We’ve the passion and reach to build a more inclusive and sustainable future for communities where we live and work.
We focus our energy in three key areas – helping people with their energy today, building a more sustainable energy future for tomorrow, and making a big difference in our local communities every day. All of which helps progress towards our goal of giving 100,000 days to local communities by 2030.
Our 2024 achievements
>800
Local good causes supported
10,683
Volunteering days
10
New community initiatives supported through Energy for Tomorrow
£3.6m
Donated to local and national charities
£598m
Contributed to help people with their energy bills
>700k
People helped cumulatively via the British Gas Energy Trust
Explore our community donations
Our Community Impact Map highlights the work we’re doing to support local communities across the UK and drive towards net zero. From volunteer projects and grant funding to sports club sponsorships and charity partnerships, every pin on the map adds up to make a big difference.
* Data to be updated at key moments throughout the year
Learn more about our community programmes
British Gas Energy Trust
Since 2004, the independent charity funded solely by British Gas, has been helping to tackle fuel poverty. They provide advice and grants to anyone struggling with their energy bills, while funding frontline money and energy advice organisations across England, Scotland and Wales. We’ve contributed nearly £200m in mandatory and voluntary donations to the Trust, helping over 700,000 people.
Energy for Tomorrow
Our social impact fund provides grants and expert advice for community initiatives that deliver affordable and sustainable energy solutions for the UK. With money generated from solar panels installed at nearly 270 schools over a decade ago, the fund distributes £600,000 annually in grants of up to £100,000. To date, we’ve helped 45 community initiatives through the fund.
The Big Difference
We’re supporting local causes that colleagues care passionately about across the UK. Following a colleague vote at the launch in 2022, we’re focused on creating a more sustainable future by tackling poverty, supporting health, and helping children and young people. We do this via our £2m fund alongside fundraising and volunteering, bringing much needed support to smaller charities.
Focus Ireland
Since 2015, Bord Gáis Energy have teamed up with Focus Ireland to help prevent family homelessness. Through our decade-long partnership, we’ve donated €4.4m to the charity which has supported more than 8,500 families who were experiencing homelessness or were at risk of losing their home with financial assistance and preventive action.
Our Latest Case Studies
Bowled over by sustainability: Atherton Cricket Club’s journey to net zero
Atherton Cricket Club, long a hub for sport and community gatherings, is undergoing a bold transformation to reduce its carbon footprint and support year-round community access.
Shining a light on homelessness in Ireland
Bord Gáis Energy has a successful partnership with leading Irish homelessness charity Focus Ireland since 2015, and over that time has provided €4.4m in funding and supported more than 8,500 families who were experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their home.
Socially Grown and RES Empower Employees Nationwide
Reaching people with energy advice doesn’t always mean waiting for them to seek it out. Sometimes, the most effective way to offer support is to meet people where they are — at work.
Empowering a community through retrofit Innovation at The Globe Foundation
The Globe Foundation has transformed its eco centre into a hands-on demonstration site — showing local people exactly how retrofitting can work in real homes and real communities.
Greening Greenway: Southmead’s Community Centre Transformation
In North Bristol, the Greenway Centre has long served as a vital hub for health, wellbeing, and connection. Now, it’s leading the way in sustainable transformation — turning a busy public building into a blueprint for climate-conscious community spaces.
Lighting up lives, one phone call at a time
Through our partnership with Age UK, we’re helping to alleviate loneliness through their Telephone Friendship Service, which is an award-winning programme that matches volunteers with an older, isolated person.
Tackling fuel poverty with our Post Office Pop-Ups
Together with the British Gas Energy Trust, we’ve been on a mission since 2004 to help anyone in or at risk of fuel poverty.
Get Set for Positive Energy!
Through our five-year partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB, we’re empowering young people and athletes to make a positive difference with Get Set for Positive Energy.
Restoring spaces with Groundwork
Nature has the power to bring people together and that’s exactly what happens when our colleague volunteers’ team up with our partners at Groundwork, to restore outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy. The result? Cleaner, greener and more connected communities.
Performance and reporting
Supporting communities, our planet and each other
From creating a more inclusive team by 2030 to helping our customers be net zero by 2050, explore our progress.
