Supporting people and communities to change the way they use energy.
We put energy at the heart of everything we do, supporting people to overcome fuel poverty and providing expert, impartial advice on energy efficiency and renewable energy generation.
Our vision is of a stable climate with energy for all. We work with home-owners, tenants, landlords, and community organisations, changing the way they use energy to stay warm and healthy, cut costs, and increase energy resilience.
We are proud to be award-winning, independent, and evidence-based.
News
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Severn Wye shortlisted for national health award for outstanding partnership work with the NHS
Two innovative schemes being delivered for NHS patients by Gloucester-based energy efficiency charity Severn Wye have been shortlisted for a national health award. Warmth on Prescription and NHS Retrofit are finalists for the partnerships category in the Health Service Journal Awards, which has attracted more than 1300 entries. Severn Wye qualified for entry after winning…
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Government’s Crisis and Resilience Fund gives residents access to free energy advice and support
Funding from the government’s Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) means that residents in Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Herefordshire who face sudden financial hardship can now receive free, confidential support from Severn Wye to help them move from crisis to control of their finances and energy costs.
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From fear to freedom: how NHS Retrofit gave Peter his home back
Cheltenham resident Peter had lived in his 1990s bungalow for four years. Despite being relatively modern, it wasn’t proving to be the welcoming home he had hoped for. Because he relies on a breathing ventilator to manage a chronic health condition, Peter already faced higher than average electricity bills and the bungalow’s poor insulation was…
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Windfall funding to benefit sustainability projects in Carno area
Windfall funding to benefit sustainability projects in Carno area. Opportunity opens for community groups to apply for grants up to £20,000
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Severn Wye wins national health award for outstanding partnership work with the NHS
Severn Wye wins national health award for outstanding partnership work with the NHS. Warmth on Prescription and NHS Retrofit have won ‘best not for profit partnership with the NHS’ at the Health Service Journal Partnership Awards which recognise outstanding collaborations with the NHS.
Impact Report 2024–2025
Every year we release an Impact Report that looks back at the activities and services we have invested in to make a positive impact on the world around us. It helps us to remain focused, committed and proud of our work.
2,089
home visits
142m kWh
energy saved over 15 years
35,000
tonnes of CO2 lifetime savings
11,700
cases handled
