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Welcome to our April Climate Change newsletter!
Welcome to our April Climate Change Newsletter; we're excited to share all things climate and sustainability going on in April!
Watch back our latest Wandsworth Sustainability Forum and hear from our guest speakers and updates on the new climate strategies.
This newsletter provides monthly updates on the latest climate events, funding, and other ways you can get involved in tackling climate change in Wandsworth.
Do let us know if you would like us to share your climate events or news stories in our next newsletter.
Let's work #TogetherOnClimateChange
 King George’s Park Allotments
Read about our ambition to become a Carbon Neutral Council by 2030 and make Wandsworth a Net Zero Borough by 2043 in our Wandsworth Environment & Sustainability Strategy and the Wandsworth Climate Change Action Plan 2025, as well as our CDP A rating.
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Climate Action Microgrant Funding back for 2025!
Following the success of our popular Climate Action Microgrants programme in 2024, we have extended the funding to support projects and activities on an ongoing basis.
This year, we have a separate dedicated funding pot for schools, with funding on a termly basis.
Every other month, climate action microgrants will award between £100 and £500 to community groups, schools, individuals or non-profits to run events, activities and initiatives that promote positive behaviours in the community around climate change and sustainability.
Next deadlines:
23 May for School Microgrants.
30 May for Community Microgrants
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New London Textiles Action Plan launched
The London Textiles Action Plan sets out a programme of activities that will accelerate progress towards a zero waste, low carbon circular economy for fashion and textiles in London.
Why Fashion and Textiles?
London's fashion sector, a key industry, faces environmental challenges from high consumption and short garment lifecycles. Londoners buy 48 new clothing items and discard 44 annually, with 40% ending up in the bin. This plan promotes reuse, repair, and sustainable materials.
Get Involved:
Join efforts to extend clothing life and repurpose unwanted textiles.
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Wandsworth’s Cleaner Borough Plan delivers 5,000 tonnes of extra recycling
An impressive 5,000 tonnes of extra recycling has been collected in less than a year thanks to residents’ hard work and Wandsworth Council’s Cleaner Borough Plan, equivalent to 400 double-decker buses.
As part of our Cleaner Borough Plan, we have guaranteed weekly rubbish and recycling collections, doubled Mega Skip Days, and given every household two free bulky waste collections, all while maintaining the lowest Council Tax in the country.
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Valuable life skills to learn when you borrow from the Library of Things!
Library of Things is a good and sustainable way to rent and use tools for DIY or other tasks, especially for adults. But what about for young people, who might not be old enough to use any of these tools?
Well Library of Things doesn’t just offer dangerous appliances, but can also include things like air fryers, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, and Ice cream makers. These examples are great for young people to do chores or just make food. This can teach children lots of valuable life skills that are good for when they are older and need these skills for everyday tasks.
15% off with HELLOWANDSWORTH for new users.
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The Wandsworth Grant Fund (deadline midnight 7 April)
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The Wandsworth Grant Fund (WGF) provides all small grants (£500 to £10,000) for community and voluntary sector organisations in the borough to undertake activities for up to 12 months.
We aim to support projects under the following themes:
- Environment and attractive neighbourhoods
- Children and young people
- Citizenship and civic engagement
- Achieving aspirations and potential
- Health and Wellbeing
Deadline: close on (midnight) 7 April 2025. (Projects can begin July to September 2025)
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Have your say on cleaner, healthier waterways
If you live on a boat in Wandsworth, your input is needed! Take part in a survey to help shape a sustainable waterways strategy and for your chance to win gift vouchers worth up to £100.
As part of the Mayor of London Air Quality Fund project on healthy waterways, RRR Consultancy Ltd is conducting a survey in collaboration with 14 London boroughs, including Wandsworth, to understand how air pollution, fuel use and energy options impact boat dwellers.
The survey is open until Friday, 30 May 2025. If you have any enquiries, contact info@rrrconsultancy.com or call 01427 839686.
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 Photo by Tom Fiedosiuk
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Wandsworth Park Eco Fair
Learn how to be 'earth-friendly' and have fun doing it!
Wandsworth Park, Putney SW15 2PA, Saturday 10 May 2025, 12-4pm.
Music & entertainment, eco advice, food, Coffee and wildlife experts.
Hands on activities for kids!
Hear from dozens of grassroot organisers at the Wandsworth Park Eco Fair.
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Tara Theatre Young Company Presents...
A ragtag climate action group meet every Tuesday in a crumbling community hall. When their leader vanishes, tensions rise as they are left to decide between peaceful protest or eco-terrorism. Caught between fighting themselves and fighting the system, the group must navigate what it means to fight together.
Devised by Tara Theatre Young Company, a practical guide… rips into climate colonialism and western apathy. Explosive and dynamic, it asks how young activists should seek reparations for those affected by the climate crisis in the Global South.
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Free Support for Climate Tech Start ups
Are you working on a business with the potential to move the dial on climate change?
Whether it is energy, waste, water, behaviour change, or something else - support is available.
Hosted by Sustainable Ventures, Spark is now accepting applications from early-stage businesses in Wandsworth.
Join a cohort of 10 climate entrepreneurs working on solutions addressing climate change and developing sustainable innovations, products, or concepts to prepare for market entry.
Receive three months of free expert support, including access to industry-leading venture development tools, personalised 1:1 mentoring, group drop-in clinics, and opportunities to build your professional network.
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 Suitcase wheel repair day!
Southfields Repair Cafe will be repairing suitcase wheels at our next repair cafe, on 26 April, ahead of your summer holidays! 12-3pm, SW18 5EP.
We'll also be making our usual repairs - household items, electronics, toys & more.
Don't have anything needing repairing? Pop in for one of our famous homemade cakes and a coffee, and have a catch up with your neighbours.
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Climate Ambassadors
Climate Ambassadors offers every education setting in England free access to volunteer support to develop and deliver impactful climate action plans. Put your interest and experience in sustainability and climate change to practical use, supporting education settings to reduce carbon emissions, tackle climate risks and inspire and inform the next generation.
Become a Climate Ambassador and share your skills, or request a Climate Ambassador for your education setting!
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Kew Gardens Free Community Open Week
Join on the 14-18 May 2025 for the sixth Community Open Week at Kew! Explore the Gardens free of charge, and learn about our exciting science and conservation work, through engaging, hands-on activities.
Connect with nature, enhance your wellbeing and learn more about trees.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet Kew scientists and horticulturists, engage with artists and take part in a fantastic range of participatory workshops, talks and games suitable for all ages and abilities.'
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