Smarter burning
for cleaner air
& SAFE USE.
A UK-based educational programme, designed to guide responsible stove use.
Who is it for?
WEP is not a professional installation or service qualification. It is an educational programme for consumers — those who use stoves in the home or provide accommodation for others — who want to understand how to use them properly, lawfully, and with care.
WEP is designed for anyone who uses, manages, or is responsible for a wood-burning appliance in a residential setting — including:
Homeowners and Tenants
Housing associations and local authorities
Serviced accommodation providers
Fire safety officers and insurers seeking informed clients
Private landlords and property managers
Eco-conscious households who want to reduce their environmental footprint
Whether you’re lighting your very first fire or have used a stove for years, WEP gives you the practical, updated knowledge you need to do it right.
Why It Matters
Many people are unaware that domestic wood burning is now recognised as one of the UK’s largest contributors to PM2.5 air pollution — exceeding even road traffic in some areas.
Poor fuel choices, slumber burning, wet logs and neglected maintenance significantly increase harmful emissions, raise fire risk, and impact both household and local air quality.
The Woodburner Educational Programme (WEP) exists to address this.
WEP is a UK-focused educational initiative designed to help stove users understand how to burn more efficiently, more cleanly and more safely — reducing unnecessary pollution, improving appliance performance, and supporting healthier homes.
By taking part in WEP, users are not only improving their own stove use, but contributing to a wider effort to raise standards of domestic wood burning across Britain, protect local air quality, and support a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Our Mission
To create a culture of responsible wood burning across the UK.
The Woodburner Educational Programme (WEP) is a UK-focused educational initiative created to help stove users understand how their everyday choices affect air quality, fire safety, and the environment.
We believe every stove user — no matter their background, knowledge level, or location — has a role to play in reducing emissions, preventing fires, and protecting the homes and communities around them. WEP exists to give people the knowledge and confidence to use their stoves correctly and responsibly.
Through education, awareness, and practical guidance, we aim to help Britain burn better, live safer, and breathe cleaner air — one home at a time.