We are applying to the Dundee Climate Fund 3.0 to upgrade the lighting on our indoor football pitches to new, energy-efficient wide beam LED lights. The current lighting system is outdated and highly inefficient, contributing significantly to our rising utility costs, which have quadrupled compared to last year. By transitioning to LED lights, we aim to reduce our energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and make our facility more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Our pitches are available seven days a week for use by community groups, other Dundee charities, para-sports clubs, private organisations, and local schools. One of these schools actually uses our facility as their P.E department as their own in-house facilities are not fit for purpose. We maintain the pitches to the highest standards while keeping hire costs affordable to ensure accessibility for all.
This project aligns with the Dundee Climate Fund’s focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. It directly addresses the Energy category by reducing electricity consumption and improving energy efficiency in a community facility. The upgrade will make our facility more sustainable, while the energy savings will allow us to allocate more resources to our core mission—supporting the local community.
Showcase the Street is a registered charity located in one of the most deprived areas of Scotland. Our facility offers sports, technology, employability training, fashion design, and dance programs accessible to over 3,000 people weekly. We focus on reducing barriers to participation, especially for families experiencing poverty, and ensure that everyone in our community has access to these opportunities, regardless of their financial situation.
The LED lighting upgrade will have a direct positive impact on the running costs of the facility, ensuring we can continue to provide affordable, inclusive programming. It will also serve as a public example of the benefits of energy-efficient upgrades, potentially inspiring other local residents and organisations to adopt similar practices.
The best mixed footballing academy in Dundee - a critical part of the Dundee community progressing all ages in football for the benefit of our younger generation
As regard to the highest level of coaching, community awareness, children’s wellbeing and fitness, there is no better football academy in the local area. My son and daughter both attend two sessions weekly, and always look forward to their sessions with friendly, experienced, and highly qualified coaches.
This football academy and the high quality and standard of coaching benefits the health and wellbeing of Dundee children and adolescents. It is by far the best mixed footballing academy Dundee has to offer. We should be investing in such projects to allow the academy to continue to operate, investing in our children now and future generations.
The best mixed footballing academy in Dundee - a critical part of the Dundee community progressing all ages in football for the benefit of our younger generation
As regard to the highest level of coaching, community awareness, children’s wellbeing and fitness, there is no better football academy in the local area. My son and daughter both attend two sessions weekly, and always look forward to their sessions with friendly, experienced, and highly qualified coaches.
This football academy and the high quality and standard of coaching benefits the health and wellbeing of Dundee children and adolescents. It is by far the best mixed footballing academy Dundee has to offer. We should be investing in such projects to allow the academy to continue to operate, investing in our children now and future generations.