Getting Organised

With the price of oil, gas and electricity rocketing and climate change the issue of the moment, of course we’re all interested in energy saving –...

When Tony Blair famously exclaimed “education, education, education” in his campaign speech in 1997, he wasn’t actually talking about energy saving...

A community project needs community support to succeed, so getting the green message across is always going to be important. Fortunately, these...

However well intentioned you are, going green costs money – which means that the availability of grants and other funds can often make the...

If your community project is going to work, it’s essential to get people involved and setting up a group – or even a series of groups – can often...

Whatever stage your project is at, holding a local green awareness event can be a good way of getting more publicity, attracting new members,...

Community projects need good liaison between the various stakeholders who are likely to be affected by the project; identifying your stakeholders and...

Ensuring that there’s plenty of information available is one of the best ways to keep the momentum of a project going. Amassing a collection of...

Proper planning is essential for any community project – and it should start at the very beginning, as soon as the idea of doing anything first...

When it comes to getting a new project off the ground, sooner or later you’re going to need some help – however committed and supportive your local...

Whatever sort of energy project you’re planning, sooner or later you’re bound to need to get in touch with your local council. Although local...