A celebration of the accomplishments of the Friends of Energy House 2.0 charitable programme marked a momentous year and set the stage for the launch of the 2024 Philanthropic Programme.
Taking place earlier this month at The Lowry Theatre, the event attracted numerous guests who were treated to a tour of Energy House 2.0, providing them with an up-close look at the state-of-the-art research facility. This was followed by a delightful meal and inspiring speeches at the Lowry, Salford Quays.
The Friends of Energy House 2.0 community, established in 2022, has played a pivotal role in Energy House Labs’ philanthropic endeavours. In the previous year, corporate partners generously contributed nearly £300,000, which was directed towards impactful projects. These included funding two PhD studentships and supporting four sustainability awareness initiatives.
Among these initiatives were projects aimed at engaging school children in sustainability through poetry and animation, developing a pilot sustainability and climate change education program for refugee professionals, empowering ethnic minority women in Greater Manchester, and conducting workshops on climate change education for K12 students. For further details on these community-led impact projects, click here.
Professor Will Swan, the Director of Energy House Labs at the University of Salford, expressed his satisfaction with the turnout, stating, “Both Richard and I were delighted to see so many partners join us for the evening. Friends of Energy House 2.0 provides a fantastic platform for Salford and our partners to make a positive impact in the community and approach sustainability in innovative and accessible ways, extending our reach to demographics that may otherwise be overlooked.”
Looking ahead, the Energy House Labs Philanthropic Programme for 2024 is geared towards sustaining and expanding its efforts. Plans for the upcoming year were discussed, highlighting the importance of continued support for scholarships, community projects, and research into fuel poverty.