimateHope #Sustainability #BigGive #EarthRaise

🏡 If you’re considering solar panels, this event will give you clear, unbiased guidance — no sales pitch, just helpful information. 🗓️ Wednesday 29 April 🕰️ 7pm 📍Crosthwaite C of E Primary School 🎟️ Reserve your free spot! https://ow.ly/86u150YCNKC

Next week all donations to our Big Give fundraising campaign will be doubled, meaning your money will have twice the impact. 💰 Pledge your support now 👉 https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/big-give

💡Housing makes up 20% of the average Cumbrian’s carbon footprint - that's why home retrofit is one of the best ways to cut your emissions. ✅Done right, retrofit can also make your home comfier, healthier and cheaper-to-run. Book a FREE, no-obligation call to learn more: https://ow.ly/EvTV50YzOGG