We recognise that cost can be a significant barrier to attending conferences, particularly for organisations working on the front line of tackling fuel poverty. To help ensure a wide range of practitioners can take part, we are offering a number of bursaries that will cover attendance, accommodation and travel costs.

These bursaries are available to people working to tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency within local authorities, charities, and other not-for-profit and statutory organisations based in the UK.

As well as access to all conference sessions and the exhibition, the bursary includes:

• Evening buffet and drinks reception on Monday 8 February
• Lunch and dinner on Tuesday 9 February
• Lunch on Wednesday 10 February
• Up to two nights’ accommodation, including breakfast
• Return standard-class rail travel

Accommodation will be arranged by National Energy Action. We ask successful applicants to arrange their own travel and claim the cost back after the conference. However, if this would be a barrier to attending, we can arrange travel on your behalf.

Please note that an offer may be withdrawn if you do not provide all required information within 10 working days of being notified that your application has been successful.

To apply, please complete the online form (below) by 12 noon on Friday 4 December. All applications will be assessed based on relevance and need. Successful applicants will be contacted during the first week of January.

The bursary scheme is intended to support attendance by organisations that would not normally be able to meet the costs of attending the conference. Please do not apply if your employer is able and willing to cover these costs.

If you have any questions, please contact brian.hart@nea.org.uk.