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Marham Parish Council Case Study: Future Proofing a Historic Hall

19 Sep, 2025by Caitlin MackayEnergy Case Studies, West Norfolk

Marham Parish Council has taken bold steps to transform their 1850s village hall into a greener, more energy-efficient community asset, starting with the installation of a full solar and battery storage system.

Case Study: Westacre Theatre – Taking Centre Stage in Going Green

30 Jul, 2025by Caitlin MackayEnergy Case Studies, West Norfolk

Like many rural venues, Westacre Theatre has faced more than its fair share of challenges: geographic isolation, tight budgets, and the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic. For a time, the future felt uncertain. But with support from the Arts Council, a dedicated management team and around 40 volunteers, and a whole lot of community spirit, the theatre not only bounced back, it’s now thriving.

And it's doing so more sustainably than ever before.

Lighting the Way! Ipswich Road United Reformed Church’s Journey to Sustainability

15 Jul, 2025by Caitlin MackayEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Energy Case Studies

Tucked away on Eaton Rise in Norwich, the Ipswich Road United Reformed Church is a modest yet forward thinking faith community, quietly leading by example when it comes to sustainability. Established in 1952 to serve the newly developed estate, the church has since grown and evolved both in structure and in purpose. 

A Small Village Hall Making a Big Change! Barton Bendish Goes Green

02 Jul, 2025by Caitlin MackayEnergy Case Studies, West Norfolk

Barton Bendish Village Hall has been on a steady path towards sustainability for several years now. It all started with a full renovation of the aging building.  At the time, the Hall had rotten floorboards, outdated heating, and poor-quality windows.  This spring marked a major milestone, when 18 west-facing solar panels and an 8-kilowatt battery were installed, thanks to funding from the West Norfolk Go Green Grant.  

Brancaster Village Hall’s Journey to Energy Efficiency

06 May, 2025by Caitlin MackayEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Energy Case Studies, West Norfolk

When rising energy costs threatened the future of Brancaster Village Hall, the local community took matters into their own hands. Discover how this small Norfolk village hall transformed into a model of sustainability.

A Village Hall’s Success Story! Fighting Back Against Billing Errors

18 Nov, 2024by Caitlin MackayEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Energy Case Studies

Village Halls play an essential role in communities, yet they often struggle with financial pressures. The story of Potter Heigham Village Hall is a testament to the impact of persistence when dealing with utility billing issues and the savings that can result when groups advocate for themselves. 

Support for Energy Crisis Campaign

08 Aug, 2022by Clare FianderEnergy Case Studies, Energy Crisis Supporting Statements

This statement of support for our campaign to reduce the impact of rising energy costs on charities and charity properties comes from James Kearns, Chief Executive, BUILD and Chair, Community Action Norfolk

Three Holes Village Hall and the energy crisis

07 Jun, 2022by Clare FianderEnergy Case Studies, West Norfolk

“Like all of you, the charity has been through the tough times of the Covid lockdowns and, just as some normality seemed to be returning, the costs of energy have risen so much that we are all struggling to find a way to keep up with them” 

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