Didsbury LTC Energy for Tomorrow Campaign

Aim

Help Didsbury Lawn Tennis Club cut carbon and stay warm by funding an energy-efficient heat pump for our community clubhouse

🌱 A Greener Future for Didsbury Lawn Tennis Club

We’re Didsbury Lawn Tennis Club—a not-for-profit, volunteer-run sports club in South Manchester. While tennis is our core activity, our clubhouse is a year-round hub for community connection, hosting everything from junior coaching and yoga to table tennis, bridge, chess, foodbank events, and local birthday parties.

🔥 The Problem: Outdated Heating

Right now, we rely on four ageing electric heaters. They’re expensive to run, slow to heat the space, and sometimes left on overnight—posing a fire risk and wasting energy.

We’ve improved our roof insulation and are adding curtains, but the heaters remain a major issue for comfort, safety and sustainability.

💡 The Solution: An Energy-Efficient Heat Pump

We’re raising funds to install an air-to-air heat pump. These systems are 3–4 times more efficient than standard electric heating. They use less energy, heat rooms more effectively, and include a programmable timer to prevent waste.

📌 Cost: £6,900

With this upgrade, we expect to reduce our heating costs by around two-thirds, lower our carbon footprint, and create a safer, warmer, more welcoming clubhouse that can be used throughout the winter by the whole community.

💙 British Gas Energy for Tomorrow

Thanks to the British Gas Energy for Tomorrow Fund, every £1 you donate will be matched with a further £2. That means £10 becomes £30 — triple the impact!

🙌 Support Your Local Tennis Club

Whether you play tennis, attend community events, or just care about accessible local spaces—this project is for you. Please donate, share, and support our mission to heat Didsbury LTC the sustainable way.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made