Benslow Music awarded funding to install electric vehicle chargers

At Benslow Music, we’re taking an important step toward a greener future for our organisation with the installation of two electric vehicle (EV) charging points on our campus.

We are pleased to share that we have been awarded funding through a Sustainable Communities Grant from North Hertfordshire District Council to install electric vehicle chargers, supporting our ambition to reduce our environmental impact and promote more sustainable travel.

The Benslow Music campus welcomes musicians throughout the year for around 150 residential music education courses, 30 concerts and hundreds of young musicians borrowing instruments from the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme annually.  

“We’re delighted to receive this support from North Hertfordshire District Council,” said Michael Duffy, Chief Executive. “Our programmes bring over 3,000 people together annually and we’re aware of the need to encourage sustainable travel options. Thanks to this grant, we can make real progress toward a more environmentally friendly campus and enable those who come to Benslow Music to make greener choices.”

The new chargers will initially be available to our staff, visitors, and the local organisations that use Benslow Music’s 40-vehicle parking facilities. We plan to monitor usage over the coming year and explore expanding facilities or access for wider use if demand grows.