Futureproof Cumbria
@futureproofcumbria.bsky.social
Our vision is a zero carbon, greener Cumbria by 2037 - good for people, places and livelihoods. We help people, communities and organisations tackle the climate crisis by promoting action and supporting change. Formerly known as CAfS.
Better homes start with better advice. Working with People Powered Retrofit, we're asking residents to share their experiences of seeking retrofit and energy advice. It only takes a few minutes, and your voice really matters https://retrofit.coop/citizens-advice-research-project
February 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Better homes start with better advice. Working with People Powered Retrofit, we're asking residents to share their experiences of seeking retrofit and energy advice. It only takes a few minutes, and your voice really matters https://retrofit.coop/citizens-advice-research-project
Still time to book for our free webinar - Influencing decarbonisation policy and practice - Wednesday 12:30. Featuring expert insight into practical steps for stronger, more coherent climate governance.
Book your free spot: https://ow.ly/gBEr50Y11tB
Book your free spot: https://ow.ly/gBEr50Y11tB
February 2, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Still time to book for our free webinar - Influencing decarbonisation policy and practice - Wednesday 12:30. Featuring expert insight into practical steps for stronger, more coherent climate governance.
Book your free spot: https://ow.ly/gBEr50Y11tB
Book your free spot: https://ow.ly/gBEr50Y11tB
Have you tried to get advice about making home energy improvements? We're working with People Powered Retrofit to research how well current advice works for real people.
📝 Take the short survey and help shape retrofit advice for households. https://retrofit.coop/citizens-advice-research-project
📝 Take the short survey and help shape retrofit advice for households. https://retrofit.coop/citizens-advice-research-project
January 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Have you tried to get advice about making home energy improvements? We're working with People Powered Retrofit to research how well current advice works for real people.
📝 Take the short survey and help shape retrofit advice for households. https://retrofit.coop/citizens-advice-research-project
📝 Take the short survey and help shape retrofit advice for households. https://retrofit.coop/citizens-advice-research-project
Discover how heat pumps can increase the comfort of your home, shrink your carbon footprint, and help you save money at our FREE events:
📍 ARNSIDE: Sat 31 Jan | 2–3:30pm | WI and Village Hall
📍 ST BEES: Tues 24 Feb | 7–8:30pm | New College Hall
https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/
#heatpump
📍 ARNSIDE: Sat 31 Jan | 2–3:30pm | WI and Village Hall
📍 ST BEES: Tues 24 Feb | 7–8:30pm | New College Hall
https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/
#heatpump
January 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Discover how heat pumps can increase the comfort of your home, shrink your carbon footprint, and help you save money at our FREE events:
📍 ARNSIDE: Sat 31 Jan | 2–3:30pm | WI and Village Hall
📍 ST BEES: Tues 24 Feb | 7–8:30pm | New College Hall
https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/
#heatpump
📍 ARNSIDE: Sat 31 Jan | 2–3:30pm | WI and Village Hall
📍 ST BEES: Tues 24 Feb | 7–8:30pm | New College Hall
https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/
#heatpump
🌍 Want to help shape effective climate action? The first of four webinars will explore how policy alignment and coherence can be strengthened across local, regional and national levels.
📅 4 Feb | 12.30pm
https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&id=523
📅 4 Feb | 12.30pm
https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&id=523
January 28, 2026 at 9:40 AM
🌍 Want to help shape effective climate action? The first of four webinars will explore how policy alignment and coherence can be strengthened across local, regional and national levels.
📅 4 Feb | 12.30pm
https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&id=523
📅 4 Feb | 12.30pm
https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&id=523
📢 Join us for a free webinar: Influencing decarbonisation policy and practice. Explore how policy can be better aligned to accelerate Cumbria’s net-zero journey.
🗓 4 Feb
⌚12:30–1:30pm
Book your free place https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&id=523
🗓 4 Feb
⌚12:30–1:30pm
Book your free place https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&id=523
January 22, 2026 at 2:25 PM
📢 Join us for a free webinar: Influencing decarbonisation policy and practice. Explore how policy can be better aligned to accelerate Cumbria’s net-zero journey.
🗓 4 Feb
⌚12:30–1:30pm
Book your free place https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&id=523
🗓 4 Feb
⌚12:30–1:30pm
Book your free place https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&id=523
🏠Join us next week in Arnside - or next month in St Bees - to discover how a #heatpump can make your home warmer, and lower your carbon footprint and energy bills.
📍ARNSIDE - Sat 31 Jan, 2pm
📍ST BEES - Tues 24 Feb, 7pm
Book your FREE space: https://ow.ly/U0cO50XKKb2
📍ARNSIDE - Sat 31 Jan, 2pm
📍ST BEES - Tues 24 Feb, 7pm
Book your FREE space: https://ow.ly/U0cO50XKKb2
January 22, 2026 at 10:10 AM
🏠Join us next week in Arnside - or next month in St Bees - to discover how a #heatpump can make your home warmer, and lower your carbon footprint and energy bills.
📍ARNSIDE - Sat 31 Jan, 2pm
📍ST BEES - Tues 24 Feb, 7pm
Book your FREE space: https://ow.ly/U0cO50XKKb2
📍ARNSIDE - Sat 31 Jan, 2pm
📍ST BEES - Tues 24 Feb, 7pm
Book your FREE space: https://ow.ly/U0cO50XKKb2
📣 We’re hiring! We're looking for a friendly and proactive Project Officer to help deliver home energy support across Cumbria. Part-time, great team, meaningful climate work.
Find out more and apply: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/job/project-officer-homes-team/
Find out more and apply: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/job/project-officer-homes-team/
January 20, 2026 at 9:55 AM
📣 We’re hiring! We're looking for a friendly and proactive Project Officer to help deliver home energy support across Cumbria. Part-time, great team, meaningful climate work.
Find out more and apply: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/job/project-officer-homes-team/
Find out more and apply: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/job/project-officer-homes-team/
Tomorrow!
Our free info session is for anyone interested in making a difference in their community. You will learn:
❓ How our service works and who’s eligible.
💡 What advice and equipment we can provide.
💸 About grants and financial support.
📞 How to refer people.
Sign up: https://ow.ly/Qc5Y50XVthW
Our free info session is for anyone interested in making a difference in their community. You will learn:
❓ How our service works and who’s eligible.
💡 What advice and equipment we can provide.
💸 About grants and financial support.
📞 How to refer people.
Sign up: https://ow.ly/Qc5Y50XVthW
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Tomorrow!
Our free info session is for anyone interested in making a difference in their community. You will learn:
❓ How our service works and who’s eligible.
💡 What advice and equipment we can provide.
💸 About grants and financial support.
📞 How to refer people.
Sign up: https://ow.ly/Qc5Y50XVthW
Our free info session is for anyone interested in making a difference in their community. You will learn:
❓ How our service works and who’s eligible.
💡 What advice and equipment we can provide.
💸 About grants and financial support.
📞 How to refer people.
Sign up: https://ow.ly/Qc5Y50XVthW
Planning home improvements?
Before you decide, join one of our FREE events to get a clear, honest view on heat pumps and how they perform in real homes like yours:
📍ARNSIDE - Sat 31 Jan, 2pm, WI & Village Hall
📍ST BEES - Tues 24 Feb, 7pm, New College Hall
Book now: https://ow.ly/YSnN50XKxVW
Before you decide, join one of our FREE events to get a clear, honest view on heat pumps and how they perform in real homes like yours:
📍ARNSIDE - Sat 31 Jan, 2pm, WI & Village Hall
📍ST BEES - Tues 24 Feb, 7pm, New College Hall
Book now: https://ow.ly/YSnN50XKxVW
January 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Planning home improvements?
Before you decide, join one of our FREE events to get a clear, honest view on heat pumps and how they perform in real homes like yours:
📍ARNSIDE - Sat 31 Jan, 2pm, WI & Village Hall
📍ST BEES - Tues 24 Feb, 7pm, New College Hall
Book now: https://ow.ly/YSnN50XKxVW
Before you decide, join one of our FREE events to get a clear, honest view on heat pumps and how they perform in real homes like yours:
📍ARNSIDE - Sat 31 Jan, 2pm, WI & Village Hall
📍ST BEES - Tues 24 Feb, 7pm, New College Hall
Book now: https://ow.ly/YSnN50XKxVW
Join us on 20th Jan for our Energy Champions info session 🏠💡
Learn how you can help people you know to access free home energy support, empowering them to make their homes warmer and healthier to live in (and cut their carbon footprint!)
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/31Nj50XVsR7
#ColdToCosyHomes
Learn how you can help people you know to access free home energy support, empowering them to make their homes warmer and healthier to live in (and cut their carbon footprint!)
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/31Nj50XVsR7
#ColdToCosyHomes
January 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Join us on 20th Jan for our Energy Champions info session 🏠💡
Learn how you can help people you know to access free home energy support, empowering them to make their homes warmer and healthier to live in (and cut their carbon footprint!)
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/31Nj50XVsR7
#ColdToCosyHomes
Learn how you can help people you know to access free home energy support, empowering them to make their homes warmer and healthier to live in (and cut their carbon footprint!)
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/31Nj50XVsR7
#ColdToCosyHomes
Support us when you shop online! Until the end of February we get an extra 50p when you sign up to Give As You Live!
🛍️🛍️🛍️Do it now! https://ow.ly/Se1750XSjME
🛍️🛍️🛍️Do it now! https://ow.ly/Se1750XSjME
January 10, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Support us when you shop online! Until the end of February we get an extra 50p when you sign up to Give As You Live!
🛍️🛍️🛍️Do it now! https://ow.ly/Se1750XSjME
🛍️🛍️🛍️Do it now! https://ow.ly/Se1750XSjME
⚡New Year, smarter energy costs for charities and not-for-profits! Utility Aid help charities & NFPs secure better energy deals on gas, electricity and water — plus they’ll negotiate and manage contracts on your behalf.
👉 Learn more: https://www.utility-aid.co.uk/contactform/futureproofcumbria
👉 Learn more: https://www.utility-aid.co.uk/contactform/futureproofcumbria
January 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
⚡New Year, smarter energy costs for charities and not-for-profits! Utility Aid help charities & NFPs secure better energy deals on gas, electricity and water — plus they’ll negotiate and manage contracts on your behalf.
👉 Learn more: https://www.utility-aid.co.uk/contactform/futureproofcumbria
👉 Learn more: https://www.utility-aid.co.uk/contactform/futureproofcumbria
🌍💪If you want stronger action to fight the climate crisis, remember you are in a global majority of 89% (even if it doesn't always feel that way!).
This recent research shows that UK MPs also underestimate public support for green policies:
https://ow.ly/2I5Q50XSl1l
This recent research shows that UK MPs also underestimate public support for green policies:
https://ow.ly/2I5Q50XSl1l
January 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
🌍💪If you want stronger action to fight the climate crisis, remember you are in a global majority of 89% (even if it doesn't always feel that way!).
This recent research shows that UK MPs also underestimate public support for green policies:
https://ow.ly/2I5Q50XSl1l
This recent research shows that UK MPs also underestimate public support for green policies:
https://ow.ly/2I5Q50XSl1l
A new member for our Business Supporter Network! Welcome to Charlotte Davies who creates targeted SEO, paid search and digital marketing strategies.
Find out more about Charlotte https://ow.ly/FmNm50XQWbF and more about our Business Supporter Network https://ow.ly/xR4w50XQWbE!
Find out more about Charlotte https://ow.ly/FmNm50XQWbF and more about our Business Supporter Network https://ow.ly/xR4w50XQWbE!
January 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM
A new member for our Business Supporter Network! Welcome to Charlotte Davies who creates targeted SEO, paid search and digital marketing strategies.
Find out more about Charlotte https://ow.ly/FmNm50XQWbF and more about our Business Supporter Network https://ow.ly/xR4w50XQWbE!
Find out more about Charlotte https://ow.ly/FmNm50XQWbF and more about our Business Supporter Network https://ow.ly/xR4w50XQWbE!
❄️Make the most of the cold weather - get a free Thermal Imaging Visit!
📸In colder weather, a thermal imaging camera can show exactly where your home is losing heat
🔗Book now: https://ow.ly/Bu3j50XS3a7.
📸In colder weather, a thermal imaging camera can show exactly where your home is losing heat
🔗Book now: https://ow.ly/Bu3j50XS3a7.
January 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
❄️Make the most of the cold weather - get a free Thermal Imaging Visit!
📸In colder weather, a thermal imaging camera can show exactly where your home is losing heat
🔗Book now: https://ow.ly/Bu3j50XS3a7.
📸In colder weather, a thermal imaging camera can show exactly where your home is losing heat
🔗Book now: https://ow.ly/Bu3j50XS3a7.
🌞🌱⚡The transition from fossil fuels to cheaper, greener renewable energy is creating skilled, well-paid jobs, with Scottish Power now hiring at the fastest rate since the 1950s!
Power grid jobs boom as UK energy shifts away from fossil fuels
Electricity network owners are hiring at fastest pace since 1950s
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January 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🌞🌱⚡The transition from fossil fuels to cheaper, greener renewable energy is creating skilled, well-paid jobs, with Scottish Power now hiring at the fastest rate since the 1950s!
❄️We hope everyone's staying well and warm in the cold snap!
If your home isn't as warm as you'd like, the Futureproof Cumbria Homes team can help with:
⚡FREE HOME ENERGY SUPPORT
🌡️FREE THERMAL IMAGING VISITS
🏗️ RETROFIT SERVICES
🔥 HEAT PUMP SUPPORT
🌍 AND MORE
Get support: https://ow.ly/5xU450XS2y0
If your home isn't as warm as you'd like, the Futureproof Cumbria Homes team can help with:
⚡FREE HOME ENERGY SUPPORT
🌡️FREE THERMAL IMAGING VISITS
🏗️ RETROFIT SERVICES
🔥 HEAT PUMP SUPPORT
🌍 AND MORE
Get support: https://ow.ly/5xU450XS2y0
January 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
❄️We hope everyone's staying well and warm in the cold snap!
If your home isn't as warm as you'd like, the Futureproof Cumbria Homes team can help with:
⚡FREE HOME ENERGY SUPPORT
🌡️FREE THERMAL IMAGING VISITS
🏗️ RETROFIT SERVICES
🔥 HEAT PUMP SUPPORT
🌍 AND MORE
Get support: https://ow.ly/5xU450XS2y0
If your home isn't as warm as you'd like, the Futureproof Cumbria Homes team can help with:
⚡FREE HOME ENERGY SUPPORT
🌡️FREE THERMAL IMAGING VISITS
🏗️ RETROFIT SERVICES
🔥 HEAT PUMP SUPPORT
🌍 AND MORE
Get support: https://ow.ly/5xU450XS2y0
Join us on Tue 4 Feb, 12:30 for a free webinar introducing our briefing paper looking at how organisations and communities can strengthen alignment across local, regional and national policy to drive decarbonisation. Find out more: https://ow.ly/1CMv50XQWAr
#ClimateAction #Decarbonisation
#ClimateAction #Decarbonisation
January 5, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Join us on Tue 4 Feb, 12:30 for a free webinar introducing our briefing paper looking at how organisations and communities can strengthen alignment across local, regional and national policy to drive decarbonisation. Find out more: https://ow.ly/1CMv50XQWAr
#ClimateAction #Decarbonisation
#ClimateAction #Decarbonisation
Thinking about making your home warmer and more energy efficient this year? Our free event breaks down whether a heat pump could be an option for you - no jargon, just free, impartial advice.
Sat 31 Jan | 2-3.30pm | WI & Village Hall, Arnside
Sign up for free: https://ow.ly/pAEV50XKxVV
Sat 31 Jan | 2-3.30pm | WI & Village Hall, Arnside
Sign up for free: https://ow.ly/pAEV50XKxVV
January 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Thinking about making your home warmer and more energy efficient this year? Our free event breaks down whether a heat pump could be an option for you - no jargon, just free, impartial advice.
Sat 31 Jan | 2-3.30pm | WI & Village Hall, Arnside
Sign up for free: https://ow.ly/pAEV50XKxVV
Sat 31 Jan | 2-3.30pm | WI & Village Hall, Arnside
Sign up for free: https://ow.ly/pAEV50XKxVV
💚🌍 Here's to a healthy and happy year for you, your loved ones, and this wonderful planet we share
🤝🌱 2026 will be another year of fighting for a fairer, healthier and greener Cumbria, alongside our partners, supporters and the amazing communities across our county
#ZeroCarbonCumbria #NewYear
🤝🌱 2026 will be another year of fighting for a fairer, healthier and greener Cumbria, alongside our partners, supporters and the amazing communities across our county
#ZeroCarbonCumbria #NewYear
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
💚🌍 Here's to a healthy and happy year for you, your loved ones, and this wonderful planet we share
🤝🌱 2026 will be another year of fighting for a fairer, healthier and greener Cumbria, alongside our partners, supporters and the amazing communities across our county
#ZeroCarbonCumbria #NewYear
🤝🌱 2026 will be another year of fighting for a fairer, healthier and greener Cumbria, alongside our partners, supporters and the amazing communities across our county
#ZeroCarbonCumbria #NewYear
🚀 Curious about what's holding back decarbonisation in Cumbria?
📆 Want to make 2026 a year of stronger climate action for you or your organisation?
🌍 Explore our "Accelerating Decarbonisation" briefing papers, and get booked onto our webinars for a deeper dive: https://ow.ly/Csqm50XNZmM
📆 Want to make 2026 a year of stronger climate action for you or your organisation?
🌍 Explore our "Accelerating Decarbonisation" briefing papers, and get booked onto our webinars for a deeper dive: https://ow.ly/Csqm50XNZmM
Decarbonisation in Cumbria: Policy and practice briefings
Authoritative briefing papers for policymakers, government officials and business leaders in Cumbria. Explore evidence-based insights on decarbonisation policy, data evaluation, civil society engagement and funding for the region's net zero transition.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🚀 Curious about what's holding back decarbonisation in Cumbria?
📆 Want to make 2026 a year of stronger climate action for you or your organisation?
🌍 Explore our "Accelerating Decarbonisation" briefing papers, and get booked onto our webinars for a deeper dive: https://ow.ly/Csqm50XNZmM
📆 Want to make 2026 a year of stronger climate action for you or your organisation?
🌍 Explore our "Accelerating Decarbonisation" briefing papers, and get booked onto our webinars for a deeper dive: https://ow.ly/Csqm50XNZmM
✅Understand what's causing the climate crisis
✅Discover how you can maximise your impact
✅Join Cumbria's 1000+ Carbon Literate citizens
🔥Use code LOWCARBON50 for 50% off!
Book now: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/training/
✅Discover how you can maximise your impact
✅Join Cumbria's 1000+ Carbon Literate citizens
🔥Use code LOWCARBON50 for 50% off!
Book now: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/training/
December 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
✅Understand what's causing the climate crisis
✅Discover how you can maximise your impact
✅Join Cumbria's 1000+ Carbon Literate citizens
🔥Use code LOWCARBON50 for 50% off!
Book now: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/training/
✅Discover how you can maximise your impact
✅Join Cumbria's 1000+ Carbon Literate citizens
🔥Use code LOWCARBON50 for 50% off!
Book now: https://futureproofcumbria.org.uk/training/
🔥Get booked in for 2026: https://ow.ly/XUAR50XNZ1U
Thermal imaging visits available in:
✨ Arnside
✨Brampton
✨Keswick and surrounding villages
✨St Bees
✨Eden area (including Alston, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Shap and Tebay)
#ThermalImaging #ZeroCarbonCumbria #CosyChristmas
Thermal imaging visits available in:
✨ Arnside
✨Brampton
✨Keswick and surrounding villages
✨St Bees
✨Eden area (including Alston, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Shap and Tebay)
#ThermalImaging #ZeroCarbonCumbria #CosyChristmas
December 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🔥Get booked in for 2026: https://ow.ly/XUAR50XNZ1U
Thermal imaging visits available in:
✨ Arnside
✨Brampton
✨Keswick and surrounding villages
✨St Bees
✨Eden area (including Alston, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Shap and Tebay)
#ThermalImaging #ZeroCarbonCumbria #CosyChristmas
Thermal imaging visits available in:
✨ Arnside
✨Brampton
✨Keswick and surrounding villages
✨St Bees
✨Eden area (including Alston, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Shap and Tebay)
#ThermalImaging #ZeroCarbonCumbria #CosyChristmas
🌎Invest in yourself and the planet by joining our Climate & Carbon Literacy Training
📅 Online over 2 afternoons
🔥Use code LOWCARBON50 for 50% off
✅ Understand the causes of the climate crisis
✅ Discover how YOU can make a difference
✅ Get certified "Carbon Literate"
Book: https://ow.ly/TwqC50XJN5a
📅 Online over 2 afternoons
🔥Use code LOWCARBON50 for 50% off
✅ Understand the causes of the climate crisis
✅ Discover how YOU can make a difference
✅ Get certified "Carbon Literate"
Book: https://ow.ly/TwqC50XJN5a
December 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌎Invest in yourself and the planet by joining our Climate & Carbon Literacy Training
📅 Online over 2 afternoons
🔥Use code LOWCARBON50 for 50% off
✅ Understand the causes of the climate crisis
✅ Discover how YOU can make a difference
✅ Get certified "Carbon Literate"
Book: https://ow.ly/TwqC50XJN5a
📅 Online over 2 afternoons
🔥Use code LOWCARBON50 for 50% off
✅ Understand the causes of the climate crisis
✅ Discover how YOU can make a difference
✅ Get certified "Carbon Literate"
Book: https://ow.ly/TwqC50XJN5a