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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.

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/
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
Description:
Awards for All (National lottery). Aimed at local communities. Can fund running costs, small refurbishment projects, equipment, events, transport utilities.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
National Lottery Awards for All England | The National Lottery Community Fund (tnlcommunityfund.org.uk)
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/
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/
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
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
Description:
Widely applicable advice from the Diocese of Leeds on community fundraising
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.leeds.anglican.org/content/community-fundraising
Description:
Church of England Parish Resources collection of charitable grants for churches for many areas including biodiversity, environmental and sustainability projects
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.parishresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Charitable-Grants-for-Churches-Jul-2020.pdf
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
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
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
Description:
Funding for All points to funding sources, search for "church" etc.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.fundingforall.org.uk
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
Description:
Church of England Parish Resources 12 guides to take you through the various stages of developing and delivering a large fundraising project for capital appeals
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.parishresources.org.uk/resources-for-treasurers/funding/funding-guides-capital-fundraising/
Description:
Church of England fundraising information and advice on grant applications
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/churchcare/making-changes-your-building-and-churchyard/raise-funds
Description:
Reaching Communities Fund (National lottery). Funds projects that help to improve communities and the lives of people most in need.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/reaching-communities-england
Description:
A collection of useful weblinks for churches working on environmental issues from the national CofE Environment Programme (Dec 2022)
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
Resourcing for the Journey collection
Description:
The Heritage Lottery Fund (National lottery). Information on grants for heritage projects with a lasting impact on people and places.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/national-lottery-grants-heritage
Description:
Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment (TOE) Local Environment Fund. For community groups and other charitable or non-profit organisations throughout Oxfordshire.
Audience:
Parishes
Link:
https://www.trustforoxfordshire.org.uk/
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