Green Rose CIC - Greener, Warmer Homes for Preston
Green Rose CIC is a non-profit social enterprise committed to helping households across Preston and North Lancashire become greener, warmer, and more energy-efficient.
What Green Rose CIC Offer
Green Rose CIC offer free, impartial advice and practical support to help residents reduce energy bills, improve home comfort, and access sustainability grants.
We provide a wide range of services designed to make energy savings accessible and achievable for everyone:
- Energy Advice: Understand your energy bills, switch to better tariffs, and learn energy-saving habits.
- Free Energy-Saving Measures: Small but impactful tools to reduce consumption and improve efficiency.
- Grant Support: Guidance on applying for insulation, solar panels, low-carbon heating, and energy debt relief.
- Sustainability Hub: A welcoming space in Lancaster offering in-person support every Wednesday from 10am to 4pm
All services are free, confidential, and tailored to your household's needs.
How We Help Preston Residents
Whether you're facing high energy bills, living in a cold home, or simply want to make your property more sustainable, Green Rose CIC is here to help:
- They serve all North Lancashire households, including those in Preston.
- Our freephone support line (0800 702 228) is available five days a week.
- We work in partnership with local councils, community groups, and national initiatives to ensure residents get the help they need.
Community Impact
Green Rose CIC is more than just an advice service we're a community-driven organisation:
- We host events like community-led heating discussions to engage and empower local voices
- We share updates on energy price changes and sustainability news to keep residents informed.
- We offer training and education opportunities for those interested in green energy and community support.
Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP)
Green Rose CIC proudly delivers the Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP) in North Lancashire, including Preston.
LEAP is a free service designed to help low-income and vulnerable households reduce energy bills, improve home comfort, and access vital support.
What LEAP Offers
Residents can benefit from:
- Free energy efficiency measures like LED lightbulbs and radiator panels.
- Support switching to cheaper energy tariffs.
- Help signing up for the Warm Home Discount and Priority Services Register.
- Advice on simple habit changes that save money.
- Benefits checks, budgeting tips, and debt advice.
- Referrals for grants covering insulation and heating upgrades
Who Can Access LEAP?
LEAP is available to households of any tenure, homeowners, private renters, and social tenants.
The eligibility criteria are broad, making it accessible to many residents in Preston and surrounding areas.
To apply or check eligibility or call free phone - 0800 060 7567.
Community Impact
In 2023 alone, Green Rose CIC supported 576 households through LEAP, offering both home visits and phone consultations. They helped clients resolve issues with energy suppliers and connected them to additional services.