We're out and about in Penrith and Appleby - find out more about our free home energy advice. 📍Creative Café, 7 April, 10am-2pm, The Appleby Hub, Appleby 📍Lighthouse Community Hub, 8 April, 12.30pm-2.30pm, Influence Church, Penrith 📍Renew Wellbeing Café, 10 April, 9.30am-2pm, Public Hall, Appleby

☀️ Thinking about solar panels? Join our free event in Crosthwaite nr Kendal later this month to learn how solar PV works, what it costs, and whether it’s right for your home. Get clear, practical advice to make informed decisions. 👉 Find out more and book your free place https://ow.ly/jpIh50YCNvQ

📈 With energy price hikes on the horizon, get a FREE call with one of our retrofit experts to find out what measures could make your home cosier and future-ready. 👷‍♂️From heat pumps to improved insulation, we'll talk you through options in a no-obligation call. Book: https://ow.ly/WVxF50YzMw4

Earth Hour is at 8:30pm today! To take part: 💡Switch off lights from 8:30 to 9:30pm - you could walk, stargaze, or enjoy a candlelit meal or board game 🕛Spend 1 hour (it doesn't have to be at half 8!) taking action for our planet #MyHourForEarth #BiggestHourForEarth

From 12 noon on Wed 22 April our Big Give campaign will begin - and for a week all donations will be doubled! Pledge your support now and help us to Stand up for Climate Action in Cumbria: https://ow.ly/NEoa50YzkOw #EarthDay2026 #EarthDay #BigGive #EarthRaise #GreenMatchFund

🏠👷‍♂️If you're planning home upgrades this spring, book a free in-depth call with one of our retrofit experts to understand which renovations could also cut your energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint, and make your home comfier and future-ready: https://ow.ly/a7z750YvbHM

📣 Got a great climate or nature story in your community? Let’s help you tell it. Our online session this Wednesday will show you how to craft a compelling story, pitch to local journalists and use social media creatively. Perfect for Great Big Green Week! More info: https://ow.ly/G9W250YrRlz

Planning something for Great Big Green Week in June? 🌿 Come to our online workshop and learn how to turn your event into a great story. You’ll leave with top tips, and the confidence to share what your community is doing for climate and nature. Find out more and book https://ow.ly/64fN50YrR6C

🏡 Every home is different - which is why expert retrofit planning, tailored to you and your home, is so important. 🎥 Meet the homeowners who upgraded their home without breaking the bank, thanks to expert guidance from our Retrofit team. Watch the full story: https://ow.ly/zbvb50Ytx5H

Today is the #InternationalDayofForests, a good day to revisit our webinar about the important role trees can play in achieving a zero carbon Cumbria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbtcUN1UOf0

📽️If you love films as much as you love the planet, check out The Climate Reality Check: https://ow.ly/cAe450YqpL6 🔥Based on the Bechdel-Wallace Test, it measures whether the reality of climate change is shown in a film or narrative. 🐦 Share your thoughts - or recommend your fave climate storytelling

No Mow May is back and it's bigger and wilder than ever! 🌱🐝 Leave the mower in the shed this No Mow Movement! Watch your lawn come alive with wildflowers, bees, and butterflies. Pledge to join the No Mow Movement👉 https://loom.ly/ay3YcNA Sign up. Stop mowing. Sit back and let it grow.💚 #NMM

🏠Many homes lose heat through tiny gaps in the building fabric. Air tightness testing reveals where air is leaking in and out, so you can make informed decisions about making your home cosier and cheaper-to-run ⚡Find out about our Air Tightness Testing service: https://ow.ly/jIec50Yqe1B

Planning for Great Big Green Week or The Big Lunch this June? Funding available to help groups run events around climate, nature and sustainable food. Grants available in both Westmorland & Furness and Cumberland Council areas. Find out more and apply: https://zerocarboncumbria.co.uk/action/gbgw/

Cumbria has some of England's least energy-efficient housing - older, rural, listed and/or historic buildings all present challenges! That's why our retrofit team combines practical, academic, and architectural expertise to provide the thoughtful advice your home deserves: https://ow.ly/3zwQ50Yqbon

Got questions about home energy? Our expert team are travelling around the county answering your queries about heating, smart meters, changing energy bills, and heating and insulation schemes and grants. We can also show you how to get to FREE energy saving equipment. https://ow.ly/4QHj50YtYWL

Thinking of a Great Big Green Week event? We can help. Alongside the grants available, we’re also running free online sessions to help organisers: ✔ share their story with local media ✔ plan low-carbon events ✔ connect with other groups Find out more: https://zerocarboncumbria.co.uk/action/gbgw/

Huge thanks to all of our brilliant sponsors who helped make today's Zero Carbon Cumbria Summit possible.

For today's Zero Carbon Cumbria Summit, we worked hard to keep the carbon footprint down, including lunch, which was a choice of either Venison Casserole, sustainably sourced from within the national park, or hearty veg casserole.

For today's Zero Carbon Cumbria Summit, we worked hard to keep the carbon footprint down, including lunch, which was a choice of either Venison Casserole, sustainably sourced from within the national park, or hearty veg casserole.

Want more people to hear about the amazing work happening in your community? Join our online workshop “Tell Your Green Story: Media & Storytelling for Great Big Green Week” - learn how to pitch stories to journalists and use social media effectively. Book your free place https://ow.ly/YqV850YrQv6

Common home retrofit mistake: Guesswork😭 It's easy to spend 1000s before fully understanding your property, but don’t guess when it comes to your home! Our friendly experts help you make evidence-based improvements that suit your budget, your timeline, and your home: https://ow.ly/lWYO50Yq7U3

It's #FoodWasteActionWeek! 😬 60% of food waste happens in our homes. 😵Every year, UK households throw away 4.4 million tonnes of edible food (worth £17.5 billion!), creating 16 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. Revisit our Reducing Food Waste webinar: https://ow.ly/wOqC50Yqp0s

Considering a home retrofit, or planning some spring renovations? Every home is unique. Our retrofit experts can help you understand yours, so you get your energy efficiency upgrades right first time. Discover more, or book a free call: https://ow.ly/Nkuv50Yq6sh

If you're planning on growing you own this year, generate free donations for us on everything you need in the garden with @giveasyoulive! https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/futureproofcumbria?utm_source=charitytoolkit&utm_content=169571&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=CTGardenImprovementsCampaign

Don't miss our final briefing paper webinar today at 12.30pm 📢 We'll be joined by expert speakers including Anna Moore, Chair of the National Retrofit Hub Finance Working Group. Anna will give us some insights into co-designing financial solutions that work for all. 🔗 https://ow.ly/n9Hp50YoXZe

Martin Lewis's latest podcast focusses on energy bills. On 1st April, all bills will come down, and Martin explains how to make the most of it. Listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002s20n If you need help comparing tariffs and switching, we can help. Call us now 01768 216 500.

Don't miss our webinar today at 12.30pm 📢 We'll be joined by expert speakers to explore the question: How can we deepen engagement and participation across Cumbria’s communities? Sign up now: https://ow.ly/qWUe50YlK1s

Our climate trainers are in Millom today, having great conversations about climate change and what it means for communities in Copeland. Our courses are a great way to understand climate change and spark conversations about local climate action! Discover more: https://ow.ly/P6iL50YkW36

Get your heat pump questions answered at our FREE St Bees event next Tues! ✅Hear how heat pumps perform in homes like yours ✅Get the facts - no jargon or sales pitch ✅Hear from vetted local installers Book your spot: https://ow.ly/nMK050Yf5HG

Installing radiator reflector panels makes your home cosier - and can cut your energy bills by £25 a year! Get more tips to make your home cosier, greener and cheaper to run with our Free Home Energy Support: https://ow.ly/5LPb50YgYpS #EnergyBills #Sustainability #ZeroCarbonCumbria

Join us in St Bees to learn about heat pumps and whether they're right for your home Hear from Cumbrian households already using heat pumps, find out if your home is heat-pump ready, see what grants are available, and learn how to connect with trusted local installers. https://ow.ly/17qH50Yce5Y

Shopping small, or switching to more planet-friendly products? Generate free donations for us at lots of ethical retailers with @GiveasyouLive > https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/futureproofcumbria?utm_source=charitytoolkit&utm_content=169571&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=CTEthicalShoppingCampaign

It's chilly out there!🔥We believe everyone has the right to a warm, healthy home - that’s why we offer free, independent advice about making your home warmer, more comfortable & cheaper to heat. 📝Fill in our form to get a free call with a qualified, independent adviser: https://ow.ly/MVBW50Yfhaw

Our Development Manager, Caroline, recently spoke to News & Star about all things Futureproof Cumbria: who we are, what we're doing to take action on climate change, and why we think it's important - now more than ever: https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/25822645.fighting-climate-change-cumbria/

We're delighted to welcome Michael Robinson as our new Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership Manager. His appointment coincides with new funding from Westmorland & Furness Council, supported by the Lake District National Park Authority, to grow the ZCC project and Partnership: https://ow.ly/6CIH50YcjJ9

Confused by home energy advice? You’re not alone. With our friends at People Powered Retrofit, we're working to understand what works when people look for home retrofit help. 💬 Still time to share your views - closes Friday 13th: https://retrofit.coop/citizens-advice-research-project

Don't miss our webinar today at 12.30pm 📢 We'll be joined by expert speakers to explore the question: How can we get better data collection, integration, and evaluation in Cumbria to drive effective decision-making and accelerate Cumbria’s journey toward net zero? 🔗 https://ow.ly/GHIH50YbKVB

We'd like to say a huge thank you to Sustainable Arnside for helping to generate such an amazing turnout to our most recent heat pump event. Our next event is taking place in St Bees on 24 Feb, 7pm-8.30pm. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/ZZPw50Yce5V #HeatPump #WarmHomes #Renewables #Retrofit

How can better data drive faster, more effective climate action in Cumbria? Join us on Wednesday for the second webinar in our decarbonisation series, exploring practical ways to improve data collection, integration, and evaluation to support smarter decision-making. https://ow.ly/GHIH50YbKVB

Better homes start with better advice. Working with People Powered Retrofit, we're asking residents to share their experiences of seeking retrofit and energy advice. It only takes a few minutes, and your voice really matters https://retrofit.coop/citizens-advice-research-project

Still time to book for our free webinar - Influencing decarbonisation policy and practice - Wednesday 12:30. Featuring expert insight into practical steps for stronger, more coherent climate governance. Book your free spot: https://ow.ly/gBEr50Y11tB

Have you tried to get advice about making home energy improvements? We're working with People Powered Retrofit to research how well current advice works for real people. 📝 Take the short survey and help shape retrofit advice for households. https://retrofit.coop/citizens-advice-research-project

Discover how heat pumps can increase the comfort of your home, shrink your carbon footprint, and help you save money at our FREE events: 📍 ARNSIDE: Sat 31 Jan | 2–3:30pm | WI and Village Hall 📍 ST BEES: Tues 24 Feb | 7–8:30pm | New College Hall https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/ #heatpump

🌍 Want to help shape effective climate action? The first of four webinars will explore how policy alignment and coherence can be strengthened across local, regional and national levels. 📅 4 Feb | 12.30pm https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&id=523

📢 Join us for a free webinar: Influencing decarbonisation policy and practice. Explore how policy can be better aligned to accelerate Cumbria’s net-zero journey. 🗓 4 Feb ⌚12:30–1:30pm Book your free place https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&id=523

🏠Join us next week in Arnside - or next month in St Bees - to discover how a #heatpump can make your home warmer, and lower your carbon footprint and energy bills. 📍ARNSIDE - Sat 31 Jan, 2pm 📍ST BEES - Tues 24 Feb, 7pm Book your FREE space: https://ow.ly/U0cO50XKKb2#heatpump

📣 We’re hiring! We're looking for a friendly and proactive Project Officer to help deliver home energy support across Cumbria. Part-time, great team, meaningful climate work. Find out more and apply: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/job/project-officer-homes-team/

Tomorrow! Our free info session is for anyone interested in making a difference in their community. You will learn: ❓ How our service works and who’s eligible. 💡 What advice and equipment we can provide. 💸 About grants and financial support. 📞 How to refer people. Sign up: https://ow.ly/Qc5Y50XVthW

Planning home improvements? Before you decide, join one of our FREE events to get a clear, honest view on heat pumps and how they perform in real homes like yours: 📍ARNSIDE - Sat 31 Jan, 2pm, WI & Village Hall 📍ST BEES - Tues 24 Feb, 7pm, New College Hall Book now: https://ow.ly/YSnN50XKxVW