Frequently asked questions
When will we find out whether our application has been successful?
What are the funding deadline dates?
How will my application be assessed?
We have secured/applied for LCBP funding, are we still eligible to apply for SOURCE funding?
What technologies will the SOURCE fund support?
Do we need to supply photos or additional information with the application form?
If we are successful, how soon can we access the grant?
If we are successful, how long will we have to spend the grant?
How will the grant be paid to us?
If our application is unsuccessful, can we reapply?
If our application is successful, can we apply for another grant?
Can we apply if we have already started our project?
Will E.ON give feedback on unsuccessful applications?
Do you have a list of recommended installers?
Can you give advice on what is the most suitable technology for our building?
Will E.ON fund feasibility projects to assess which technology is most viable?
We are a school, can we apply for funding?
We are a local authority, can we apply for funding?
We are a religious/political organisation, can we apply for funding?
We are a housing association, can we apply for funding?
Who are the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)?
How do CAF charity cheques work?
What do you mean by not for profit organisations?
How do we apply for funding?
Complete the application form on the SOURCE Fund pages of the website and email to source@eon-uk.com. Postal applications will also be accepted however email is the preferred route to reduce carbon emissions.
To apply for funding download and complete the application form.
Download the application form (Word, 80KB)
If you need help on how to complete the form take a look at our guidance notes.
Once completed please email your application to source@eon-uk.com
All applications must provide an email address.
TopWhen will we find out whether our application has been successful?
Within about 4 weeks after the deadline date.
What are the funding deadline dates?
The next deadline dates for 2008 is Friday 3 October 2008.
How will my application be assessed?
All applications that meet the project eligibility for funding will be assessed by the SOURCE Fund Committee made up of representatives from across E.ON UK businesses.
Can E.ON read my application and give me feedback before I officially submit an application to the fund?
To ensure the application and selection process is fair, E.ON is unable to give feedback or guidance on individual application forms. To assist community groups with the application process, guidance notes have been provided on each section of the application form with additional guidance available online.
We have secured/applied for LCBP funding, are we still eligible to apply for SOURCE funding?
Yes. E.ON must be the sole corporate sponsor of any project however; projects that have secured public sector funding are eligible to apply.
What technologies will the SOURCE fund support?
We do not have a definitive list of technologies that the fund will support. Providing the project either results in the creation of energy from a sustainable source and/or in the reduction of energy consumed within the community building, the application will be considered.
Do we need to supply photos or additional information with the application form?
The application form has been designed so that you do not have to send any additional information. However, should you wish to send in anything to support your application you may do so. To keep carbon emissions down, please submit your completed application form together with any additional information by email to source@eon-uk.com. This will also save both printing and postage costs for your community organisation.
If we are successful, how soon can we access the grant?
If you are successful, you will be sent a ‘SOURCE Fund acceptance form’. As soon as a signed copy has been received by us, you can access 80% of the grant by CAF charity cheque. The remaining 20% of the grant will be paid upon completion of the project.
If we are successful, how long will we have to spend the grant?
The grant should be spent within 12 months of it being awarded. 80% of the grant will be paid at the beginning of the project and the remaining 20% upon completion.
How will the grant be paid to us?
You will be sent a Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) charity cheque for the awarded amount. You will need to complete the bottom section on the cheque with your organisation name and bank details and return this to the address on the back of the charity cheque. CAF will then release the grant payment into your account. If you are not a registered charity CAF may contact you by letter for further information, before releasing the payment.
If our application is unsuccessful, can we reapply?
Yes, you can reapply at any time.
If our application is successful, can we apply for another grant?
No, once you have been awarded a grant from SOURCE, you are excluded from applying again.
Can we apply if we have already started our project?
No. If your project has already started you can not apply retrospecively for funding from SOURCE.
Will E.ON give feedback on unsuccessful applications?
Regrettably, due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot give individual feedback.
Do you have a list of recommended installers?
We do not provide a list of recommended installers.
Can you give advice on what is the most suitable technology for our building?
There are a number of fact sheets provided on the SOURCE web pages giving information about different micro generation technologies and energy efficiency measures. Unfortunately we are not able to come out and assess your individual building/site.
Will E.ON fund feasibility projects to assess which technology is most viable?
Funding will not be granted solely for feasibility projects.
We are a school, can we apply for funding?
Yes you can. If the application is in conjunction with an LEA, the school must lead the application.
We are a local authority, can we apply for funding?
Community groups working with their local authority can apply for funding. The community group must lead the application and any grants will be awarded to them.
We are a religious/political organisation, can we apply for funding?
You can apply for funding if the technology or measures are to be installed in a community building that is available for the whole community to use regardless of religious or political beliefs. You must show evidence within your application that all members of the community use your facility.
We are a housing association, can we apply for funding?
The Source Fund supports projects within community buildings. Residential and/or commercial buildings will not be supported under the fund.
Who are the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)?
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is a registered charity that works to create greater value for charities and social enterprise. They do this by transforming the way donations are made and the way charitable funds are managed. Their core activity is to provide innovative financial services to charities and their supporters, including company and individual donors. CAF distributes over £1 million to charity every working day and is committed to making the UK one of the best giving environments in the world.
For more information visit www.cafonline.org
What are CAF charity cheques?
CAF charity 'cheques' are used to donate money to any charity in the UK providing they are either registered with the Charity Commission or the organisation is recognised as being charitable by HM Revenue and Customs. These include schools, hospitals, churches and places of worship.
How do CAF charity cheques work?
The charity 'cheque' works like a voucher. We will send a charity 'cheque' to a charitable organisation it wants to support. After receiving the charity 'cheque' the organisation must confirm their charitable status and bank details on the front of the 'cheque' and then post it to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). CAF will then validate the organisation and make the payment to the charity's bank account within five working days of the receiving the 'cheque'. This does not mean you have to be a registered charity, but you must be recognised as being charitable by HM Revenue and Customs.
Please note that the 'cheque' is valid for six months only and it cannot be processed through any high street bank. It must be sent to CAF for processing.
What do you mean by not for profit organisations?
A not for profit organisation is an incorporated organisation which exists for educational or charitable reasons, and from which its shareholder or trustees do not benefit financially, and is recognised as being charitable by HM Revenue and Customs.
Further questions
If you have further questions which are not answered above or on our web pages, you can email source@eon-uk.com
