Meet the Team
Chris Silver BSc (Hons) – Managing Director
After graduating with a First-Class Honours degree in Psychology from The University of York in 2013, Chris worked in the NHS in Norwich, and taught Mindfulness techniques at a private wellbeing facility and for corporate events. He later applied his passion for altruism to social housing, spending five years as an allocations manager overseeing the fair allocation of housing stock and managing large-scale decant projects in Jersey (C.I.). A move to Cumbria in 2021 with wife and daughter resulted in a chance introduction and partnership with a long-standing UK energy grant expert. Chris subsequently spearheaded a new approach to helping UK residents procure home energy grants, which has helped thousands of homes become warmer and more efficient at zero cost. In his spare spare time, Chris enjoys martial arts, archery, and getting into nature with the family.
Louise Mitchell-Knight BSc (Hons), MSc - Head of Operations
Lou graduated with a BSc in Biomedical Science from Plymouth University in 2022 before moving with her husband and children to Cumbria to complete her Master's in Bioinformatics at the University of Glasgow in 2023. Driven by a passion for community impact, she connected with Chris, whose work in energy grants inspired her to explore the sector. Drawn by the opportunity to make sustainable living accessible, she became a Grant Consultant Manager, specialising in the ECO4 scheme. Her deep appreciation for the planet and interest in permaculture fuel her commitment to helping households reduce their carbon footprint.
Joe Spencer - Head of Grant Management
Joe has significant experience supporting homeowners and private tenants in securing funding for energy efficiency improvements. In his current role, he has successfully overseen numerous grant applications from the initial conversation to installation approval. Prior to this, Joe spent five years with a leading insolvency practitioner, assisting individuals in managing their personal finances and navigating debt relief solutions. His combined experience in financial consultancy and grant funding positions him as a knowledgeable and empathetic advisor. Joe spends most of his spare time between the lake district and his local golf course.
Callum Harris – Senior Grant Consultant
Callum has worked in customer-focused roles for over a decade, always aiming to make complex choices easier for others. He has a passion for helping clients access fully funded home energy upgrades through various Energy Grant schemes, with a wealth of experience in compliance and relationship management. Callum works closely with households to assess eligibility and support them throughout the application process. Based in Carlisle, but serving homes across the nation, Callum is passionate about helping people improve their homes and reduce energy costs. He balances his career with a busy and rewarding family life alongside his fiancée and young son.
Andrew Collins - Grant Consultant
With extensive experience in customer account management , Andy has always been committed to making complicated decisions simpler for clients. Passionate about helping people save money, Andy finds the greatest satisfaction in securing fully funded energy upgrades for households—especially as the grants are paid for by the energy companies themselves. As a dedicated advisor, Andy blends informative savings expertise with a supportive approach, guiding families through every step of the energy grant process and ensuring their homes become both warmer and more cost-efficient. Andy brings both empathy and drive to helping clients nationwide cut energy costs and improve quality of life.
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Rural Energy Saving Grants is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registration number: 14500912. Registered office: Sterling House, Wavell Drive, Rosehill, Carlisle, CA1 2SA. ICO Registration number: ZB623129