Energy provider launches community support foundation

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width: 100%; background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 5px 10px; color: #101010;"> <address class="post-meta-author author"> <i class="fa fa-user"></i>By Joe Lepper</address> <time pubdate datetime="12/4/24" class="post-meta-date"> <i class="fa fa-calendar"></i>12/4/24</time> </div> <div class="entry-main"> <div class="entry-content"> <p>Energy provider npower Business Solutions (nBS) has launched a grant giving body to support community projects in the West Midlands and Yorkshire over the next two years.<br /> <br /> In launching the <a href="https://npowerbusinesssolutions.com/foundation">npower Business Solutions Foundation</a>, the business energy supplier has linked up with grants and funding administrator Charis, which also works with EDF Energy and Anglian Water Trust. <br /> <br /> Charis will manage the application process, selection process and distribute finds to successful applications. <br /> <br /> Charities, social enterprises, and schools are able to apply for grants, ranging from £10,000 to £100,000 to back projects focusing on responsible business and boosting employment opportunities.<br /> <br /> Promoting energy efficiency, decarbonisation, recycling and creating community spaces are among other priorities of the fund. <br /> <br /> The grant giver is focusing on good causes in the West Midlands and Yorkshire as the energy supplier has offices in Solihull and Leeds. 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