Together with Edale Village Hall, we are launching the “Raising the Roof for Renewables” to repair the village hall roof and install in-roof solar panels. Edale Village Hall and Hope Valley Climate Action (HVCA) have joined forces to launch a major fundraising campaign to secure the future of one of the Peak District’s most valued community spaces — and to turn it into a beacon of local climate action. The project launches on the 7th of February 2026 with a community event at the village hall. Full details of the event can be found below.

The Raising the Roof for Renewables appeal aims to raise £10,000 before May 2026 towards the cost of installing rooftop solar panels on Edale Village Hall. The Hall Committee must raise an additional £33,000 for essential roof repairs, and the solar installation will future-proof the building while supporting national goals for net-zero carbon emissions

A partnership that inspires action

Hope Valley Climate Action is supporting the appeal as part of its mission to accelerate community-led climate solutions. HVCA plans to use this project as a template for other groups across the Hope Valley — helping churches, schools, and village halls install renewable energy systems.

“This is exactly the kind of practical, positive climate action our communities can lead,” said HVCA. “By helping repair the hall and add solar panels, local people can protect a treasured space while reducing emissions and energy costs for years to come.”