About Us
We are Scotland’s leading environmental charity delivering solutions for low-carbon living. A trusted expert with over 35 years’ experience.
Our vision
Changeworks’ vision is for a world where everyone is able to live, work and enjoy life with a low-carbon impact. We recognise climate change is the most significant threat to the environment and our way of life.
Our mission
We develop and deliver high impact solutions to make low-carbon life a positive reality for everyone.
What we do
Changeworks has over 35 years’ experience in delivering high impact solutions for low-carbon living. We work collaboratively with partners, organisations and householders to drive transformation in energy efficiency and to tackle fuel poverty.
Our strategy
Changeworks’ strategy is clear and simple – to decarbonise Scotland’s homes.
The Scottish Government has set a legally binding target for net zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. Scottish homes account for 13% of the country’s emissions, and the energy efficiency of many of these homes need to be improved.
So, the work to decarbonise Scotland’s homes must take place now.
Leadership team and board
Led by Chief Executive Josiah Lockhart, our directorate is comprised of individuals with a wide range of expertise and experience, from the environmental, social and construction sectors. This depth of knowledge is vital to Changeworks achieving its strategic goals to support Scotland’s net zero targets.
Our story
Changeworks has been delivering energy efficiency measures for housing over nearly four decades. We have led the way in delivering solutions to lower carbon emissions, tackle fuel poverty and help householders to save energy.
Our impact
Our work has never been more important, with energy prices, fuel security and the climate crisis at the top of the agenda. Throughout 2023-24 we provided advice to 64,000 householders, helped over 13,000 households to install energy-efficient measures and helped to save householders over £1m on their energy bills.
Our values
Changeworks has five values that drive everything that we do – collaboration, innovation, integrity, passion and empowerment.
Warmworks
Warmworks is a joint venture partnership between Changeworks, Everwarm and Energy Saving Trust. The partnership delivers Warmer Homes Scotland, a national fuel poverty scheme funded by the Scottish Government.
Change Waste Recycling
Change Waste Recycling (formerly Changeworks Recycling) was founded in 2001 as a trading subsidiary of Changeworks. In 2023, Changeworks sold its share of the award-winning waste and resource management company to Forbes Connor, Managing Director of Change Waste Recycling.
Our carbon footprint
Understanding our carbon footprint and limiting this as much as possible is a vital aspect in acting as an exemplar organisation.
Accreditations
Changeworks is in receipt of a number of national and international accreditations and standards, including ISO9001 and Investors in People. These ensure we deliver high quality services and projects.
We deliver
We deliver the following in partnership with other organisations:
Home Energy Scotland
We deliver Home Energy Scotland in the Southeast and Highlands and Islands on behalf of the Scottish Government and Energy Saving Trust, providing impartial energy-related advice and support.
Business Energy Scotland
Business Energy Scotland provide free, impartial support and access to funding to help small and medium-sized enterprises save energy, carbon and money.
Local Energy Scotland
Local Energy Scotland manages the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme, which supports communities to engage with and benefit from the transition to net zero emissions.