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Environment

Engaging people in climate action

Climate change is a global challenge but local action matters. For more than 30 years, we’ve supported communities across the UK to take action on environmental issues.

Here we share insights from this work, highlighting lessons from grant holders who have:

  • successfully inspired community-led change

  • mobilised residents to live and work more sustainably

Making an environmental action plan

Most organisations delivering charitable services or managing a community venue can take practical steps to reduce their environmental impact.

Here we share practical learning for community groups that want to develop an environmental action plan. We:

  • explore the benefits of having a plan

  • suggest practical actions to include

  • share examples of how other community groups have turned plans into action

Reducing the carbon footprint of community events 

This page shares practical lessons from community groups across the UK on reducing the environmental impact of events.

It highlights approaches that have worked for others, including reducing single-use items and cutting food waste.

Drawing on real-life examples, it shows how communities can make events greener while continuing to bring people together and strengthen local connections.