Grants for Home Improvements in the UK

Environmental Grants

• According to the Energy Saving Trust there are hundreds of grants available for environmentally friendly home improvements. These range from installing new attic insulation to covering the cost of an energy efficient boiler. The Energy Saving Trust also offers a search facility and advice service to find additional available grants.

  Energy Saving Trust
  21 Dartmouth Street
  London, England, SW1H 9BP
  +011-44-800-512-012
  energysavingtrust.org.uk

Warm Front

• Warm Front is a government-funded program that's designed to help make homes more energy efficient. Grants awards of up to $5,250 are available to help improve the insulation and overall heating efficiency of your home. You can check eligibility requirements and apply online. Once approved, Warm Front engineers will even carry out the installations.

  Warm Front
  Eaga House
  Archbold Terrace
  Jesmond
  Newcastle upon Tyne, England, NE2 1DB
  +011-44-800-072-9006
  warmfront.co.uk

Disabled Facilities Grants

• If you're disabled or live with a disabled person, you may be eligible for a home improvement grant. According to the Directgov website, improvements can include installing wheelchair ramps, upgrading heating systems, widening access points or even putting in a stair lift. Applications are available at the housing or environmental departments of local council offices.

  UK Government Direct
  direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/Planning/GrantsFundsAndStandards/DG_10027032

Home Grants for Elderly People

• Foundations, the National Body for Home Improvement Agencies, helps elderly people in England with home repairs, installations and improvements. The organization is made up of a network of 230 agencies that offer free home improvement services. These range from simple jobs, like fixing a leaky faucet, to complex installations, such as renovating an entire bathroom.

  Foundations
  Bleaklow House
  Howard Town Mill
  Derbyshire, England, SK13 8HT
  +011-44-845-864-5210
  foundations.uk.com