The 2025 Twemlows 2 grant round is now closed, the date of the next round of funding is yet to be announced.
There is a maximum of £6k available per application.
The 2025 guidance and application form is here (for information only),
CBF Twemlows 2 grant application form and guidance notes 2025
to ask any questions please email treasurer@stcenergy.org.uk
In 2025 we awarded £32,670 from the Twemlows Community Benefit Fund. £25,530 of this was awarded to:
1, All Saints Gobowen with Hengoed Church Hall, solar PV panels
2, Ellerdine Village Hall, new external insulated fire doors
3, Whitchurch Scouts and Guides, replacement windows
4, English Bridge Workshop, Shrewsbury, replacement windows – awaiting
confirmation that the lease will be renewed.
5, Marton Village Hall, solar PV panels – awaiting other funding to start the project.
The other £8,940 was managed by Community Resource and used for a wide range of projects within 15 miles of Prees, with a limit of £1,000 per claim.
see https://community-resource.org.uk/service-funding-advice/
In May 2026 we topped up the Twemlows 1 fund with a further £4,000. To apply for this fund; please go to https://community-
resource.org.uk/grants-for-community-groups/#twemlows-fund.
We have also allocated £10,000 to the Bishop’s castle wind turbine project to enable them to submit a new planning application.
This is the fifth year we’ve been involved with the Twemlows Community
Funds. Local projects funded to date include allotments, community orchard and the Blackberry fair. Carbon saving funded projects include village hall PV panels, energy efficiency work, rain water harvesting, new lighting and energy advice. For full details see the report below or our beneficiaries
page, https://stcenergy.org.uk/achievements-already/
Howard Betts, STCE Director, with members of the Rushbury Village Hall committee and their new windows, part funded by STCE.
