The Source blog. Making a difference
Through volunteering, apprenticeship schemes, supporting young people and their communities through sport and more, we’re making a difference for our people and our planet every day.
Sports partnerships
British Gas signs up with the WSL ahead of the 2025/26 season
As proud partner of the Barclays Women's Super League, British Gas customers and WSL fans can look forward to a host of new rewards and memorable experiences.
Get Set for Positive Energy
We’re on a mission to support young people and their communities to get more active, build healthy habits, and create a greener future.
Scottish Gas Football Camps – tackling holiday hunger for kids
Scottish Gas and the Scottish FA are transforming grassroots football! Our free holiday camps help over 1,500 kids stay active, connected and fed.
Tom Daley’s energy saving challenge
Kids from across the UK give Tom their top energy saving tips as part of the Get Set for Positive Energy scheme.
Colleagues in the community
Our colleague powered community programme
We’re empowering our colleagues to take the lead in how we support the communities we live and work in.
Celebrating Diversity: Centrica's Commitment to Pride
We’re proud to be a part of Pride, and to support our LGBTQ+ colleagues all year round to be their true selves.
How we’re caring for carers
We’re leading the way as a carer-friendly company, supporting colleagues and customers who are carers.
Apprenticeships and career pathways
Bright futures in engineering
Many women have joined our apprenticeship scheme – and here, three of them tell us why they decided to say ‘yes’.
Our Armed Forces Pathway
We’ve created specialist support to help ex-services personnel to transition into a civilian career with us.
Flutter Shutter: keeping energy-efficiency in the family
Meet the sisters behind the energy-efficient shutters that cut waste and aid regeneration.
Wanted: More women for our award-winning apprenticeships
At British Gas, we’re recruiting a new apprentice every day until 2030 – and we want 50% of them to be female.
Energy for Tomorrow success stories: The C.H.E.E.S.E Project
Improving energy efficiency and tackling fuel poverty through thermal imaging surveys in Bristol - and beyond.
A greener workforce for a greener future
At British Gas we recognise that we have a key role to play in the fight against climate change which includes building a greener workforce.
Driving towards diversity and inclusivity at work
We promote inclusion and diversity to make sure everyone feels welcome and included no matter who they are or what their background is.
People and planet
Demand Flexibility and PeakSave
Take a behind the scenes look at how we’re able to offer half-price electricity when there’s more renewable energy available.
Improving our service for all
From more call centre colleagues to a brand-new app that makes managing your energy simple. Read how we’re improving our customer service.
Energy efficient overhaul saves Somerset sports facility
British Gas has stepped in to rescue Yeovil Olympiads Athletic Club with an Olympic sized makeover.
Supporting local communities nationwide
As the UK's largest energy company, we think locally when it comes to helping the communities we live and work in.
A lamp fit for a King
Discover how a specially decorated British Gas lamp was part of the King's coronation celebrations