Years of capital underinvestment have left many youth centres with out-of-date boilers and rattling single-glazed windows. Even forking out for energy-saving light bulbs can seem like an expensive luxury when money is tight.
But taking a few simple steps can save youth clubs energy and money.
Hugh Jones, senior account manager at the Carbon Trust, says: "By reducing their energy use, groups can not only release funds to put towards staff costs and fundraising, but they can also cut their carbon emissions. Reducing energy use by only 20 per cent - an achievable target for most organisations - could reap thousands of pounds in savings."
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
