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Match funding from British Gas

British Gas
Energy for Tomorrow

Up to £40,000 for eligible project

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Funding: Up to £40,000

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Eligible: Registered not-for-profit organisations and Community Benefit Societies

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Aim: Helping community sports clubs reach net zero though match funding and expert advice

Applications have now closed 
Shortlisted projects will be notified by 24 April and invited to Pitch Day on 12 & 14 May

Energy for tomorrow partners

The impact of Energy for Tomorrow so far:

£141,363

+ estimated £2,820 Gift Aid

Total raised

5

Total projects

861

Total supporters

Which projects are eligible?

Projects that:

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Are championing inclusion

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Are changing energy behaviours

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Are supporting communities

Projects run by:

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Charities

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Community Interest Companies

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Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC) 

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Other registered not-for-profit organisations

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Community Benefit Societies

Example projects include those which:

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Do not offer football as their primary sport

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Have an energy project in mind for their site or premises

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Have a clear social mission 

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Have a viable and feasible idea

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Deliver accessible and inclusive sporting opportunities

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Inspire individuals to do things differently for a more sustainable future

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Encourage collaboration within communities to deliver projects with far-reaching impact

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Enable a more inclusive and sustainable future in communities through the power of sports

Key dates

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3 April 2026

Applications Close

Ensure your application is submitted by 23.59 on 3 April 2026.

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12 & 14 May

Pitch Day

Shortlisted projects will be invited to a Pitch Day where they will meet the funder and present their project.

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18 May - 1 Aug

Planning & Support

Successful clubs will be given support from 18th May until the start of their fundraising campaign.

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1 Aug - 31 Oct

Crowdfunding

Successful clubs will crowdfund for 4 - 6 weeks between 1st August and 31st October.

How to access this funding

Create your project

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Add a project on Crowdfunder. Tell us your story, how much you need to raise, and why you need to raise funds.

Apply for funding

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Apply for the Energy For Tomorrow fund. British Gas will review your application and decide if you're successful.

Get funded

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Pledges made by supporters, up to a maximum of £250, will be matched by the Energy For Tomorrow Fund. Ts&Cs apply.

Crowdfund with confidence

Crowdfunding can help you build support and raise money for your idea – but it requires planning. That’s why we’ve created practical tools to help you get started and succeed.

More about the Energy for Tomorrow Fund

British Gas and Energy for Tomorrow, in partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB, have teamed up with Crowdfunder to support grassroots sports clubs on their net zero journey.

The fund offers matched funding, energy advice and crowdfunding support to help projects raise the funds they need to make lasting, energy-saving improvements.

Applications for this round of crowdfunding are now open! Take a look at 2025's successful projects above for some inspiration. Together we can energise a greener, fairer future for grassroots sports.

Before applying please read the Energy for Tomorrow Application Guidance and Eligibility Criteria.

All funded projects are required to agree to the Energy for Tomorrow Terms and Conditions.

Eligibility and pledge criteria

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