The Impact of Transport on Loneliness: the Challenge of Sustainability
The Impact of Transport on Loneliness: the Challenge of Sustainability
The University of Winchester presents their evaluation of our collaborative project trialling innovative solutions to tackle loneliness. Between September 2022 and August 2023 we piloted three community transport initiatives aimed at reducing loneliness in isolated older people by providing increased access to social opportunities, medical and other services, and community events. All projects were delivered entirely through electric vehicles, to understand more about how these opportunities could be provided sustainably. Join us as we present our... read more »
How To Establish Sustainable Innovation Into Your Business
If running your own business that has a positive impact on people and the planet interests you, then this new programme developed by Low Carbon Solent could be for you! The programme is designed to assist new businesses with embedding sustainability in their business model. It is open to University of Portsmouth students and graduates who are already running their own business and to those who are interested in... read more »
Winchester Green Week
WINCHESTER GREEN WEEK IS BACK! A week of events organised by local communities, environmental groups, educational institutions, faith groups, local authorities and businesses. A sustainable future can be created by growing greener together! TO FIND OUT MORE, PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK! read more »
Fuel and electricity costs
The cost of fuel and electricity has risen enormously over the last few months, and is widely expected to rise still more. Non-domestic users don't even have the small comfort of the unit price cap that has been set for households. We want to help you get through this difficult period, while also making sure the Government is well aware of the potential impact on England's community facilities. Here are some things you can do,... read more »
Together for our Planet Launch
Would you like support to green your voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation? Want to make your voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation more eco-friendly? Together for our Planet (TfoP) is a project delivered by the Community Infrastructure Partnership, a collaboration between seven Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS) in Hampshire. To learn more about CVSes, please click this link. This project is generously funded through the National Lottery's Together for our planet scheme and... read more »
Green Hythe Event
The inaugural Green Hythe Day just outside of Southampton town is coming this September! This event will celebrate everything green and eco about the local area as we take over the High Street. The event will bring together local community groups & organisations alongside live music and sustainable workshops plus a huge variety of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, local artists,... read more »
WeCAN Network Event
Inspirational and informative presentations plus a hands-on workshop on circular economies Open to anyone in Winchester District taking action on the climate crisis in their local community. This will be our first in-person Network Event - an opportunity to meet other people across Winchester District, to share your experiences and find out what others are doing. The event will be focused on the Circular Economy - how we... read more »
Together For Our Planet Celebration Event
Would you like support to green your voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation? Together for our Planet is for all Hampshire VCSE organisations to come together and support each other to make steps towards a greener world. This could be reducing your organisation’s energy consumption, exploring the world of reuse and recycling, increasing local biodiversity or raising awareness in your local community. We can all take small steps where we are, that add up to... read more »
Together For Our Planet: Greening Our Processes
Would you like support to green your voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation? Together for our Planet is for all Hampshire VCSE organisations to come together and support each other to make steps towards a greener world. This could be reducing your organisation’s energy consumption, exploring the world of reuse and recycling, increasing local biodiversity or raising awareness in your local community. We can all take small steps where we are, that add up to... read more »
Together For Our Planet: Greening Our Processes
Would you like support to green your voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation? Together for our Planet is for all Hampshire VCSE organisations to come together and support each other to make steps towards a greener world. This could be reducing your organisation’s energy consumption, exploring the world of reuse and recycling, increasing local biodiversity or raising awareness in your local community. We can all take small steps where we are, that add up to... read more »
Together For Our Planet: Greening Our Projects
Would you like support to green your voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation? Together for our Planet is for all Hampshire VCSE organisations to come together and support each other to make steps towards a greener world. This could be reducing your organisation’s energy consumption, exploring the world of reuse and recycling, increasing local biodiversity or raising awareness in your local community. We can all take small steps where we are, that add up to... read more »
Together For Our Planet: Greening Our Projects
Would you like support to green your voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation? Together for our Planet is for all Hampshire VCSE organisations to come together and support each other to make steps towards a greener world. This could be reducing your organisation’s energy consumption, exploring the world of reuse and recycling, increasing local biodiversity or raising awareness in your local community. We can all take small steps where we are, that add up to... read more »
Together For Our Planet: Greening Our Premises
Would you like support to green your voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation? Together for our Planet is for all Hampshire VCSE organisations to come together and support each other to make steps towards a greener world. This could be reducing your organisation’s energy consumption, exploring the world of reuse and recycling, increasing local biodiversity or raising awareness in your local community. We can all take small steps where we are, that add up to... read more »
Together For Our Planet: Greening Our Premises
Would you like support to green your voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation? Together for our Planet is for all Hampshire VCSE organisations to come together and support each other to make steps towards a greener world. This could be reducing your organisation’s energy consumption, exploring the world of reuse and recycling, increasing local biodiversity or raising awareness in your local community. We can all take small steps where we are, that add up to... read more »
Together For Our Planet Launch Event
Would you like support to green your voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation? Together for our Planet is for all Hampshire VCSE organisations to come together and support each other to make steps towards a greener world. This could be reducing your organisation’s energy consumption, exploring the world of reuse and recycling, increasing local biodiversity or raising awareness in your local community. We can all take small steps where we are, that add up to... read more »
How can we focus on sustainability when we are trying to survive?
In early March we were busy following our business plan; rolling out a new membership service and scoping exciting new initiatives to develop and launch later in the year. The key goal – making our charity, Action Hampshire, sustainable. As Head of Enterprise, that’s exactly what my role is about. We have been going for nearly 70 years, supporting the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector to deliver great services to local people and... read more »
News round-up for community buildings
Read on for information about how your community building could benefit from having a heating control system, and how to source cheap, re-manufactured paint. HeatingSave – programming and controlling your building’s heating system Would you like to control your building’s heating remotely, and programme it to be ready for your hirers’ varying requirements? Earlier this year, I heard a talk from a supplier of the HeatingSave system, available via this link. They boast a ‘proven track... read more »
Switch-It-Clothing
If you’re not wearing it, you might as well be sharing it! Shelley Delaney, founder of ‘Switch-it clothing’ talks about why she has started this inspiring social enterprise This little gem of a business was created and founded in March 2017. In the beginning, the whole idea was to share and swap items with friends and family-to re-use unwanted clothes and accessories others didn’t want. I am admittedly a... read more »