Changeworks

Changeworks has appointed experienced finance and transformation leader Louise Page as chief financial officer (CFO). Louise brings extensive experience across the third sector, private equity and financial services, with previous CFO roles at National Trust for Scotland, Inverleith Private Equity,

Almost half of social housing tenants are already living in fuel poverty, and Scotland now faces a difficult winter of rising energy costs.

A new report has found that bolstering local supply chains, boosting coordination and making accreditation easier to explore could support the delivery of warmer homes that are less expensive to run. 

Changeworks has appointed a new chair of its board of directors and has announced a number of board appointments to strengthen its strategy up to the year 2030.  Nicola Walters, who is a current member of the board, will enter the position of chair, replacing current chair Del Redvers after he

Not enough progress has been made to tackle fuel poverty in the Highlands and across rural Scotland, new research from Changeworks has warned.

Householders across Scotland are reporting warmer homes, lower bills and less stress after receiving energy efficiency upgrades through Scottish Government-funded retrofit schemes - as other residents are urged to take up support to do the same before another difficult winter.

Scotland faces another sharp increase in energy bills this summer after Ofgem confirmed the energy price cap will rise by 13% from 1 July, pushing a typical annual dual‑fuel bill from £1,641 to £1,862.

Energy services company Union Technical has been appointed to carry out significant home improvement works for Viewpoint Housing Association.

Community organisations across the north of Scotland have received a funding boost of over £2 million, delivered through SSEN Transmission’s Regional Community Benefit Fund. 

Social enterprise Changeworks has published an open letter calling on all political parties to commit to urgent action on fuel poverty and delivering a just transition for a sustainable future ahead of the upcoming Scottish parliamentary election.

A new forum has been created to help accelerate energy efficiency improvements in social housing in Midlothian.

The majority of Scots want to upgrade their homes to cut energy bills and stay healthier and warmer, but concerns over costs and trustworthy advice hold them back, according to new findings from energy efficiency social enterprise Changeworks.

Community groups, cultural organisations and education initiatives are amongst the Scottish organisations that will be able to bid for support from a fund aimed at engaging people in tackling the climate emergency.

Fuel poverty in Scotland may be accelerating, with those under 35 particularly hard hit, according to new findings from Edinburgh-based energy efficiency social enterprise Changeworks.  

Changeworks has been recognised for its commitment to an inclusive and diverse workforce to enable climate action, winning the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the Built Environment-Smarter Transformation Accelerate to Zero Awards 2025. The recognition highlights Changeworks’ ongoing leadershi