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EcoHub

Welcome to the EcoHub

The EcoHub is your one-stop shop for information, practical advice and theological reflection on how we can best care for God’s creation. 

We’ve entered all the resources - a collection of our own and those from other organisations and groups - into an easy-to-search database. Just enter the term you’re looking for into the search box – and you can browse materials that will be relevant to you. 

We've also identified seven categories that align with the Eco Church framework, which we thoroughly encourage churches to follow. Click on the topic headings below to see related resources - they're a great starting point for individuals too.

Worship and teaching

Resources for delivering sermons, prayers, small group courses, services and sung worship.  

Buildings

Resources to support the care and management of our buildings in a way that’s better for the environment and works towards net zero carbon. 

Churchyards

Resources to help us manage our land for the benefit of wildlife and the environment. 

Lifestyle

Resources to support individuals take action to reduce the environmental impact of our daily lives  

Advocacy

Resources to support churches, schools and individuals to speak up for local and global climate issues, particularly focusing on climate justice 

Fundraising

Resources to signpost to funders, and tips on how to fundraise effectively for environmental projects 

Understanding climate, ecology and theology

Reading matter, videos, training courses and podcasts on a wide range of topics that will help individuals to further their understanding of climate issues 

Browse for resources

Enter your own search word(s) in the search box below to find exactly what you are looking for - you might like to try things such as ‘school’, ‘churchyard’, ‘energy’, ‘pray’, ‘children’ etc.

Advice for churches on environmental fundraising
Description:
A recording of a talk to our Greenshoots Network by Joshua Townson on fundraising for environmental actions
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://vimeo.com/819436012

Antony Hornby Charitable Trust
Description:
Antony Hornby Charitable Trust. Makes general charitable donations to organisations including those working in: Arts and culture; Animals and environment; Community development and heritage, so can include churches.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
http://www.fundingforall.org.uk/funds/antony-hornby-charitable-trust/

Ashden Award and Funding scheme
Description:
Ashden Awards. Awards organisation that identifies and helps fund sustainable energy solutions at the local level, across the world, and through this bring social, economic and environmental benefits. They run Let's Go Zero for schools.
Audience:
Schools
Link:
https://ashden.org/awards/

Aviva Community Fund
Description:
Aviva Community Fund Grants up to £50,000.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.aviva.co.uk/services/more-from-aviva/aviva-community-fund/

Awards for All - National Lottery
Description:
Awards for All (National lottery). For local community projects. Can fund running costs, small refurbishment projects, equipment, events, transport utilities. Apply at least 16 weeks before you need the money. Grants of £300 - £20,000.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
National Lottery Awards for All England

Benefact Trust
Description:
Benefact Trust (formerly Allchurches). Funds projects that demonstrate a focus on the impact on people and communities and promote the Christian faith: Repairs, renovations and new builds; Community outreach; Protection of heritage.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://benefacttrust.co.uk/

Biffa Award - Main Grants
Description:
Biffa Award - Main Grants. Awards grants (through the Landfill Communities Fund) to projects that provide or improve Biodiversity, Community spaces, Recreation, Partnership.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.biffa-award.org/

Big Bike Revival
Description:
Focusing on teaching skills and leading bike rides. If you can deliver events that meet the criteria, grant of up to £3,500 are available for applications March until late-June. These can be spent on equipment to expand capacity, venue hire for learn
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.cyclinguk.org/bigbikerevival/current-programme

Big Give
Description:
Charities can register for a listing on this match funding site, Campaigns include Small Charity Week (apply in Feb), Christmas Challenge (apply in May), Green Match Fund (apply in Nov).
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://biggive.org/match-funding-explained/

Climate Action Fund - National Lottery
Description:
Climate Action Fund (National lottery). Enables people and communities to deliver high impact, community-led climate action in: Sustainable energy; Transport; Consumption; Food; Protecting/generating space and habitats.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/climate-action-fund

Community Action Groups (CAG) Oxfordshire
Description:
CAG Oxfordshire is a network of over 100 CAGs in the county working to make it a safer, fairer, greener, more sustainable place to be. Useful funding directory & their "The Key" newsletter includes funding opportunities regularly.
Audience:
Link:
https://www.cagoxfordshire.org.uk/funding

Community fundraising advice
Description:
Widely applicable advice from the Diocese of Leeds on community fundraising
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.leeds.anglican.org/community-fundraising.php

Community Fundraising Ideas
Description:
A Greenshoots Network get-together compiled a list of community fundraising ideas for project funding
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Community fundraising ideas pdf

Crowdfunder Knowledge Hub
Description:
Guidance for each step of running a project on Crowdfunder
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/knowledge-hub

Environmental funding sources for churches
Description:
CofE Parish Resources guides to help parishes raise funds for capital works or the on-going mission of the church. Includes lists of charitable grants for churches and a separate list of environmental and sustainability project funders.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://parishresources.org.uk/giving/funding/

Environmental fundraising resources
Description:
Church of England 'Fundraising for Net Zero Carbon and the Environment' webpage with information on possible sources of funding for projects to reduce carbon emissions.
Audience:
Individuals
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/about/environment-and-climate-change/fundraising-for-net-zero-carbon

Environmental Fundraising Webinar Series for Churches
Description:
YouTube playlist of Church of England Environment Programme webinar recordings on Environmental Fundraising
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcc_HT5TeqjqWpAe5J1Peexc2WoV5UxL6

Funding - Many sources
Description:
Oxfordshire County Council's webpage listing grant making bodies and funding opportunities. Many are national, some are local to Oxfordshire.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/community-and-living/funding-and-grants

Funding for All directory
Description:
Funding for All points to funding sources, search for "church" etc.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.fundingforall.org.uk

Funding for community energy projects
Description:
Community Energy England's collection of a wide range of funding opportunities relevant to community energy organisations. Many can be relevant to other groups.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://communityenergyengland.org/pages/funding-opportunities-2
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