 Schools Working Together To Be Zero Carbon - Webinar
10th September, 15:45-16:30 | Microsoft Teams
Zero Carbon Schools is an exciting, free, programme which enables pupils to learn more about climate change, investigate their school's carbon footprint, lead projects to reduce it, and inspire others to take action. It also includes teacher training, and support to inform and involve the local community. Henry, Founder and Managing Director, will explain how the programme works, how it aligns with Let's Go Zero, and how you can get your school on board!
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Farm Diversification: Circular Economies
12th September, 12:00-16:00 | Hayes Meadow, EX20 3QU
Join the Devon Agri-Tech Alliance for a workshop focused on farm diversification and circular economies, held at Hayes Meadow Organic. Speakers include Graham Macklin (farm owner), University of Plymouth researchers, Luppo Diepenbroek (grassland nutritionist), and Andy Gray (farmer and entrepreneur). Tour the cutting-edge processing facility and see how their approach repurposes animal by-products to produce new income streams.
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Growing A Sustainable Food And Drink Business
19th September, 18:00 - 22:00 | Greendale Farm Shop, EX5 2JU
Join the Devon Food Partnership and Food Drink Devon for a relaxed evening at Greendale Farm Shop exploring how sustainable practices can help support your food or drink business.
Hear from local food and drink businesses about their sustainability journeys and gain insight into how environmental and social sustainability could strengthen your enterprise.
361 Energy Fair
29th September, 10:00-16:00 | Barnstaple Pannier Market EX31 1SY
361 Energy is hosting their Energy Fair at Barnstaple Pannier Market. Activities will include talks, an exhibition, and a mini planetatrium. Caterers, environmental organisations, and businesses will be in attendance. All ages welcome.
Become Your Organisation’s Future Climate Leader
October - December 2024 | Cornwall and Plymouth
A Free 10-week course is available for those working in Cornwall, Devon or the Isles of Scilly to become sustainability leaders. The Future Climate Leaders course is a unique opportunity for enterprises to go greener. It is a chance to invest in one of your eco-conscious employees and turn them into your business’ climate champion so you can get to grips with and tackle environmental challenges.
This course is up to 90% funded for enterprises based in Devon as a Skills Bootcamp through the UK Government and Devon County Council.
Sustainable Crediton And Significant Seams Present The ‘Crediton Eco-Crafternoon’
26th October, 13:00 - 16:00 | The Boniface Centre, EX17 2AH
The Crediton Eco-Crafternoon is a textile and craft ‘Give & Take’ event where people can bring their surplus supplies and make a donation in exchange for items. The Sustainable Crediton Repair Cafe will also be there to help with repairs. Other activities include making tote bags from curtains. The poppy appeal will be showing people how to make poppies, and there will be stalls/groups offering activities and eco-friendly gifts.
 Photo by Bat Conservation Trust
The “Connecting People And Landscapes In A Changing Climate” Project Presents: Connect Café
Join each month for talks, chat, and to share ideas.
It is a free, friendly online space where you can:
- Grow your knowledge of Devon’s wildlife and habitats
- Get practical information on what you can do to help biodiversity
- Discover more about monitoring and surveying
- Connect with people, communities & organisations caring for local landscapes.
For details and joining information contact: hworthington@bats.org.uk 07565147459
 Creative Commission Opportunity - Devon Wildlife Trust
Deadline: 22nd September 2024
Devon Wildlife Trust is re-introducing Pine Martens back into the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. As part of this, they are commissioning artists and creatives £300-£2000 to "ignite the spirit of nature and heritage in the hearts of those who experience your creations". They are "seeking proposals which will captivate, inspire and engage people" in a number of outlined themes. Click "Find out more" below to learn more about how to submit a proposal.
Imperial Community Impact Fund
Deadline: 26th September 2024 (Round 1), 20th March 2025 (Round 2)
The Imperial Community Impact Fund is a new initiative designed to support local community groups and charities that are committed to making a positive difference.
There is a total annual fund of £10,000, offering grants up to £1,000 to encourage and empower local organisations working in the fields of environment, sustainability, creativity, and addressing local problems.
Community groups and charitable organisations can apply.
The focus of the fund is to provide small grants for community organisations and charities making a difference in their local community.
NextEnergy Solar Impact Fund
Deadline: 24th October 2024
Not-for-profit organisations in South West England can apply for funding from the NextEnergy Solar Impact Fund.
The funding is intended to support activities that will have positive social, economic and/or environmental impacts on the area. There is a particular focus on education, training and skills.
The programme objectives are:
- Support climate change mitigation and adaptation - through community education on sustainable practices
- Promote a just transition – encourage and promote skills, education and training in climate solutions – reskill or upskill people for jobs in climate solutions
- Promote general skills development – encourage and promote skills and training for local people – provide training and development for employees
- Improve local education – create educational initiatives that relate to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – create educational activities for the community – support local academic institutions
Registered charities, CICs, charitable trusts, academic institutions, charitable companies and unincorporated organisations can apply for grants up to £5,000.
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