Lewisham Climate Grants 2025
Lewisham Council is offering new Climate Grants to help local organisations and businesses lead on climate action and build a fairer, more sustainable borough.
About the project
From cutting down on energy use and waste to fixing up second-hand items, growing food nearby, and helping people save money – we're looking to fund projects that are making a positive difference in the community.
There are two funding streams:
- Community Energy Fund – for local groups
- Repair, Reuse, Recycle Grants – for businesses
Applications for this round of funding are now being evaluated.
We will contact all applicants with the results in January 2026.
Thank you for your interest in the Climate Fund. Please check back for future funding opportunities.
Successful grants
Fixing fashion with Make Mee Studio
Make Mee Studio is a sewing school based in Crofton Park library.
Saving with solar at Dalmain School
Dalmain Primary is the oldest school in Lewisham. It is also the first to move away from fossil fuels by using solar panels and a heat pump.
Nothing wasted at Mont58
Mont58 is an independent, family run coffee roastery and cafe. They provide freshly ground coffee and snacks from their Corbett Library hut and Sydenham cafe. They are on their way to being waste free
Growing community with RMUK
Rastafari Movement UK CIC is a health and wellbeing centre providing food and support to anyone nearby who needs it.
Warm welcomes at Facework
Facework CIC is a social enterprise that helps people build skills and find work.
Meet the team
Lewisham Council's Climate Resilience team offers grant funding to help local groups, businesses, and schools deliver projects that make the borough a cleaner and healthier place to live. The team aims to support creative, community-led projects that reduce pollution, save energy, and reuse materials, creating new opportunities for residents and helping protect the environment. By working together with people in Lewisham, the council invests in a more sustainable future for everyone, with benefits like warmer homes, cleaner air, and vibrant green spaces.
The team:
Martin O'Brien - Head of Climate Resilience
Andrew Karune - Community Energy Manager
Sophie Slater - Climate Action Officer
Contact Us
Timeline
Community Energy Fund applications open
Repair, Reuse, Recycle Grants applications open
Successful applicants informed
Signed funding agreements
Project delivery
News
Repair, Reuse, Recycle Q&A and Grant Readiness Webinars
Thank you to everyone who attended the Lewisham Climate Grants Launch on 24 October at Blue Garage. We were incredibly encouraged to see so many of you attending and making connections, and are lookin
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Calling all Repair, Reuse, and Recycling champions!
Lewisham businesses are invited to take part in celebrating Repair Week.You might be already offering repairs year-round and want to give a discount. Or maybe you’re planning on hosting a workshop, of
Last chance to apply
This is a reminder that both Climate Grants (Community Energy Fund and Repair, Reuse, Recycle) close for applications this coming Monday 8 December at 11.59pm.Please submit your application before the
Watch our Repair, Reuse, Recycle Grant Q&A webinar
Hi everyone,Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in our Climate Grants so far, or spotted one of our case study posters out in the wild.As a reminder, you have just under two weeks to compl
Sign up for the Community Energy Kickstart Webinar
LCEF Kickstart Information Webinar - Planning Your Low Carbon Project JourneyDetailsTuesday 18 November 17:00 - 18:30 GMT Online RegisterGet clear on goals, measures and funding basics. Delivered by G
Community Energy Fund Q&A Events
Join us online to learn about the Lewisham Community Energy Fund.The Lewisham Community Energy Fund is now in its third year of helping local projects cut carbon emissions and save energy. We’re hosti
Launch event
Does your organisation have a plan for tangible, local climate action? Maybe you’re planning solar panels for your community centre or have ways for your small business to cut down on plastics waste.
Team
Let's introduce you to the team
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Lewisham Council's Climate Resilience team offers grant funding to help local groups, businesses, and schools deliver projects that make the borough a cleaner and healthier place to live. The team aims to support creative, community-led projects that reduce pollution, save energy, and reuse materials, creating new opportunities for residents and helping protect the environment. By working together with people in Lewisham, the council invests in a more sustainable future for everyone, with benefits like warmer homes, cleaner air, and vibrant green spaces.
The team:
Martin O'Brien - Head of Climate Resilience
Andrew Karune - Community Energy Manager
Sophie Slater - Climate Action Officer