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.
Featured Project
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
ARK-T
Oxford Community Arts charity receives funding for energy efficiency improvements. The Site The Ark-T Centre site consists of a main hall, café with a small commercial kitchen, arts studio, music studio and offices. They have two sites based near Templars
Magdalen Road Studios
Magdalen Road Studios received an OxFutures grant to install LED lighting, insulation, and infrared heaters to make the space a more welcoming environment for artists and visitors. The project Following a free energy audit, Magdalen Road Studios – an arts
Electrogenic
Electrogenic retrofit classic cars with electric engines. From The Ground Up Oxfutures was able to provide funding to support the commercialisation of Electrogenic when it was a new start-up looking to prototype the development of retrofitting a classic car
Ewelme Watercress Beds
This nature reserve was awarded an OxFutures grant to install solar panels on their south-west facing roof. The Site The hub of the British watercress industry in the 20th Century, Ewelme is a picturesque and historical 6.5 acre site which has been owned by
Seacourt Printing
Seacourt is the UK’s most sustainable printing company based in Oxford. They got in touch with OxFutures for a grant to develop a roadmap to sustainability for all businesses to follow. The Organisation Seacourt have been printing in Oxford since 1946 and
Duffin Associates
Duffin Associates are developing a new solar PV tracker to maximise efficient generation of solar panels The Project Since 2005 Duffin Associates Limited (DAL) has brought together small teams of specialists with low carbon experience to deliver specific
Hook Norton Community Housing
A GreenLab pilot demonstrator of how a smart, local energy system can be integrated into a rural community housing project. The Project With our population growing, we need to ensure we have enough homes for all. However, many new housing developments build
EV Carshop
EV Carshop are a one stop shop for electrification of business car fleets. The Project EV Carshop are electrification specialists who provide Electric Cars, Vans, Charging and ‘Know How’ to businesses motivated to electrify their fleets. Their turnkey
Ecosync
EcoSync are aiming, through innovative technology, to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of buildings by 40%. Their solution: stop heating empty rooms. They have successfully applied to OxFutures GreenFund for funding to continue developing