| The long table Cirencester |
A community food project bringing people together through shared meals and tackling food waste. |
| Hartpury university |
A leading institution specialising in agriculture, animal science, food innovation, and sustainability. |
| Cirencester RAU |
The Royal Agricultural University, delivering education and research in sustainable farming and food systems. |
| The Landworkers' Alliance |
A union of farmers, growers, and land-based workers advocating for sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty. |
| Transition Cleeve |
Supporting local sustainability projects and community-led growing initiatives in Bishop’s Cleeve. |
| Farming and wildlife advisory group |
Helping farmers and landowners manage their land for wildlife, soil health, and environmental sustainability. |
| Farm-Ed |
An education centre promoting sustainable agriculture, food resilience, and climate-friendly farming practices. |
| NFU
(National Farmers’ Union) |
Representing British farmers and growers, supporting sustainable and resilient agriculture. |
| Food and Farming partnership |
Encouraging collaboration across the food sector to strengthen local supply chains and community food networks. |
| Gwen and Vera field newton |
A wildlife-rich meadow managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, supporting biodiversity and education. |
| Common soil |
A community-led farm promoting ecological growing and food resilience in Gloucestershire. |
| The three turnips |
A community food project offering seasonal veg and local produce from homegrown and sustainable sources. |
| The kitchen garden people |
A cooperative growing and supplying fresh, seasonal vegetables directly to the community. |
| Good Small Farm |
Championing sustainable farming practices focused on soil health, biodiversity, and ethical food production. |
| Eastington Farm |
A local farm shop offering fresh, seasonal produce and gifts sourced from Gloucestershire growers. |
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| The long table Cirencester |
A community food project bringing people together through shared meals and tackling food waste. |
| Hartpury university |
A leading institution specialising in agriculture, animal science, food innovation, and sustainability. |
| Cirencester RAU |
The Royal Agricultural University, delivering education and research in sustainable farming and food systems. |
| The Landworkers' Alliance |
A union of farmers, growers, and land-based workers advocating for sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty. |
| Transition Cleeve |
Supporting local sustainability projects and community-led growing initiatives in Bishop’s Cleeve. |
| Farming and wildlife advisory group |
Helping farmers and landowners manage their land for wildlife, soil health, and environmental sustainability. |
| Farm-Ed |
An education centre promoting sustainable agriculture, food resilience, and climate-friendly farming practices. |
| NFU
(National Farmers’ Union) |
Representing British farmers and growers, supporting sustainable and resilient agriculture. |
| Food and Farming partnership |
Encouraging collaboration across the food sector to strengthen local supply chains and community food networks. |
| Gwen and Vera field newton |
A wildlife-rich meadow managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, supporting biodiversity and education. |
| Common soil |
A community-led farm promoting ecological growing and food resilience in Gloucestershire. |
| The three turnips |
A community food project offering seasonal veg and local produce from homegrown and sustainable sources. |
| The kitchen garden people |
A cooperative growing and supplying fresh, seasonal vegetables directly to the community. |
| Good Small Farm |
Championing sustainable farming practices focused on soil health, biodiversity, and ethical food production. |
| Eastington Farm |
A local farm shop offering fresh, seasonal produce and gifts sourced from Gloucestershire growers. |
| Gloucestershire voluntary services alliance | |
| Gloucestershire Libraries |
Providing access to books, digital resources, learning opportunities and community activities across Gloucestershire. |
| Gloucestershire outdoor group |
A friendly walking group offering outdoor adventures and social activities throughout the county. |
| GATPC |
Supporting town and parish councils across Gloucestershire with advice, training, and community engagement. |
| Forest Green Rovers community |
Using the power of football and sustainability to inspire positive change in the local community. |
| Growth Hub |
Helping businesses in Gloucestershire grow through expert advice, networking, and tailored support. |
| Gloucester University |
Delivering higher education, research, and community partnerships across a range of disciplines. |
| National Star College |
Empowering young people with disabilities through education, independence, and work skills training. |
| Ruskin Mill |
Providing specialist education for young people with learning differences through craft, land, and practical skills. |
| The Biodynamic Land Trust |
Securing land for community-based, sustainable farming and ecological stewardship. |
| Museum in the Park |
Exploring the history and heritage of Stroud through engaging exhibitions and community events. |
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Home to the National Arboretum, showcasing beautiful tree collections and promoting conservation and learning. |
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| Gloucester Cathedral |
An iconic landmark offering worship, heritage tours, music, and community activities in the heart of the city. |
| The Butterfly Garden |
A charitable project supporting people of all abilities through gardening, crafts, and outdoor education. |
| Active Gloucestershire |
Encouraging people to be active every day through walking, cycling, sport, and wellbeing programmes. |
| Hartpury University and Hartpury College |
A leading education provider offering courses in agriculture, animal science, sport, and equine studies. |
| Gloucestershire Association of Town and Parish Councils |
Supporting local councils across Gloucestershire with governance, training, and community engagement. |
| Homes England |
The government’s housing and regeneration agency working to increase the supply and quality of homes. |
| Cirencester College |
A dynamic sixth form college providing a wide range of academic and vocational courses. |
| Lydney DAR & Community Transport |
Providing accessible and affordable transport for people with mobility or travel challenges in the Forest of Dean. |
| Dursley Rugby Club |
A welcoming community rugby club offering opportunities for all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. |
| Sportily Innsworth |
Encouraging children and families to get active through fun, faith-based sports and wellbeing sessions. |
| Soldiers of Gloucester |
Celebrating the history and heritage of the Gloucestershire Regiment through museum exhibits and events. |
| Cinderford artspace |
A community art centre offering creative workshops, exhibitions, and local arts projects. |
| Folk of Gloucester |
A heritage and community hub showcasing Gloucester’s history through exhibitions, events, and live music. |
| Stroud Motherhood collective |
Creating a supportive community for mothers through shared experiences, workshops, and wellbeing activities. |
| Fair shares |
A time bank network helping people exchange skills and time to build stronger communities |
| Hawkwood |
A centre for learning, creativity, and sustainability offering courses, retreats, and community events. |
| Mitcheldean and District Community Association |
Supporting community wellbeing through local events, hall hire, and volunteer activities. |
| GL3 community hub |
A vibrant community centre offering services, activities, and support for people of all ages. |
| Gloucestershire Resource Centre |
Providing art, craft, and educational materials to support creativity and sustainability projects. |
| The George at Newnham |
A community-owned hub offering food, drink, and space for social events in Newnham-on-Severn. |
| Gretton Village Association |
Supporting village life through community events, hall management, and local initiatives. |
| St Pauls old school Trust |
A charitable trust maintaining community spaces and supporting local educational and social projects. |
| Fresh hope at St Pauls |
A community initiative providing a welcoming café space, training opportunities, and support for local residents. |
| Prestbury people planet group |
Working together to promote sustainable living and environmental awareness in Prestbury. |
| Winchcombe Greentown |
A local community group focused on reducing carbon emissions and creating a greener, more resilient town. |
| Transition Cleeve |
Part of the Transition Network, supporting community projects that encourage sustainable living in Bishop’s Cleeve and nearby areas. |
| Wye Valley Tourism |
Promoting the Wye Valley as a destination for nature, heritage, and sustainable tourism experiences. |
| Creative sustainability |
Leading inclusive sustainability and community wellbeing projects across Gloucestershire. |
| Forest Exchange |
A volunteer-led community project redistributing donated items across the Forest of Dean to reduce waste and support local residents. |
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A community-focused furniture reuse charity that collects donated furniture across the Stroud district and surrounding areas, sells quality pre-loved items, and provides delivery services. It also supports people who cannot afford essential household furniture through a referral programme, helping reduce waste while improving access to affordable furnishings in the local community.
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| Gloucestershire voluntary services alliance | |
| Gloucestershire Libraries |
Providing access to books, digital resources, learning opportunities and community activities across Gloucestershire. |
| Gloucestershire outdoor group |
A friendly walking group offering outdoor adventures and social activities throughout the county. |
| GATPC |
Supporting town and parish councils across Gloucestershire with advice, training, and community engagement. |
| Forest Green Rovers community |
Using the power of football and sustainability to inspire positive change in the local community. |
| Growth Hub |
Helping businesses in Gloucestershire grow through expert advice, networking, and tailored support. |
| Gloucester University |
Delivering higher education, research, and community partnerships across a range of disciplines. |
| National Star College |
Empowering young people with disabilities through education, independence, and work skills training. |
| Ruskin Mill |
Providing specialist education for young people with learning differences through craft, land, and practical skills. |
| The Biodynamic Land Trust |
Securing land for community-based, sustainable farming and ecological stewardship. |
| Museum in the Park |
Exploring the history and heritage of Stroud through engaging exhibitions and community events. |
|
Home to the National Arboretum, showcasing beautiful tree collections and promoting conservation and learning. |
|
| Gloucester Cathedral |
An iconic landmark offering worship, heritage tours, music, and community activities in the heart of the city. |
| The Butterfly Garden |
A charitable project supporting people of all abilities through gardening, crafts, and outdoor education. |
| Active Gloucestershire |
Encouraging people to be active every day through walking, cycling, sport, and wellbeing programmes. |
| Hartpury University and Hartpury College |
A leading education provider offering courses in agriculture, animal science, sport, and equine studies. |
| Gloucestershire Association of Town and Parish Councils |
Supporting local councils across Gloucestershire with governance, training, and community engagement. |
| Homes England |
The government’s housing and regeneration agency working to increase the supply and quality of homes. |
| Cirencester College |
A dynamic sixth form college providing a wide range of academic and vocational courses. |
| Lydney DAR & Community Transport |
Providing accessible and affordable transport for people with mobility or travel challenges in the Forest of Dean. |
| Dursley Rugby Club |
A welcoming community rugby club offering opportunities for all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. |
| Sportily Innsworth |
Encouraging children and families to get active through fun, faith-based sports and wellbeing sessions. |
| Soldiers of Gloucester |
Celebrating the history and heritage of the Gloucestershire Regiment through museum exhibits and events. |
| Cinderford artspace |
A community art centre offering creative workshops, exhibitions, and local arts projects. |
| Folk of Gloucester |
A heritage and community hub showcasing Gloucester’s history through exhibitions, events, and live music. |
| Stroud Motherhood collective |
Creating a supportive community for mothers through shared experiences, workshops, and wellbeing activities. |
| Fair shares |
A time bank network helping people exchange skills and time to build stronger communities |
| Hawkwood |
A centre for learning, creativity, and sustainability offering courses, retreats, and community events. |
| Mitcheldean and District Community Association |
Supporting community wellbeing through local events, hall hire, and volunteer activities. |
| GL3 community hub |
A vibrant community centre offering services, activities, and support for people of all ages. |
| Gloucestershire Resource Centre |
Providing art, craft, and educational materials to support creativity and sustainability projects. |
| The George at Newnham |
A community-owned hub offering food, drink, and space for social events in Newnham-on-Severn. |
| Gretton Village Association |
Supporting village life through community events, hall management, and local initiatives. |
| St Pauls old school Trust |
A charitable trust maintaining community spaces and supporting local educational and social projects. |
| Fresh hope at St Pauls |
A community initiative providing a welcoming café space, training opportunities, and support for local residents. |
| Prestbury people planet group |
Working together to promote sustainable living and environmental awareness in Prestbury. |
| Winchcombe Greentown |
A local community group focused on reducing carbon emissions and creating a greener, more resilient town. |
| Transition Cleeve |
Part of the Transition Network, supporting community projects that encourage sustainable living in Bishop’s Cleeve and nearby areas. |
| Wye Valley Tourism |
Promoting the Wye Valley as a destination for nature, heritage, and sustainable tourism experiences. |
| Creative sustainability |
Leading inclusive sustainability and community wellbeing projects across Gloucestershire. |
| Forest Exchange |
A volunteer-led community project redistributing donated items across the Forest of Dean to reduce waste and support local residents. |
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A community-focused furniture reuse charity that collects donated furniture across the Stroud district and surrounding areas, sells quality pre-loved items, and provides delivery services. It also supports people who cannot afford essential household furniture through a referral programme, helping reduce waste while improving access to affordable furnishings in the local community.
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| Vision 21 |
Promoting sustainable living through community projects, education, and environmental action in Gloucestershire. |
| Winchcombe Greentown |
Working to make Winchcombe a more sustainable, low-carbon community through local initiatives. |
| Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership |
Bringing together local groups to reduce carbon emissions and support nature recovery in the Forest of Dean. |
| Gloucestershire Climate Action Network |
Connecting individuals and organisations across Gloucestershire to take coordinated climate action. |
| Stroud Climate Action Network |
A local network encouraging collaborative community-led responses to the climate emergency. |
| Stonehouse Climate Action Network |
Supporting residents and businesses to reduce emissions and build a sustainable future in Stonehouse. |
| Wotton CAN |
A community group promoting environmental awareness and sustainability in Wotton-under-Edge. |
| Dursley CAN |
Empowering the Dursley community to take local climate action through projects and events. |
| Horsley CAN |
Local volunteers working together to reduce carbon emissions and support biodiversity in Horsley. |
| Berkeley CAN |
A community group in Berkeley working together to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable living. |
| Nailsworth CAN |
Encouraging practical community-based climate initiatives in and around Nailsworth. |
| Minchinhampton CAN |
A community network dedicated to creating a more sustainable, low-carbon Minchinhampton. |
| Chalford CAN |
Supporting local residents to act on climate change through education, collaboration, and events. |
| Rodborough CAN |
Community-led group raising awareness and driving climate-friendly initiatives in Rodborough. |
| Leonard Stanley |
Local volunteers working on sustainability projects and environmental improvements in Leonard Stanley. |
| Transition Cleeve |
Helping residents of Bishop’s Cleeve take practical steps toward a low-carbon, resilient community. |
| Charlton Kings Futures |
Community group promoting environmental awareness and sustainability in Charlton Kings. |
| Transition Newent |
Supporting local sustainability through projects on food, energy, and community resilience. |
| Transition Stroud |
Empowering Stroud residents to live more sustainably through workshops, projects, and networks. |
| Stroud Valleys Project |
Connecting people and nature through conservation, sustainability, and community engagement projects. |
| Wotton Area Climate Action Network |
Promoting renewable energy, waste reduction, and biodiversity in the Wotton area. |
| Gloucestershire Geology Trust |
Protecting and promoting Gloucestershire’s rich geological heritage through education and conservation. |
| Gloucestershire Youth Climate Group |
A network of young people taking action on climate change through campaigns, education, and local projects. |
| The Schumacher Institute and LEP Business & Energy Group |
Providing research and thought leadership on sustainable economics, energy, and environmental policy. |
| Cotswold Green Ltd |
Offering sustainable transport solutions with low-emission and eco-friendly bus services. |
| Campaign for Better Transport |
Advocating for sustainable, accessible, and low-carbon transport systems across the UK. |
| Environment Agency |
Working to protect and improve the environment, manage flood risk, and support climate resilience. |
| Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Cycling Campaign |
Encouraging safer, more sustainable transport through improved cycling routes and community advocacy. |
| Vision 21 |
Promoting sustainable living through community projects, education, and environmental action in Gloucestershire. |
| Winchcombe Greentown |
Working to make Winchcombe a more sustainable, low-carbon community through local initiatives. |
| Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership |
Bringing together local groups to reduce carbon emissions and support nature recovery in the Forest of Dean. |
| Gloucestershire Climate Action Network |
Connecting individuals and organisations across Gloucestershire to take coordinated climate action. |
| Stroud Climate Action Network |
A local network encouraging collaborative community-led responses to the climate emergency. |
| Stonehouse Climate Action Network |
Supporting residents and businesses to reduce emissions and build a sustainable future in Stonehouse. |
| Wotton CAN |
A community group promoting environmental awareness and sustainability in Wotton-under-Edge. |
| Dursley CAN |
Empowering the Dursley community to take local climate action through projects and events. |
| Horsley CAN |
Local volunteers working together to reduce carbon emissions and support biodiversity in Horsley. |
| Berkeley CAN |
A community group in Berkeley working together to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable living. |
| Nailsworth CAN |
Encouraging practical community-based climate initiatives in and around Nailsworth. |
| Minchinhampton CAN |
A community network dedicated to creating a more sustainable, low-carbon Minchinhampton. |
| Chalford CAN |
Supporting local residents to act on climate change through education, collaboration, and events. |
| Rodborough CAN |
Community-led group raising awareness and driving climate-friendly initiatives in Rodborough. |
| Leonard Stanley |
Local volunteers working on sustainability projects and environmental improvements in Leonard Stanley. |
| Transition Cleeve |
Helping residents of Bishop’s Cleeve take practical steps toward a low-carbon, resilient community. |
| Charlton Kings Futures |
Community group promoting environmental awareness and sustainability in Charlton Kings. |
| Transition Newent |
Supporting local sustainability through projects on food, energy, and community resilience. |
| Transition Stroud |
Empowering Stroud residents to live more sustainably through workshops, projects, and networks. |
| Stroud Valleys Project |
Connecting people and nature through conservation, sustainability, and community engagement projects. |
| Wotton Area Climate Action Network |
Promoting renewable energy, waste reduction, and biodiversity in the Wotton area. |
| Gloucestershire Geology Trust |
Protecting and promoting Gloucestershire’s rich geological heritage through education and conservation. |
| Gloucestershire Youth Climate Group |
A network of young people taking action on climate change through campaigns, education, and local projects. |
| The Schumacher Institute and LEP Business & Energy Group |
Providing research and thought leadership on sustainable economics, energy, and environmental policy. |
| Cotswold Green Ltd |
Offering sustainable transport solutions with low-emission and eco-friendly bus services. |
| Campaign for Better Transport |
Advocating for sustainable, accessible, and low-carbon transport systems across the UK. |
| Environment Agency |
Working to protect and improve the environment, manage flood risk, and support climate resilience. |
| Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Cycling Campaign |
Encouraging safer, more sustainable transport through improved cycling routes and community advocacy. |
| Terracycle |
Helping individuals and communities recycle hard-to-recycle waste through free and funded collection schemes. |
| Gloucestershire Equipment Loan Service |
Providing free short-term loans of mobility and daily living equipment to Gloucestershire residents in need. |
| Priors Park Neighbourhood Project |
Supporting local residents with community activities, volunteering, and sustainability projects in Tewkesbury. |
| Access bike |
A community bike workshop offering repairs, refurbished bikes, and cycling opportunities for young people. |
| Library Labs |
Creative maker spaces in Gloucestershire Libraries offering workshops on repair, reuse, and innovation. |
| Fresh hope Bike project |
Restoring and recycling donated bicycles to provide affordable, sustainable transport in the community. |
| Repair Cafes |
Volunteer-run events where people can bring broken items to be fixed, reducing waste and saving resources. |
| Share and Repair Stonehouse |
A local initiative promoting sharing, repairing, and reusing to cut waste and support community resilience. |
| Lime Carrington CIC |
A social enterprise preserving traditional building skills through sustainable lime work and heritage restoration. |
| Gloucester Resource Centre |
A charity that promotes reuse and waste reduction by collecting surplus materials from businesses and making them available through its Scrapstore for schools, community groups, artists, and play organisations. It also supports arts, education, and community development by providing creative resources, training, and affordable workspace through its City Works community hub.
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| Emergence Restock |
A community-led circular fashion project, specialising in upcycled, repaired, reworked and pre-loved clothing, created to reduce textile waste, increase access to sustainable fashion, and support skills development within the local community.
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| Waste Wizard |
Waste Wizard is an online search tool that helps residents find the correct way to recycle, reuse, donate, or dispose of household items, making it easier to reduce waste and recycle correctly.
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| Gloucestershire Libraries costume swaps |
Gloucestershire Libraries Costume Swap enables residents to donate unwanted Halloween costumes and accessories at local libraries and take home a pre-loved replacement, helping to reduce waste and encourage reuse through the library service’s Greener Together initiative.
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| Terracycle |
Helping individuals and communities recycle hard-to-recycle waste through free and funded collection schemes. |
| Gloucestershire Equipment Loan Service |
Providing free short-term loans of mobility and daily living equipment to Gloucestershire residents in need. |
| Priors Park Neighbourhood Project |
Supporting local residents with community activities, volunteering, and sustainability projects in Tewkesbury. |
| Access bike |
A community bike workshop offering repairs, refurbished bikes, and cycling opportunities for young people. |
| Library Labs |
Creative maker spaces in Gloucestershire Libraries offering workshops on repair, reuse, and innovation. |
| Fresh hope Bike project |
Restoring and recycling donated bicycles to provide affordable, sustainable transport in the community. |
| Repair Cafes |
Volunteer-run events where people can bring broken items to be fixed, reducing waste and saving resources. |
| Share and Repair Stonehouse |
A local initiative promoting sharing, repairing, and reusing to cut waste and support community resilience. |
| Lime Carrington CIC |
A social enterprise preserving traditional building skills through sustainable lime work and heritage restoration. |
| Gloucester Resource Centre |
A charity that promotes reuse and waste reduction by collecting surplus materials from businesses and making them available through its Scrapstore for schools, community groups, artists, and play organisations. It also supports arts, education, and community development by providing creative resources, training, and affordable workspace through its City Works community hub.
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| Emergence Restock |
A community-led circular fashion project, specialising in upcycled, repaired, reworked and pre-loved clothing, created to reduce textile waste, increase access to sustainable fashion, and support skills development within the local community.
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| Waste Wizard |
Waste Wizard is an online search tool that helps residents find the correct way to recycle, reuse, donate, or dispose of household items, making it easier to reduce waste and recycle correctly.
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| Gloucestershire Libraries costume swaps |
Gloucestershire Libraries Costume Swap enables residents to donate unwanted Halloween costumes and accessories at local libraries and take home a pre-loved replacement, helping to reduce waste and encourage reuse through the library service’s Greener Together initiative.
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| Gloucestershire master composters |
Volunteers promoting home composting and waste reduction through community engagement and education. |
| Greening Tetbury |
A local group working on projects that promote sustainability, biodiversity, and community wellbeing in Tetbury. |
| Bisley Community Composting |
A village-led scheme turning green waste into compost, supporting circular, local waste management. |
| Brimscombe and Thrupp Community Composters |
A community initiative promoting composting, recycling, and sustainable living in Brimscombe and Thrupp. |
| Dymock Forest Rural Action |
Supporting conservation and community initiatives to protect Dymock Forest’s natural environment. |
| Stroud Valleys Project |
Connecting people and nature through conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability projects. |
| Floral friends of Frampton |
A volunteer group enhancing Frampton Cotterell’s green spaces through planting and floral displays. |
| Cheltenham bird watching |
Encouraging birdwatching, wildlife recording, and conservation across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. |
| Gloucestershire raptor monitoring group |
Monitoring and protecting birds of prey through fieldwork, research, and public awareness. |
| Cotswolds Lakes Trust |
Conserving and managing the Cotswold Water Park area for wildlife, recreation, and education. |
| Gloucester vale conservation |
Working to conserve local habitats and promote biodiversity through practical volunteering projects. |
| Slimbridge WWT |
A world-renowned wetland reserve providing wildlife conservation, research, and education. |
| Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust |
Protecting wildlife and wild places across Gloucestershire through conservation and community action. |
| Canal and Rivers Trust |
Caring for England’s waterways, supporting wildlife habitats, and creating blue-green community spaces. |
| Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust |
Restoring and maintaining historic canals to enhance wildlife and connect communities. |
| Tewkesbury Nature Reserve Ltd |
A community-managed reserve protecting local wildlife and providing educational opportunities. |
| Gloucestershire naturalist society |
Encouraging the study and recording of wildlife across Gloucestershire. |
| Friends of the Cotswolds |
Protecting and promoting the natural beauty and heritage of the Cotswolds through conservation work. |
| Friends of Pittville |
Supporting the conservation and enhancement of Pittville Park’s gardens, habitats, and wildlife. |
| The barn owl centre |
A charity dedicated to the conservation of barn owls and other native British birds. |
| Nature buddies |
Connecting people with nature to support mental health, wellbeing, and social prescribing programmes. |
| Batsford Arboretum |
A stunning tree collection in the Cotswolds promoting biodiversity, education, and nature appreciation. |
| Community Rest Garden |
A peaceful community space supporting wellbeing, nature connection, and local food growing. |
| Wild acres community project |
Encouraging people to engage with nature through outdoor learning, conservation, and rewilding projects. |
| The keepers community garden |
A welcoming green space for growing food, learning, and building community connections. |
| Lightpill allotments |
Providing local residents with plots to grow food, share skills, and support biodiversity. |
| Canal & River Trust |
Caring for England’s waterways, supporting wildlife habitats, and creating blue-green community spaces. |
| Cotswold AONB |
Protecting and enhancing the natural landscape, biodiversity, and cultural heritage of the Cotswolds. |
| Gloucestershire Local Nature Partnership (Chair & Project Mgr) |
Bringing together organisations to protect, restore, and enhance the county’s natural environment. |
| CPRE |
Advocating for a sustainable countryside, protecting landscapes, and promoting rural communities. |
| Natural England |
The government’s adviser on the natural environment, working to protect and enhance biodiversity. |
| Great Zerodig Project Cirencester |
Promoting sustainable, chemical-free growing through community-led no-dig gardening in Cirencester. |
| Gloucestershire master composters |
Volunteers promoting home composting and waste reduction through community engagement and education. |
| Greening Tetbury |
A local group working on projects that promote sustainability, biodiversity, and community wellbeing in Tetbury. |
| Bisley Community Composting |
A village-led scheme turning green waste into compost, supporting circular, local waste management. |
| Brimscombe and Thrupp Community Composters |
A community initiative promoting composting, recycling, and sustainable living in Brimscombe and Thrupp. |
| Dymock Forest Rural Action |
Supporting conservation and community initiatives to protect Dymock Forest’s natural environment. |
| Stroud Valleys Project |
Connecting people and nature through conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability projects. |
| Floral friends of Frampton |
A volunteer group enhancing Frampton Cotterell’s green spaces through planting and floral displays. |
| Cheltenham bird watching |
Encouraging birdwatching, wildlife recording, and conservation across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. |
| Gloucestershire raptor monitoring group |
Monitoring and protecting birds of prey through fieldwork, research, and public awareness. |
| Cotswolds Lakes Trust |
Conserving and managing the Cotswold Water Park area for wildlife, recreation, and education. |
| Gloucester vale conservation |
Working to conserve local habitats and promote biodiversity through practical volunteering projects. |
| Slimbridge WWT |
A world-renowned wetland reserve providing wildlife conservation, research, and education. |
| Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust |
Protecting wildlife and wild places across Gloucestershire through conservation and community action. |
| Canal and Rivers Trust |
Caring for England’s waterways, supporting wildlife habitats, and creating blue-green community spaces. |
| Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust |
Restoring and maintaining historic canals to enhance wildlife and connect communities. |
| Tewkesbury Nature Reserve Ltd |
A community-managed reserve protecting local wildlife and providing educational opportunities. |
| Gloucestershire naturalist society |
Encouraging the study and recording of wildlife across Gloucestershire. |
| Friends of the Cotswolds |
Protecting and promoting the natural beauty and heritage of the Cotswolds through conservation work. |
| Friends of Pittville |
Supporting the conservation and enhancement of Pittville Park’s gardens, habitats, and wildlife. |
| The barn owl centre |
A charity dedicated to the conservation of barn owls and other native British birds. |
| Nature buddies |
Connecting people with nature to support mental health, wellbeing, and social prescribing programmes. |
| Batsford Arboretum |
A stunning tree collection in the Cotswolds promoting biodiversity, education, and nature appreciation. |
| Community Rest Garden |
A peaceful community space supporting wellbeing, nature connection, and local food growing. |
| Wild acres community project |
Encouraging people to engage with nature through outdoor learning, conservation, and rewilding projects. |
| The keepers community garden |
A welcoming green space for growing food, learning, and building community connections. |
| Lightpill allotments |
Providing local residents with plots to grow food, share skills, and support biodiversity. |
| Canal & River Trust |
Caring for England’s waterways, supporting wildlife habitats, and creating blue-green community spaces. |
| Cotswold AONB |
Protecting and enhancing the natural landscape, biodiversity, and cultural heritage of the Cotswolds. |
| Gloucestershire Local Nature Partnership (Chair & Project Mgr) |
Bringing together organisations to protect, restore, and enhance the county’s natural environment. |
| CPRE |
Advocating for a sustainable countryside, protecting landscapes, and promoting rural communities. |
| Natural England |
The government’s adviser on the natural environment, working to protect and enhance biodiversity. |
| Great Zerodig Project Cirencester |
Promoting sustainable, chemical-free growing through community-led no-dig gardening in Cirencester. |
If you would like to be added to our community database, please email glosclimate@gloucestershire.gov.uk and let us know about your organisation and provide a website. Thank you!