New Mobilityways App for Car Share Devon
 What's Changing:
- The Mobilityways app replaces the Liftshare Companion App.
- Track your financial and carbon savings.
- All existing journey and team information will be available in the new app.
Celebrate with Us:
- Authenticate your Liftshare Team journeys using the new app in the first month.
- Enter a prize draw to win one of 40 x £10 Amazon vouchers!
How to Get Started:
- Download the Mobilityways app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Log in and find your existing journey and team information.
- Use the app to authenticate your Liftshare journeys and enter the prize draw!
For questions, visit the Carshare Devon website or contact Liftshare member support.
Net Zero and Climate Change: Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises Workshop
📅 Thursday 10th April 🕑 14.00-17.00 📍 Online
Are you a professional, policymaker, student, or simply someone who wants to find out more about why we need to reach net zero carbon emissions? Join the Net Zero Exchange on the 10th April for a free, 3-hour online workshop providing an overview of greenhouse gas emissions and their impact, strategies for achieving net zero carbon emissions and interactive activities and quizzes to gain insights into how to reduce your carbon footprint!
Changemakers Meeting: Planning for Climate and Nature
📅 Thursday 24th April 🕥 10.30-13.00 📍 Follaton House, Totnes, TQ9 5DQ
Join the Changemakers Meeting, hosted by Sustainable South Hams, to explore how current planning regulations can be leveraged for climate and nature action. This session will feature insights from Strategic Planning Specialist Phil Baker on the new National Planning Policy Framework and its implications for local policies. Additionally, Thelma Rumsey and Cllr Mark Long from the Tree Warden Network will discuss the crucial role of trees in planning.
CAG East Devon Skillshare
📅 Saturday 26th April 🕤 9.30-16.00 📍 The Beehive, Honiton, EX14 1LZ
Connect with community groups and volunteers passionate about sustainability. Enjoy workshops on food growing, climate action, and creative projects. Network and discuss ideas at the climate café.
Nominate Your Local Climate Legend
📅 - deadline Wednesday 30th April
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to help the planet? Climate Connections are celebrating Plymouth's unsung climate heroes across various categories, including Business, Community, Schools, and more.
This is your chance to recognise and celebrate the incredible efforts of individuals and groups making a positive impact on our environment.
 Calisen Impact Charitable Trust
The Calisen Impact Charitable Trust provides grants to support projects with positive environmental, social, or wellbeing outcomes in the UK. Here are the key points:
Funding Amount: Varies per project.
Eligibility: Open to UK registered charities.
Focus Areas: Projects that help achieve the UK climate target, move towards zero emissions, create a more sustainable energy system, promote inclusion and safe, diverse educational and working environments, and extend economic and social development in communities.
Application Deadlines: The next deadlines are 30 April 2025, 31 July 2025, and 31 October 2025.
MCS Foundation
The MCS Foundation provides grants to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the UK. Here are the key points:
Funding Amount: Up to £50,000 (inclusive of VAT) per project.
Eligibility: Open to any incorporated organisation, including private/public organisations, not-for-profit organisations, and charities.
Focus Areas: Projects that demonstrate or research retrofit methodologies in domestic buildings, addressing effective grant mechanisms, citizen engagement, and increasing the retrofit supply chain.
Application Deadlines: Applications must be submitted by 1 May 2025.
Biffa Award Partnership Grants 2025
The Biffa Award Partnership Grants 2025 provide significant funding for projects with national or regional importance in the UK. Here are the key points:
Funding Amount: Between £250,000 and £1,000,000 per project.
Eligibility: Open to charitable and not-for-profit organisations. Local authorities, schools, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities are not eligible.
Focus Areas:
- Built Environment: Projects that restore, modernise, or improve facilities such as cultural, heritage, or visitor centres.
- Natural Environment: Projects that protect and restore species and habitats, supporting national or local environmental strategies.
Application Deadlines: Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 30 May 2025.
Big Bike Revival Summer 2025
The Big Bike Revival Summer 2025 provides grants to support cycling initiatives in the UK. Here are the key points:
Funding Amount: Up to £3,500 per project.
Eligibility: Open to volunteer-led groups, not-for-profit organisations, and social enterprises.
Focus Areas: Projects that encourage adults to start cycling, cycle more often, or take up cycling again. Activities should include fixing bikes, teaching cycle and maintenance skills, and leading bike rides on local routes.
Application Deadlines: Applications must be submitted by 14 July 2025.
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