Get involved with others in your community
Take action
There are several small, everyday things you can do that will help tackle the climate emergency. Every action counts because together they add up to make a huge difference.
Local litter-picking groups
Help clean up your area and join a local litter-picking group
Organise a litter pick
We can help volunteers by providing equipment, including litter pickers, sacks and high-visibility vests
Wildlife and conservation
Create a community garden or join an existing one like the Kettering Green Patch or the Growing Project at Coronation Park in Corby.
Tree planting
The Woodland Trust provides free trees for schools and communities and offers a tree donation scheme for landowners and farmers,
Woodlands
The Forestry Commission provides grants and guidance for the creation and management of woodlands
Gardening
Learn about how to reduce carbon footprint in the garden with sustainable choices like peat-free compost and how to make natural fertiliser
Wildlife
Volunteer with the Wildlife Trust means joining a network of like-minded people helping to protect wildlife
Conservation at our Country Parks
We invite you to become a volunteer with us, whether you want to be highly involved or just contribute a little, we have opportunities for everyone
Grants
Explore a range of grant opportunities designed to support communities in tackling climate change and investing in sustainable innovation.
Large community projects
The National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund provides grants for large projects helping to involve local communities in climate action
Local community projects
The Northamptonshire Community Foundation provides a list of local grants that could help delivery a community project on climate change
Connect people to nature
The National Lottery’s Heritage Fund can support projects that connect more people to nature and help boost biodiversity and nature recovery
Community energy
Bring together local people to develop energy projects in your area, helping to reduce emissions and cut energy bills.
Local energy projects
Community Energy England provide guidance on community energy, including how to set up a new project and potential sources of funding
Community Retrofit
The Centre for Sustainable Energy has guidance on community-led retrofit schemes
Community energy switching
Community energy switching is a project that allows local people to switch their energy provider collectively, helping them to get a better deal and cut their bills
Find out what support Corby Town Council, Kettering Town Council, and Wellingborough Town Council can offer.