Green Community Champions Programme

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Green Community Champions Programme will recruit and train local volunteers from underserved communities to become "Green Champions." They will lead neighbourhood sustainability initiatives, support residents to adopt low carbon lifestyles, improve local environments, and connect people with green skills, volunteering, and employment opportunities. Rather than delivering workshops alone, the project creates a network of local champions who continue supporting their communities beyond the grant period. Unlike traditional workshop based projects, this model builds community leadership and long term local capacity. the project creates a sustainable legacy

Beneficiaries

Children / Young People
Children and young people will engage in biodiversity, recycling and sustainability projects, improving wellbeing, teamwork, environmental knowledge and pathways into training or employment.
Elderly / Old People
Older people will participate in community planting, litter picks and sustainability events, reducing loneliness while helping create cleaner, healthier neighbourhoods.
Adults
Adults will engage in community sustainability projects, develop leadership and green skills, improve wellbeing and access pathways into volunteering, education and employment.
Other Charities or Voluntary Bodies
Voluntary and community groups will strengthen their capacity through Green Champion partnerships, shared resources, volunteer support and collaborative environmental projects.
People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
People from underrepresented ethnic groups will benefit from tailored green skills, leadership opportunities and community projects that promote inclusion and employment pathways.
Number of beneficiaries - 150
150 households engaged
Reach of your work
20 Green Champions trained 15 community campaigns delivered

Geographic reach

England: Derbyshire
Across Derbyshire: deprived urban areas such as Derby North, Normanton, and Abbey,

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

50

20 Green Champions trained 30 people receiving employability

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£8,500.00

TIMELINE

Aug 2026 - Jul 2027

Project Outcome Targets

Environmental; 20 Champions trained, cleaner communities, less waste, 150 households supported and more biodiversity.

Health & Wellbeing; Reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and strengthen community through volunteering.

Economic: 20 volunteers trained, 40 supported, 15 progress into work, training or education.

Project Activities

Green Champion Training; Train 20 Green Champions in climate change,sustainability, leadership, waste and energy saving.
Neighbourhood Green Challenge;Champions organise litter picks, recycling, No Waste Week and planting activities.
Green Advice Pop-up Sessions; Drop-ins offering energy advice, recycling guidance and cost-of-living support signposting
Employment & Skills Support; Champions receive training, CV help, digital skills and employment opportunities.

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource	Description	Quantity needed	When needed	How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY	money is needed to support training, equipment, outreach, project delivery, environmental improvements.	8500	Flexible	Funds Green Champions, biodiversity projects, CO₂ reduction, and employability support.

Project Impact and Partners

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

UN SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

UN SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

UN SDG 1: No Poverty

UN SDG 2: Zero Hunger

How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We gather data through surveys, feedback, KPIs, and internal reporting mechanisms

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

NA

no one is already funding the project

OTHER PARTNERS

NA

No one is already funding the project