Climate Challenge Fund

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1 Climate Challenge Fund Public bodies and community groups working together through the Scottish Government s Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) Sustainable Scotland Network Conference 5 October 2017

2 Workshop plan Public bodies and community groups working together through the Scottish Government s Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) 1. Update on the impact of the CCF 2. Explore opportunities for partnership working with local community projects and highlight case studies of successful partnering between CCF projects and public bodies a. Climate change reports b. Campaigns and annual events c. CCF Ideas Bank

3 1. Update on the CCF

4 Climate Challenge Fund The Scottish Government's Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) provides grants and support for community-led organisations to tackle climate change by running projects that reduce local carbon emissions. Keep Scotland Beautiful manages the CCF on behalf of the Scottish Government: Staff support applicants and those awarded grants. Free training, events and support to help communities across Scotland build their capacity to tackle climate change

5 Climate Challenge Fund a few stats 2008 Climate Challenge Fund launches 986 Projects in 622 communities awarded CCF funding 32 All local authorities have had funded CCF projects 12.87m CCF grant awards to SIMD Decile 1 72 CCF grant awards to ethnic minority communities 85.8m Total of CCF grants awarded

6 Climate Challenge Fund Grants Climate Challenge Fund grants of up to 150,000 per organisation, per year, for projects taking place between 1 April 2018 and 31 March Expression of Interest deadline was 28 August. For some CCF Grant Recipients (with projects involving waste and circular economy activities, or installation of energy efficient measures in community-owned buildings) will be match funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The ERDF comes from the European Structural and Investment Fund.

7 Development Grants Climate Challenge Fund Development Grants Up to 1,500. To help community-led organisations identify and scope out potential climate action projects. With the aim of enabling the organisation to apply for a CCF grant or to another funder. Applications closed in September.

8 Training & support Capacity Building Programme Keep Scotland Beautiful is proud to offer free training, events and resources to support community-led organisations take action on climate change. We offer this through the Capacity Building programme as part of our management of the CCF on behalf of the Scottish Government

9 Carbon Literacy training Two-day Carbon Literacy for Communities course Science behind climate change and likely impacts Confidence to speak about climate change and identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions in your community. Accredited by the award-winning Carbon Literacy Project

10 Climate Conversations Why not start a discussion about climate change with your community? A series of 'Climate Conversations' has been initiated by the Scottish Government to encourage a discussion about how we can reduce the emissions that cause climate change, and prepare for a changing climate. With support from the "How to" Guide and resources you can hold a Climate Conversation with a group of friends or a local community group.

11 CCF Eligibility All potential applicants must meet criteria for their organisation and project. Organisation: Scottish based Led by the community Operating on a not for profit basis, or a trading company wholly owned by a not for profit organisation Legally constituted Project: Community Carbon Reduction Sustainable Legacy Improved Climate Literacy

12 What is eligible for CCF funding? The CCF website has full details of what is eligible for CCF funded (or not!) organised by theme of project. Some key items eligible for funding are detailed: Staff costs Capital costs Office costs Volunteer expenses Display equipment Event costs (e.g. catering)

13 Who applied for latest round of CCF funding? We received an incredible response from community-led organisations across Scotland. Over 450 Expressions of Interest every local authority area represented Over 250 Draft Applications 74 Development Grants, with a total value of 104,505

14 What type of projects have been supported? The CCF has supported projects involving energy efficiency improvements to community owned buildings, home energy efficiency advice, lower carbon travel options, community growing initiatives and schemes to tackle waste.

15 Community-owned buildings Help your community retrofit energy efficient measures in a building: Insulation Draught proofing Double glazing & secondary glazing Radiator reflectors Lighting Heating zoning controls Note: Buildings must be owned by the community or have at least a 50 year lease.

16 Community-owned buildings case study Edinbane Hall Energy Efficiency project Isle of Skye

17 Energy efficiency Help your community reduce energy use CCF projects have included: Energy efficiency advice, Promotion of woodfuel and Promotion of household renewables

18 Energy efficiency case study SCOREscotland, Edinburgh

19 Travel Help your community move to lower carbon travel alternatives CCF projects have involved: Promotion and facilitation of active travel Promotion of public transport Car shares and car clubs and Fuel efficient driving

20 Travel case study Fallin Community Enterprises Recyke-a-Bike Cycle friendly employers and campuses

21 Food Help your community grow and eat more local food and reduce food waste CCF projects have included: Community growing space Promotion of local food Redistribution of food that might have gone to waste Cookery lessons

22 Food case study Charlie s Plot Fife

23 Waste Help your community reduce waste and move further towards a circular economy CCF projects have worked to: Reduce over-consumption Encourage the reuse of items Extend the life of everyday items through repair and maintenance Promote recycling of materials.

24 Waste case study Re:volve Recycle Lightburn Elderly Association South Lanarkshire

25 Aligning the CCF We co-ordinate two working groups to ensure alignment with policy and other major stakeholders Stakeholder Working Group: Home Energy Scotland, Local Energy Scotland, Zero Waste Scotland, Fed of City Farms & Gardens Scotland, Nourish Scotland, Sustrans Scotland, Cycling Scotland, Adaption Scotland, CEMVO Scotland, Sustainable Scotland Network. Grant Recipient Working Group: Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council, Greener Kirkcaldy, Local Energy Action Plan Renfrewshire, Forth Environment Link, Lightburn Elderly Association Project, Tagsa Uibhist.

26 Working with Public Bodies We send key information on CCF funding and invitations to local events to all SSN local authority lead contacts. This has resulted in: Effective dispersal of funding and support opportunities Collaborative working on planning on CCF events such as Information Surgeries.

27 Working together CCF projects and public bodies Some examples: Tullibody Healthy Living Network have worked with Clackmannanshire Council to source additional growing space for the Tullibody Community Garden CCF project and input to future planning. Glasgow Bike Station have worked with Glasgow School of Art to help staff and students switch to travel by bike through the Uni-Cycle CCF project. Mull and Iona Community Trust are working with the Argyll and Bute Council to develop baselines for recycling, how to improve local recycling sites and develop new sites.

28 2. Working with your local with CCF project There are a variety of options. a. Climate Change Reports b. Campaigns and events c. CCF Ideas Bank

29 Find your local CCF project View our online map Sort the interactive map on the CCF website by: Local authority Theme of project (energy, travel, food, waste) Contact the SSN team who can put you in contact with CCF team

30 Climate Change Reports Background The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 places duties on public bodies relating to climate change. 146 of the 150 Major Player organisations submitted reports and these are now available on the Climate Change Reports page, alongside the reports submitted for the 2014/15 pilot year. Briefing summary on the information provided within the Public Bodies Climate Change Reports.

31 Climate change reports Information about work with CCF Projects to go in Section 7: Recommended Reporting on wider influence. Policies and actions (what you are doing to reduce your emissions) Partnership working (initiatives including third sector organisations) Other sections

32 Question 3 Polices & Actions to reduce emissions University of St Andrews case study: CCF projects run by Transition University of St Andrews in partnership with St Andrews Environmental Network over last five years and additionally St Andrews Botanic Garden in 2015/16.

33 Question 3 free text field University of St Andrews case study: Further information on CCF projects run by Transition University of St Andrews partnerships and other funders Headline achievements: Won EUAC Green Gown Highly Commended Transition events attended by 2177 people Re-used 4.5 tonnes of furniture and household goods Harvested 730kg of fruit and veg and managed 13 growing spaces

34 Question 4 Partnership working, communications & capacity building University of St Andrews case study: CCF projects run by Transition University of St Andrews in partnership with St Andrews Environmental Network over last five years and additionally St Andrews Botanic Garden in 2015/16.

35 Question 5 Food & Drink Stirling Council Case study: Working with Forth Environment Link - A seminar to gauge interest in developing Stirling as a Sustainable Food City. This was followed by a visioning workshop in February 2016, from which a proposal to develop a Stirling Food Hub emerged. This initiative will be led by Forth Environment Link and will build on the strengths and experience they gained supporting the Grow Forth local food network and in delivering the Climate Challenge Funded Get Ready for Local Food project during 2015.

36 Climate change reports points for discussion What community-led activity are you planning to include in Section 7 this year? Could you include work with CCF projects? Do you know where local CCF projects are located and what activities they are undertaking? Are you aware of CCF projects with CCF applications currently in development?

37 Campaigns and Weeks of Action Use Campaigns or an annual week of action to link up with CCF projects in your area.

38 Campaigns points for discussion CCF projects in your area can help your public body with Cycle Friendly Employer status Healthy Working Lives Resource efficiency pledge

39 Weeks of Action points for discussion What weeks (or days of action) could you use to link up with local CCF projects? Energy Earth Hour, Green Homes Network, Big Energy Saving Week Travel Cycle to Work Day, Lift Share Week Food One Planet Picnic Waste Recycle week, European Week for Waste Reduction, Pass it on Week, Garage Sale Other Climate Week Some other ideas celebration events, milestones, lists

40 Ideas Bank Sharing experience The Ideas Bank aims to open up the Climate Challenge Fund to enable previously ineligible bodies to contribute ideas and expertise to grassroots communities to enable them to take action on climate change.

41 Ideas Bank case study Western Isles Council and Horshader Community Development Western Isles Council submitted a project template for a community growing project to the Ideas Bank. Horshader Community Development submitted an application for CCF funding using their Ideas Bank template. Horshader Community Growing Project was awarded funding in 2014 and helped to reduce local carbon emissions and meet both community and local authority objectives.

42 Ideas Bank points for discussion Discuss ideas for a project template to submit to the Ideas Bank that requires a community group partner Some ideas might include Building asset transfer e.g. Fairfield Community Sports Hub, Dundee CCF project providing energy efficiency advice provide a referral scheme for local authority tenants Setting up sustainable travel infrastructure e.g. match funding for Smarter Choices/Smarter Places Home Waste Recycling Centre work with community group to intercept waste for re-use

43 Contact us Through your SSN lead or directly tel , tel Facebook: ClimateChallengeFund #ClimateChallengeFund Newsletter register via homepage of CCF website

44 Thank you