Electrical Safety Fund

Your project can benefit from our Electrical Safety Fund

We are committed to helping those who are most vulnerable to electrical risk and injury in their homes. These risks are increasing due to the cost-of-living crisis, rocketing inflation, rising energy prices, and increased use of electricity.

In response to this, we fund local projects that aim to keep people safe in their homes by focusing on tackling the risks associated with electrical products, increasing the public’s awareness of electrical safety, and promoting changes in behaviour.

We also encourage applications which align with our ongoing campaigns, such as Battery Breakdown and Don’t Be Electricked.

By applying to the Electrical Safety Fund, your organisation or community group can access resources to remove or repair unsafe electrical products from the home, or to educate the public on best practices around electrical safetyand reduce the number of electrical hazards.

Our funding supports a wide range of activities, from electrical safety workshops and educational initiatives to PAT (portable appliance testing) events and repair cafes. This work all helps prevent accidents, protects lives, and creates safer living environments for individuals and communities.

Applications are invited for grants of up to £5,000 per organisation.

Apply now

Testimonials

  • “Thank you to the entire Electrical Safety First and Fund for supporting our vision to deliver these workshops to our community. Our community is a very diverse one, with lots of new Scots arriving by the day. This workshop is invaluable in making them aware of things that they otherwise may not be aware of.”

    Funmi Fajemiseye, Director, Safety Awareness Glasgow.

  • “It was an absolute pleasure delivering another project and we thank you once again for providing us with the resources to do this.”

    Sophia Latif, Manager, Milan Senior Welfare Organisation.

  • “The funding has been invaluable…our work with you has helped our local community avoid dangerous situations, which is what it's all about.”

    Joanna, Acumen

  • “Thank you once again for supporting our project, which has helped to raise awareness of electrical safety for more than 650 people living in our supported housing.”

    Louise, Derventio Housing

 

Stats/Figures from 2023/24 fund:

How to apply

The Electrical Safety Fund opens for applications on 2 September 2024.  

Apply now