Discover how 'It started' from inspiring environment projects
Find out how it started for these brilliant environmental projects
It started with a need for support – Jen’s story
Small steps - like volunteering - can create ripple effects for individuals, communities and the planet. Sometimes, the hardest part is just taking the first one.
It started with reclaiming the river – Simon’s story
When Simon Myers moved to London at 17, he didn’t expect to fall for a river. Slowly, the River Lea became a constant in his life. A place full of stories, wildlife and history.
It started with a hot meal – Nirmal’s story
Community climate action can happen in the most unexpected places. What started as taking part soon grew into something more for Nirmal.
It started with a shed and a cuppa – Nobby and Jim’s story
Community climate action doesn’t always look like big infrastructure or complex technology. Sometimes, it starts in a shed, with a broken chair, a kettle on and a conversation.
It started with curiosity – Seren’s story
With Climate Action Fund support, projects like GwyrddNi can respond to what communities want and need.
It started with a friendly face – Nmoye’s story
Through Support and Action Women’s Network, Nmoye helps build inclusion, confidence and belonging. She shows other women what’s possible when communities support one another.
It started with a new way of learning – Gwynfor’s story
Projects like Welcome to Our Woods don’t just support individuals, they create benefits that ripple into the wider community.
It started with a seed of hope – Helen’s story
For Helen, growing food became a way to regain confidence and look forward again, during and after cancer treatment. She found more than just a hobby: she found a seed of hope.
It started with a Walk and Talk – Mohammed’s story
With support from the Climate Action Fund, projects like Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve show what can happen when communities lead the way.