Thames Head Community Energy is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society based in the Cotswolds, near the source of the River Thames. We work to accelerate the transition to a clean, fair and local energy system by developing community-led renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. These include a community solar farm, a community purchase scheme for rooftop solar and batteries (which led to 16 local homes saving over £20,000 and 20 tonnes of CO2 annually), and support for home energy efficiency through tools like a community thermal imaging camera. We also helped secure and deliver upgrades to a village hall with infrared heating, LED lighting, and EV charging. Our three goals are: 1) Saving residents money on their energy bills while making homes warmer and cosier, 2) Reducing carbon emissions, and 3) Raising funds for community benefit. To date, we’ve raised £18,000 through Crowdfund Cotswolds, secured a £40,000 grant from the Southwest Net Zero Hub for our solar farm feasibility work, and helped a village hall win a £10,000 CDC grant.