Funded projects
Growing the low carbon economy
OxFutures has awarded both energy efficiency and innovation grants to small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s) across Oxfordshire. Below you’ll find case studies of our grant recipients and projects.

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Lady Sew and Sew
Lady Sew and Sew received an OxFutures energy audit and grant to carry out a plethora of energy efficiency measures. Lady Sew and Sew, a sewing and crafting company based in Oxfordshire, has been making strides towards reducing its energy consumption and
St Hilda’s College
St Hilda’s College received an OxFutures grant to help install LED lighting, fabric upgrades, and radiator valves. St Hilda’s College comprises buildings built from 1790 to 1995. The estate consists of one main site in the centre of Oxford with aDean Court Community Centre
Dean Court Community Centre received an OxFutures grant to help install 10KwP of Solar PV panels and a 13.5KwH Tesla storage ‘powerwall’ battery. The centre first opened its doors to the public in 2014; since then it has acted as the physicalChapman Robinson & Moores
Chapman Robinson & Moores received an OxFutures grant from GreenFund to install an air source heating system to make the space a more welcoming environment for employees. The Project Chapman Robinson and Moores (CRM) are one of Oxfordshire’s leading3Keel Sustainability Advisors
3Keel received an OxFutures grant from GreenFund to install new heating and light systems to reduce energy consumption. The Project 3Keel are an Oxford-based sustainability consultancy committed to making food systems, supply chains and landscapes fit for theThe Mix
The Mix received an OxFutures grant from GreenFund to install an electric heating system to make the space a more welcoming temperature for users. The Project The Mix offers skills workshops, upcycling activities, resource swaps, repair cafes, meetings andPietersen Fine Furniture
Pietersen Fine Furniture received an OxFutures grant from GreenFund to install a biomass heating system to save carbon emissions. The Project Pietersen Fine Furniture Ltd specializes in the manufacture and installation of bespoke furniture and fittedHiggs Group
Higgs Group printing and publishing company received an OxFutures grant from GreenFund to install new lighting and insulation to increase the energy efficiency of their building. The Project Higgs has been the leading printing and publishing company in HenleyHill End
Hill End outdoor learning centre received an OxFutures grant from GreenFund to install secondary glazing in their dormitory buildings. “This project has meant that we can do more of the Outdoor Learning that we were set up to do.” David MillinHillOxford River Cruises
Oxford River Cruises received an OxFutures grant from GreenFund to convert their fleet to electric propulsion. I want my businesses to do everything possible to minimise their environmental impact, and, if we can, demonstrate the effectiveness of clean energyThames Cryogenics
Early 1990s industrial park building gets an upgrade with LED lighting throughout. The Project Thames Cryogenics are based in an early 1990s industrial park building with a workshop, offices and storage. Following a free energy audit Thames CyrogenicsThe Folly
Central Oxford, riverside restaurant received a free energy audit and decided to install an energy saving induction oven to save gas and prevent overheating. The Project The Folly restaurant received a free energy audit that outlined the measures they couldShed Oxford
Volunteer organisation, Shed Oxford, received a grant from GreenFund to improve the energy efficiency of their community workshop. Access to a disused tractor shed at The Abbey has granted us a great opportunity to create a new on-site, well-appointedThe Abbey Sutton Courtenay
The Abbey Sutton Courtenay have been improving the energy efficiency of their guest house following an OxFutures energy audit and recent funding awarded from GreenFund to help them fund the installation of the