Our Impact Report: 2025
As a Community Interest Company, the National Retrofit Hub exists to create public benefit by helping strengthen the UK retrofit system so local delivery can happen at the scale, quality and fairness needed.
Strength in Numbers: The Power of SMEs
‘Strength in numbers: the power of SMEs’, the UKCW panel hosted by Sara Edmonds, turned out to be an inspiring display of diversity of thought and inclusivity. A real beacon of hope for what can be achieved when people ‘give it a go’ and ‘see it through’.
Levenshulme Area Based Retrofit Scheme: Sharing learning from the pre-construction phase
Discover two aspects of the pre-construction phase of the Levenshulme Area Based Retrofit Scheme, their approach to developing a project in partnership with their architect and contractor, and the benefits and challenges of collaboration; and learning from our people-centred approach to resident engagement.
Collaborating to Develop Retrofit One-Stop Shops
Discover insights from two collaborative projects that are developing integrated home retrofit services.
Retrofitting Communities: Unlocking skills for long-term careers and local impact
This webinar explores how skills development in the retrofit sector can drive meaningful change, turning climate action into a catalyst for community empowerment. Watch to learn how targeted training and education initiatives can support local economies while addressing workforce gaps, ensuring that the benefits of retrofit extend beyond decarbonisation to foster thriving, resilient communities.
Community Led Retrofit – “Redefining retrofit at scale”
This session challenges the perception that community-led retrofit is small-scale and low-impact by showcasing the power and potential of grassroots initiatives. By focusing on diversity, place-based solutions, and breaking free from one-size-fits-all, top-down approaches, we will explore how these efforts can redefine scalability in retrofit practices.
Retrofit Meets: Communities
This session explores the theme Retrofit & Communities, with speakers sharing how we might unlock the potential for community-led retrofit to transform local relationships and buildings.
Retrofit Connect – Communities leading the way
This session explores how place-based innovation and local leadership are unlocking new pathways to scale, trust, and action. Hear from those at the heart of it as they share their reflections, and learn from others championing a people-powered approach to retrofit.
Neighbourhood Transitions with Civic Square
Civic Square is a public square, neighbourhood lab, and creative and participatory platform focused on regenerative civic and social infrastructure. We spoke with Magda Petford, Dream Matter Designer, and Charlotte Bailey, Dream Matter Storyteller, about the work they have been doing in Ladywood in Birmingham with the community there.
Caitriona Jordan, BE-ST & Rachael Owens, National Retrofit Hub
As BE-ST and the National Retrofit Hub will be co-hosting the International Retrofit Conference, they got together to let you all know about the upcoming conference.