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Toc H Newport Keeping our community building in Eveswell, Newport open for the long term

Beneficiaries

  • Marginalised or vulnerable groups

    Users of our centre are amongst the most vulnerable in Newport, with many struggling on a low income or severely socially isolated

  • Number of beneficiaries - 1500

    The Centre, once open, will reach 1500 people per year

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

We are soon due to re-open our community centre as a support hub for vulnerable, low-income families in Eveswell, Newport. Installation of an air-source heat pump will ensure our bills remain affordable and we can remain open for the long term as a fully sustainable community space, powered almost entirely by renewable energy sources.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

1500

The Centre, once open, will reach 1500 people per year

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£25,800.00

TIMELINE

Nov 2025 - Jan 2026

Project Outcome Targets

Reduced energy costs for the Centre (estimated 70% reduction)

Reduced carbon emissions of Centre (energy report conducted 2024 estimated significant reductions)

Centre has a sustainable future and remains open to support vulnerable local families for long term

Project Activities

  • Increased resident participation in community life

  • Positive impacts on user’s mental health, reducing loneliness and isolation

  • The renovated Centre will be promoted widely in the community, online and through our volunteers

  • Events, activities and practical support services for low income families

  • Events and activities co-designed with minority groups to improve social cohesion

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY For air source heat pump 1 Flexible Installation and materials
Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Energy use will be measured through a smart meter. Surveys, focus groups etc on community activities

Frameworks

Reductions in scope 1 & 2 CO2e emissions through decarbonisation

Support for community health or wellbeing interventions