LOCAL SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

SY Ecofit are project managing clean energy transformations.

A social enterprise working with South Yorkshire communities to improve the energy efficiency of homes and communities by delivering retrofit projects and creating networks and partnerships to build community wealth and develop local skills.

A FAMILY-RUN DAIRY FARM

Based in Dungworth, Sheffield and run by Eddie Andrew and his family since 1947. It diversified into selling ice-cream in 2007 using the farm’s own milk and cream and has had great support from the people of Sheffield.

Our Cow Molly supplies over 110 local businesses and is active on Facebook and Instagram.

FUNDING PROVIDER

A partnership of the six Combined Authorities of the North East and Yorkshire, funded and directed by government to support local authorities and they communities they serve with the development and delivery of clean energy projects.

The hub has funded the feasibility studies for our projects.

EXPERT CONSULTANT

Hockerton Housing Project joined SY Ecofit CIC and Our Cow Molly to examine the potential for wind turbines at the dairy, providing a comprehensive feasibility report for this long term vision.

Researchers and students at the University of Sheffield have provided robust academic evaluation and forecasting for our projects, including creating Life Cycle Assessment tools. These mean that can we share comprehensive impact, costs, and maintenance forecasts for our clean energy projects.

ADVISOR

We’ve worked with Co-operatives UK to establish the Community Benefit Society, and are incredibly grateful for their expertise and support.