Think & Do Camden’s Post

This #SmallCharityWeek, take a deep-dive into the impact of Councils for Voluntary Services in London. Read online here >>> https://lnkd.in/dDQmS2ae #londonCVS #charityimpact #londoncharities

1. Limited funding, this can greatly hinder ability to implement most of our projects and campaigns effectively, so majorly we try to for seek grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and also crowd funding. Building a strong relationship with the communities and showcasing the impact of our work has also attracted more help. 2. Limited Resources, in terms of personell, , but collaborating with organizations, schools , the different government departments, and recruitment of volunteers has strengthened our capabilities as an organization 3. Climate Change and Environmental Degradation, addressing the causes which in most cases has been the source of income for most of the people has been really tough, but we try our best to advocate for environmental communities through community barazas, policy reforms, and majorly promoting sustainable practices,(grassroot activism) 4. Long- term sustainability, establishing achievable goals, and adapting strategies have been really essential.

Promoting sustainability in historic buildings presents unique challenges, but also opportunities for governments to take action in raising awareness and providing support. Historic buildings are often energy inefficient due to their age, materials, and construction techniques. At the same time, preservation is key to maintaining cultural heritage. Governments can play a pivotal role in this effort through various strategies. While a lot is yet to be done. It was insightful to listen to Geoffrey Barraclough at an historic building built in 1831, The British Academy and how that is being put to modern use. The government is now offering grants of up to £10,000 to support energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits for historic buildings. Charities and social enterprises can apply for up to £20,000! These grants aim to preserve heritage while enhancing sustainability. Take advantage of this opportunity to make your property more energy efficient without compromising its historic value. Don't miss out on the chance to save on costs and reduce your environmental footprint! If you are working with a historic building and you wish to monetise it out hey access to grants, reach out. #Sustainability #Netzero #Historic buildingenergy

There are 100 reasons to spend time in nature. 🌿 From getting creative inspiration, to channeling your inner hunter-gatherer. 🦣 I get my fix from running through the parks of North London, seeing how the seasons change and letting my mind float along the way. 🧠 Today Hubbub is announcing 100 more: the winners of The Nature Hubs Fund. We’ve just funded 100 community nature projects across the country with grants of up to £6k thanks to the Starbucks 5p Cup Charge. All 100 #NatureHubs are unique. Things like: • Greening a car park at the aquarium in Hull 🐡 • A community garden on a housing estate in Sheffield 🧑🌾 • Woodland restoration (with a creative writing twist) in Worcester 📝 All will bring nature closer to people and people closer to nature. 🔄 Our polling shows that 37% of people in the UK spend less than an hour a week in nature. We're celebrating 100 more reasons to do so with this video. (Spot two of my kids in it at the start!) 🧒 If you want to talk about how to fund and support community-led green space, do drop me a line 📧 ++ P.S. I'm CEO of environmental charity Hubbub. We bring business, government and civil society together to create campaigns that inspire & support people to make choices that are good for the environment. Follow me - Alex Robinson - for insights on environmental change, leadership and more. #environment #sustainability #urbangreening #nature  

I’ve loved helping Hubbub launch their Nature Hubs fund and winners and seeing some of the amazing projects up and running all over the country. On a personal note, community gardening is a topic very close to my heart. Not only am I part of the allotment-holding community, I also volunteer in a primary school, teaching kids how to grow food and look after nature. Every week I witness the pure joy these children feel from seeing their seeds germinate, observing insects and even sampling elderflower cordial from the elderflowers they’ve picked. We need to create a foundation for children to protect and work with nature in the future and I truly believe school and community gardening can play a big role in this. Academic research shows how access to gardens at school can help promote pro-conservation behaviour among pupils. So why is it not more of a priority considering the huge environmental challenges we’re facing? Well there’s no money. Most teachers aren’t trained in this area and just don’t have the capacity. Parent volunteers are scarce as they too are under pressure to work all hours and many don’t have the basic gardening skills needed. I don’t know what the answer is but I can’t help but feel there are solutions out there (local retired garden enthusiasts working with schools?). They just need resource and funding. I do hope the new government takes action on this… but I’m not holding my breath. In the meantime, it’s brilliant to see companies like Starbucks fund community gardening projects and help more people access green space and get closer to nature. Wouldn’t it be great for more of the private sector to help boost school gardening too?

This is the fourth in the series about #toteboard grantmaking work. Find out more about our grants here #toteboard #bettereveryday

Expanding #carbon tunnel vision is an exciting challenge, so I was thrilled to contribute these two articles to the latest Dublin Chamber #sustainability newsletter: 👀 Why Should Businesses Go Nature Positive Besides Net-Zero - https://lnkd.in/dmQkZRwe - explore what #naturepostive is and how it can benefit #business - hear insights from thought leaders in this space - access some practical tools 👀 A pathway to supercharge carbon offsetting - https://lnkd.in/dFT2iRqC - why and how #naturebasedsolutions could boost #carbonoffsetting - what initiatives are out there to help reach net-zero goals while protecting and restoring #nature - get inspired by a trailblazer business collaboration, including Irish charity Hometree Nature and #carbonmanagement go hand in hand, and these articles highlight why and how businesses could and should take a more nature-focused approach to reaching #carbontargets.

We’re on a mission to become a net zero business, and as a large law firm we think it’s also important for us to support charities that seek to make a difference to our shared environment. That’s why our grant-making body, The Shoosmiths Foundation, has awarded nearly £100k to two net zero-focused UK charities. So, who are they? The first is Energy Sparks, a charity which helps schools monitor and reduce their carbon emissions through its inventive energy management tool. Our funds will enable its work to be expanded to an additional 45 primary, secondary and special schools in England, highlighting how to look after the environment in which we all live. The second is a bit more legal - The Chancery Lane Project. Our donation will enable this charity to create a vocational e-learning training course on climate contracting for business professionals and lawyers. https://lnkd.in/eQk4TuZe We’ll keep you updated with progress on these projects in our annual ESG Reports. #NetZero #CollectiveClever #ForWhatMatters

The next round of Pots of Possibility funding opens on 2nd September 2024 and is offering grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 to community groups, charities, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations❗️ The fund supports ideas for developing a zero-waste, circular and regenerative local economy in North Lancashire. It is part of Closing Loops, a five-year £1.5 million project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund to support community-led action and local initiatives. Grant application ideas can fit into any of the four Closing Loops themes: 1. Reusing, repurposing and repairing materials currently going to waste (e.g. textiles, electronics, packaging, surplus food, etc) 2. Sharing resources (e.g. tools, materials, skills, etc) or repurposing unused space for community benefit 3. Inspiring people to use and buy things more sustainably and to produce less waste 4. Growing, cooking and eating food that’s local, seasonal and sustainably produced This year particularly welcomes applications around the theme of REPAIR (to extend the life of consumer goods, clothing, tools, etc). They're also interested in ideas connected to affordable community spaces (for startups, community groups, regenerative enterprises, etc); community-led housing; and business food waste composting. To find out more, visit the website👇 https://lnkd.in/eTNmjwC9 Or go to one of the support drop-ins, where the team will be on hand to answer questions: 👉 Mon 9th Sept, 13:30–15:30: Room 2, The Cornerstone, Sulyard St, Lancaster LA1 1PX 👉 Tues 17th Sept, 13:00–15:00: Morecambe Library, Central Drive, Morecambe LA4 5DL If you’ve already started to form your project idea and would like some feedback, They're also offering 20-minute online 1:1 mentoring slots. Sign up for a 1:1 mentoring slot.👇 https://lnkd.in/eVk-Vh-p - - - #MorecambeBID #Morecambe #Lancashire #GrantApplication #PotsOfPossibility #FoodFutures #NationalLotteryCommunityFund #Community

Rethink Ireland, in collaboration with Cork City Council - Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí, is thrilled to announce the support of five pioneering non-profit projects addressing green and digital transitions in Cork through the SEFIT- Ireland & Italy (Social Ecosystems for Fair and Inclusive Transitions) Challenge Fund. This €400,000 fund, part of a 10-month pilot between Cork and Turin, Italy, co-funded by the European Union, aims to foster an equitable and inclusive future by supporting initiatives that bridge community and technology gaps. These projects include diverse innovations from digital training for the Deaf community by Cork Deaf Enterprises to environmental education by ECO-UNESCO, reflecting a broad commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth. Each project, running from August 2024 to May 2025, will receive financial and non-financial support to scale their social impact. Initiatives like the International Garden by the Cork Migrant Centre and Cork Community TV, The Toy Library's sustainable toy exchange are set to transform local communities by promoting environmental sustainability and digital inclusivity. Lord Mayor Dan Boyle and Rethink Ireland's Senior Philanthropy Manager, Padraic Vallely, commend these projects as models of community-driven change, enhancing Cork's resilience and inclusivity. For more details on the awardees and their impactful projects, visit Rethink Ireland's SEFIT page. www.rethinkireland.ie #SEFITChallengeFund #SocialInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #InclusiveGrowth #Cork #RethinkIreland #DigitalTransition #GreenTransition