At Climate Action Preston we are extremely fortunate to work with a whole range of community groups, charities and other organisations across the city, as well as passionate and enthusiastic individuals. Everyone is welcome to get involved, but please also check out some of the amazing initiatives in our city and get in touch with them directly if you’d like to help.
The Larder is an award-winning social enterprise in Preston, promoting local, healthy, seasonal and low-waste food. There are so many fab projects at The Larder, including Kids in the Kitchen, Feast for Peace and the Food Academy.
CAP is fortunate to be able to hold its monthly Repair Cafe at The larder.
Contact: kay@larder.org.uk
CAP is collaborating with Preston Cooperative Development Network in a Community Energy project to set up ‘Preston Solar Action’.
https://prestoncoopdevelopment.org/
Let’s Grow Preston is a network of community gardens welcoming volunteers who are interested in growing food and maintaining our beautiful green spaces.
Contact: letsgrowpreston@gmail.com
Climate Challenge UK is a new Community Interest Company, based near Penwortham, all about showcasing some of the amazing initiatives already taking place around the UK which are helping to tackle the climate crisis.
Contact: nigel@climatechallengeuk.com
The Preston and South Ribble Fairtrade Group promotes fairly traded goods locally, runs events and raises awareness, often with a climate change focus.
Contact: fairpreston@gmail.com
Plastic Free Preston are a small team of volunteers dedicated to reducing local plastic pollution.
Contact: ashtonandriverswaypact@gmail.com
Longridge Environment Group are a community group committed to reducing plastic waste, raising awareness of climate change and promoting sustainability and biodiversity in Longridge.
Contact: longridgeEG@gmail.com