Sustainable Warmth Shropshire - expression of interest

We're inviting expressions of interest from residents and landlords to the Sustainable Warmth Programme. Grants are available for a range of insulation and heating measures, following a whole house approach.

Things to note before you submit your expression of interest:

• The scheme follows a whole house approach - this means that we must look to install fabric measures (ie windows, doors and insulation) first, before changing or improving heating systems
• The scheme isn't a crisis/emergency fund. The grant process can be lengthy. Successful applicants will require several different assessments before measures are installed
• Works must be carried out by our procured contractors. We can't fund works retrospectively
• Applicants must have lived in their property for a minimum of six months, and properties must be occupied. The scheme isn't able to support home renovation projects, ongoing refurbishments, or commercial/mixed-use properties
• Private tenants can apply, although your landlord will need to consent to all works and may be required to make a financial contribution. Social housing tenants can't apply
• Households need to meet certain qualifying criteria in order to be eligible for the scheme. All works are subject to survey and funding availability.
  

Household qualifying routes

There are three qualification routes:

Route 1

Households in receipt of means-tested benefits (including pension credit guarantee, universal credit, ESA and child or working tax credits etc). The recipient of the qualifying benefit must be a permanent adult resident of the property. To progress through the grant scheme you'll need to provide evidence of your benefit entitlement at a later stage.

Route 2 - annual household income threshold

Households not in receipt of government benefits can still qualify for grants if their gross annual household income is below £36,000 per year. Remember to include the income of all adults who are permanently resident at home. Income should include that from employment, rental payments, pensions and investments. Residents in receipt of personal independence payment (PIP), disability living allowance (DLA) or carers/attendance allowance can discount these payments from their household income. You'll be asked to provide evidence of your household income to support your claim.

If you're unsure about how to calculate your household income, you can contact the KSW team for support and advice by calling 0800 112 3743 or emailing ksw@mea.org.uk

Route 3 - flexible eligibility

Households qualify automatically for grant support if they:

• Receive a council tax rebate (excluding the single person rebate)
• Have a long-term health condition and or disability that's affected by a cold home
• Receive free school meals

Expression of interest form

Once you've submitted your form, it will be reviewed by our team, who will reach out in due course. If you'd prefer a paper copy of this form, call us on 0800 112 3743.

For details on how we store and process your personal information please read our privacy notice.

The Sustainable Warmth Shropshire programme is currently comprised of grants from the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme and runs between April 2025 and March 2028.