Roots of Leap
On 21st May 2013 LEAP became a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), established for Charitable purposes. In particular our objectives are to:
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Advance environmental protection and improvement by:
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supporting individual homes, organisations, charities and businesses to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency,
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facilitating and encouraging the adoption of efficient and low carbon means of transport,
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promoting waste reduction and sustainable living
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Advance education by raising awareness and motivating those in the community to adopt sustainable environmentally friendly practices;
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Advance community development by being an integral, respected and trusted part of the local community providing services and facilities which meet the identified needs of the community and build local resilience;
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Advance mental health by facilitating a rolling schedule of events and workshops specifically designed to enhance community wellbeing.
LEAP have successfully delivered a range of services over its lifetime including providing thousands of free Home Energy Checks helping local residents save energy and money through free impartial advice on insulation, draught proofing, heating, renewable energy generation, grants and subsidies. We also made beneficial, hands-on changes to improve the comfort and fuel efficiency of hundreds of homes living in fuel poverty.
Recognised as leaders in sustainability, LEAP have consulted with and mentored local charities and local businesses to help them save money and become more sustainable. This was sometimes delivered through our social enterprise commercial energy broker service called LEAP Energy.
We have also successfully delivered Youth Education, and Active Travel events and supported the setting up of growing spaces at the local primary schools and nurseries. In partnership with various local organisations we have also run a number of re-use events including Bike Swaps and Swishes (clothing swaps).
Since inception in 2010 LEAP have supported the set up of a number of community led groups including ReMode Youth, Eat Lochwinnoch, Grow Kilbarchan and Lochwinnoch Community Development Company (LCDC).
Some of our current projects began as grassroots covid-response initiatives which joined LEAP in 2021; these are truly community-led and represent the people who live here.
Link to our Annual Report & Financial Statements.
