Local Environmental Groups
If your group is not on the list, please email details to dorsetcan.news@gmail.com
For local Climate Action Networks and related organisations, see Useful Information
For local Climate Action Networks and related organisations, see Useful Information
Beaminster Area ECO Group
This group works to raise awareness of climate change, loss of wildlife and related issues in Beaminster and surrounding villages. They promote action to strengthen the social, economic and environmental resilience of this area.
You can find them at https://beaminstereco.wixsite.com/beaminstereco
This group works to raise awareness of climate change, loss of wildlife and related issues in Beaminster and surrounding villages. They promote action to strengthen the social, economic and environmental resilience of this area.
You can find them at https://beaminstereco.wixsite.com/beaminstereco
BH Active Travel
BH Active Travel is a voluntary group, working alongside BCP Council since the 90s, championing better walking and cycling infrastructure in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
Website: https://www.bhactivetravel.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bhactivetravel/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhactivetravel
BH Active Travel is a voluntary group, working alongside BCP Council since the 90s, championing better walking and cycling infrastructure in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
Website: https://www.bhactivetravel.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bhactivetravel/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhactivetravel
BH Green Drinks
Green Drinks is an opportunity to meet like-minded people and get inspired about the way forward for this precious planet of ours, all with a glass of your favourite tipple in hand. This Group is linked to Transition Bournemouth. Events will be continuing and they will be advertising them via:
Website: www.transtionbournemouth.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransitionBournemouth/
Green Drinks is an opportunity to meet like-minded people and get inspired about the way forward for this precious planet of ours, all with a glass of your favourite tipple in hand. This Group is linked to Transition Bournemouth. Events will be continuing and they will be advertising them via:
Website: www.transtionbournemouth.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransitionBournemouth/
BCP Green Party
We believe that a system based on inequality and exploitation is threatening the future of the planet on which we depend, and encouraging reckless and environmentally damaging consumerism.
Website: https://bcp.greenparty.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreenparty
We believe that a system based on inequality and exploitation is threatening the future of the planet on which we depend, and encouraging reckless and environmentally damaging consumerism.
Website: https://bcp.greenparty.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreenparty
Birds of Poole Harbour
A charity completely dedicated to boosting the profile of bird CONSERVATION, OBSERVATION and EDUCATION in and around Poole Harbour. From local schools, passionate residents and intrigued tourists, Birds of Poole Harbour offers a unique learning opportunity to a large audience.
https://www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/BirdsOfPooleHarbour
A charity completely dedicated to boosting the profile of bird CONSERVATION, OBSERVATION and EDUCATION in and around Poole Harbour. From local schools, passionate residents and intrigued tourists, Birds of Poole Harbour offers a unique learning opportunity to a large audience.
https://www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/BirdsOfPooleHarbour
Blandford War on Waste/Clean Up Blandford Campaign are working towards acquiring Plastic Free Town status for Blandford, in addition to encouraging and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle for Blandford's businesses and residents.
You can find them on Facebook or email us at blandfordwaronwaste@gmail.com
You can find them on Facebook or email us at blandfordwaronwaste@gmail.com
Bournemouth Repair Café
Bournemouth Repair Cafe helps local people to keep their broken items out of landfill and shares fixing skills all while enjoying a nice cuppa and cake!
Website: https://repaircafe.org/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RepairCafeBH
Bournemouth Repair Cafe helps local people to keep their broken items out of landfill and shares fixing skills all while enjoying a nice cuppa and cake!
Website: https://repaircafe.org/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RepairCafeBH
Chardstock Eco Group
The group was set up at the height of the COVID pandemic in the rural, East Devon parish of Chardstock which is less than half a mile from the West Dorset border. They have about 25 active members and have a broad range of projects on the go. They started with litter picking - and the Chardstock Womblers pick up 'the things that the every day folk leave behind'. They’ve retrieved tree guards from a local wood and are reusing these in their tree planting programme. They have teamed up with Westcountry Rivers Trust and now monitor the River Kit at six sites as well as where it enters the River Axe. They are recording and publicising the parish’s special and veteran trees, and run Weed of the Week on the village’s Facebook to promote the weeds and wildflowers of the parish. Their aim is to work with our parish council to develop a resilience and sustainability plan for the village.
You can find them on Facebook or email them at vicky@essenceconsulting.co.uk
The group was set up at the height of the COVID pandemic in the rural, East Devon parish of Chardstock which is less than half a mile from the West Dorset border. They have about 25 active members and have a broad range of projects on the go. They started with litter picking - and the Chardstock Womblers pick up 'the things that the every day folk leave behind'. They’ve retrieved tree guards from a local wood and are reusing these in their tree planting programme. They have teamed up with Westcountry Rivers Trust and now monitor the River Kit at six sites as well as where it enters the River Axe. They are recording and publicising the parish’s special and veteran trees, and run Weed of the Week on the village’s Facebook to promote the weeds and wildflowers of the parish. Their aim is to work with our parish council to develop a resilience and sustainability plan for the village.
You can find them on Facebook or email them at vicky@essenceconsulting.co.uk
Christchurch Climate Action Group
The meeting place for everyone in Christchurch Dorset who share concerns about the future of our environment. We are all responsible to make the changes necessary in order to create a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren, because there is no Planet B
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3507467962641500
The meeting place for everyone in Christchurch Dorset who share concerns about the future of our environment. We are all responsible to make the changes necessary in order to create a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren, because there is no Planet B
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3507467962641500
Dorset Action
This site is here to inform you of various campaigns in Dorset that tackle the climate & ecological emergency. As the site grows we will add new pages with campaigns, information, contacts and links to relevant groups in Dorset.
https://dtaction.co.uk/
This site is here to inform you of various campaigns in Dorset that tackle the climate & ecological emergency. As the site grows we will add new pages with campaigns, information, contacts and links to relevant groups in Dorset.
https://dtaction.co.uk/
Dorset Christian Fellowship - Frome River Action Group
The Frome River Action Group, initiated by Dorset Christian Fellowship, is engaged in a project in cooperation with Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) and the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to try to eliminate the invasive weed "Himalayan Balsam" (HB) from the Upper Frome Catchment area. They started in July 2018 with two days of action at ponds in Frome St. Quintin and carried out extensive surveys walking along the Frome and its tributaries. In 2019 and 2020 they did more work at the ponds. Quintin, carried out extensive work at Toller Gate, and removed HB from near the source of the Frome in Evershot. They are seeking to have the Upper Frome Catchment area designated as a Himalayan Balsam Free Area (HBFA).
You can find them at https://dorcf.org/frome-river-action-group or contact Ian Benson at prayer@dorcf.org
The Frome River Action Group, initiated by Dorset Christian Fellowship, is engaged in a project in cooperation with Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) and the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to try to eliminate the invasive weed "Himalayan Balsam" (HB) from the Upper Frome Catchment area. They started in July 2018 with two days of action at ponds in Frome St. Quintin and carried out extensive surveys walking along the Frome and its tributaries. In 2019 and 2020 they did more work at the ponds. Quintin, carried out extensive work at Toller Gate, and removed HB from near the source of the Frome in Evershot. They are seeking to have the Upper Frome Catchment area designated as a Himalayan Balsam Free Area (HBFA).
You can find them at https://dorcf.org/frome-river-action-group or contact Ian Benson at prayer@dorcf.org
Dorset Community Assemblies
We believe in bringing communities together. A space where everyone's voice can be heard. Dorset Community Assemblies aims to promote People's Assemblies (PAs) and provide PA facilitation training in the Dorset area.
https://www.facebook.com/Dorset-Community-Assemblies-115248583729655 /
We believe in bringing communities together. A space where everyone's voice can be heard. Dorset Community Assemblies aims to promote People's Assemblies (PAs) and provide PA facilitation training in the Dorset area.
https://www.facebook.com/Dorset-Community-Assemblies-115248583729655 /
Dorset Cyclists Network
DCN campaigns on behalf of cyclists and promotes cycling in cooperation with local authorities, police and other environmental organisations
http://www.dcn.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/Dorset-Cyclists-Network-110816905668560/
DCN campaigns on behalf of cyclists and promotes cycling in cooperation with local authorities, police and other environmental organisations
http://www.dcn.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/Dorset-Cyclists-Network-110816905668560/
Dorset Countryside Volunteers
We are independent group of volunteers who undertake work associated with the countryside and conservation, on behalf of charities and other organisations involved in conservation or the improvement of public amenities anywhere within the county
https://www.dcv.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dorsetcountrysidevolunteers
We are independent group of volunteers who undertake work associated with the countryside and conservation, on behalf of charities and other organisations involved in conservation or the improvement of public amenities anywhere within the county
https://www.dcv.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dorsetcountrysidevolunteers
Dorset Devils
Dorset Devils are volunteer litter pickers 660+ signed up residents of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch and beyond who love where they live and dislike the sight of litter and its effects on our community and environment, especially its wildlife and marine life.
https://dorsetdevils.btck.co.uk/
http://facebook.com/dorsetdevils
http://twitter.com/dorsetdevils
Dorset Devils are volunteer litter pickers 660+ signed up residents of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch and beyond who love where they live and dislike the sight of litter and its effects on our community and environment, especially its wildlife and marine life.
https://dorsetdevils.btck.co.uk/
http://facebook.com/dorsetdevils
http://twitter.com/dorsetdevils
Dorset Equality Group
The Dorset Equality Group has been formed to give Dorset residents a focal point to campaign for greater income equality and is affiliated to the national campaigning group The Equality Trust
http://dorsetequalitygroup.org.uk/public/index.php
https://www.facebook.com/dorsetequality/about/?ref=page_internal
Email: dorsetequalitygroup@gmail.com
The Dorset Equality Group has been formed to give Dorset residents a focal point to campaign for greater income equality and is affiliated to the national campaigning group The Equality Trust
http://dorsetequalitygroup.org.uk/public/index.php
https://www.facebook.com/dorsetequality/about/?ref=page_internal
Email: dorsetequalitygroup@gmail.com
Dorset and Hampshire Eco Club
A group to share ideas and inspiration for living a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2293919387594291/
A group to share ideas and inspiration for living a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2293919387594291/
Dorset National Park Team
The team aims to establish a National Park that will work in partnership for a sustainable, thriving future for Dorset’s communities, economy and environment, help address the climate and ecological emergencies, and help us all safeguard and pass on our very special environment and heritage for the benefit of future generations and the nation.
You can find them on Facebook or at www.dorsetnationalpark.com
The team aims to establish a National Park that will work in partnership for a sustainable, thriving future for Dorset’s communities, economy and environment, help address the climate and ecological emergencies, and help us all safeguard and pass on our very special environment and heritage for the benefit of future generations and the nation.
You can find them on Facebook or at www.dorsetnationalpark.com
Dorset Reclaim
We are a not-for-profit furniture re-use project offering electrical and household goods donated from local people & businesses to the general public with additional discounts available for households on low incomes.
http://dorsetreclaim.org.uk/
We are a not-for-profit furniture re-use project offering electrical and household goods donated from local people & businesses to the general public with additional discounts available for households on low incomes.
http://dorsetreclaim.org.uk/
Dorset Scrapstore
Our mission is simple - to provide a community crafting hub that facilitates the re-use of scrap materials. We want to help the Dorset community to use scrap resources for creative purposes, and we know that’s possible from all the amazing makes our customers have created over the years! We love inspiring imaginations and saving money, by providing individuals, schools, clubs, students & families with access to affordable recycled craft making materials.
Dorset Scrapstore is a not for profit charity which relies on donations, grant funding and the efforts of a team of dedicated volunteers in order to exist. Money from the sale of materials is put back into our operating costs, such as shop rent, salaries of our part-time employees, and the cost of running our van.
https://dorsetscrapstore.org.uk
Our mission is simple - to provide a community crafting hub that facilitates the re-use of scrap materials. We want to help the Dorset community to use scrap resources for creative purposes, and we know that’s possible from all the amazing makes our customers have created over the years! We love inspiring imaginations and saving money, by providing individuals, schools, clubs, students & families with access to affordable recycled craft making materials.
Dorset Scrapstore is a not for profit charity which relies on donations, grant funding and the efforts of a team of dedicated volunteers in order to exist. Money from the sale of materials is put back into our operating costs, such as shop rent, salaries of our part-time employees, and the cost of running our van.
https://dorsetscrapstore.org.uk
Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion aims to drive radical change through non-violent means, in order to reduce the risk of human induced climate catastrophe, halt biodiversity loss and minimise the risk of human extinction and ecological collapse
Extinction Rebellion Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XRBournemouth/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/xrBmthXchPoole
Extinction Rebellion Bridport
https://www.facebook.com/BridportExtinctionRebellion/
Extinction Rebellion Purbeck
https://www.facebook.com/groups/634926440285126
Extinction Rebellion Dorset
https://www.facebook.com/XRDorset
Extinction Rebellion Portland, Dorset
https://www.facebook.com/Extinction-Rebellion-Portland-Dorset-2204114626376379
Extinction Rebellion Dorchester, Weymouth & Portland
https://www.facebook.com/xrdorchesterweymouthportland
Extinction Rebellion aims to drive radical change through non-violent means, in order to reduce the risk of human induced climate catastrophe, halt biodiversity loss and minimise the risk of human extinction and ecological collapse
Extinction Rebellion Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XRBournemouth/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/xrBmthXchPoole
Extinction Rebellion Bridport
https://www.facebook.com/BridportExtinctionRebellion/
Extinction Rebellion Purbeck
https://www.facebook.com/groups/634926440285126
Extinction Rebellion Dorset
https://www.facebook.com/XRDorset
Extinction Rebellion Portland, Dorset
https://www.facebook.com/Extinction-Rebellion-Portland-Dorset-2204114626376379
Extinction Rebellion Dorchester, Weymouth & Portland
https://www.facebook.com/xrdorchesterweymouthportland
Frack Free Dorset
Community group based in Dorset who want to protect the Dorset environment from Fracking.
Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/FrackFreeDorset/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Frack_Off
Community group based in Dorset who want to protect the Dorset environment from Fracking.
Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/FrackFreeDorset/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Frack_Off
Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth acts on behalf of the planet and for everyone who lives there. We are a movement creating a safer climate, flourishing nature, and healthy air, water and food, now and for future generations.
East Dorset Friends of the Earth
We campaign for change in our community to make a difference to the environment locally, nationally, and globally.
Website: https://friendsoftheearth.uk/groups/eastdorset
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/East-Dorset-Friends-of-the-Earth-147733011984947/
West Dorset Friends of the Earth
The West Dorset group has campaigned for renewable energy, planting more trees, reducing the amount of plastic we produce.
Website: https://www.westdorsetfriendsoftheearth.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westdorsetfoe
Email: info@westdorsetfriendsoftheearth.org.uk
Friends of the Earth acts on behalf of the planet and for everyone who lives there. We are a movement creating a safer climate, flourishing nature, and healthy air, water and food, now and for future generations.
East Dorset Friends of the Earth
We campaign for change in our community to make a difference to the environment locally, nationally, and globally.
Website: https://friendsoftheearth.uk/groups/eastdorset
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/East-Dorset-Friends-of-the-Earth-147733011984947/
West Dorset Friends of the Earth
The West Dorset group has campaigned for renewable energy, planting more trees, reducing the amount of plastic we produce.
Website: https://www.westdorsetfriendsoftheearth.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westdorsetfoe
Email: info@westdorsetfriendsoftheearth.org.uk
Friends of Turner's Nursery (Upper Parkstone)
We are a group of people who live in Upper Parkstone and who wanted to see the bramble patch at Turner’s Nursery opened up for use by the community and protected from over-development. We believe that all open space in Poole is precious.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/148831245150425/
Email: friendsofturnersnursery@gmail.com
We are a group of people who live in Upper Parkstone and who wanted to see the bramble patch at Turner’s Nursery opened up for use by the community and protected from over-development. We believe that all open space in Poole is precious.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/148831245150425/
Email: friendsofturnersnursery@gmail.com
Green Martinstown
A community group of Martinstown residents with a shared aim of making Martinstown more sustainable - leading to carbon neutrality. They have teams working on projects to reduce waste, plant trees and wildflower meadows, manage a community compost heap and much more.
Contact us on greenmartinstown@gmail.com ~ www.greenmartinstown.org
A community group of Martinstown residents with a shared aim of making Martinstown more sustainable - leading to carbon neutrality. They have teams working on projects to reduce waste, plant trees and wildflower meadows, manage a community compost heap and much more.
Contact us on greenmartinstown@gmail.com ~ www.greenmartinstown.org
Greenpeace
Bournemouth & Poole Greenpeace
A friendly local group of active individuals who run Greenpeace campaigns in the Bournemouth and Poole area.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BHgreenpeace/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bournemouth_GP
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenpeace_bournemouth/
You can also join our group on the Greenpeace Greenwire communication network here:-
https://greenwire.greenpeace.org/uk/en-gb/groups/bournemouth-poole-greenpeac
Bournemouth & Poole Greenpeace
A friendly local group of active individuals who run Greenpeace campaigns in the Bournemouth and Poole area.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BHgreenpeace/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bournemouth_GP
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenpeace_bournemouth/
You can also join our group on the Greenpeace Greenwire communication network here:-
https://greenwire.greenpeace.org/uk/en-gb/groups/bournemouth-poole-greenpeac
Grounded Community (Boscombe)
We’re a charity based in Boscombe, Bournemouth. We work with others to give our community access to healthy, nutritious food. Our mission is to educate, share and grow, so we can connect members of our community with nature, with food and with each other.
Website: https://groundedcommunity.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedcommunitycharity/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedcommunitycharity/
Email: hello@groundedcommunity.co.uk
We’re a charity based in Boscombe, Bournemouth. We work with others to give our community access to healthy, nutritious food. Our mission is to educate, share and grow, so we can connect members of our community with nature, with food and with each other.
Website: https://groundedcommunity.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groundedcommunitycharity/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedcommunitycharity/
Email: hello@groundedcommunity.co.uk
Hampshire Climate Action Network
This is a new group aimed at linking people active on climate issues across Hampshire. The idea is to share news of events, good ideas and resources.
https://www.winacc.org.uk/event/hampshire-climate-action-network/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/101057310897648
This is a new group aimed at linking people active on climate issues across Hampshire. The idea is to share news of events, good ideas and resources.
https://www.winacc.org.uk/event/hampshire-climate-action-network/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/101057310897648
Ideas2Action
We are a small charity and we run community recycling projects across Bournemouth and Poole. We are unique in that apart from the local Council’s for Voluntary Service, we are the only charity supporting many other voluntary sector organisations.
http://www.ideas2action.org.uk/
We are a small charity and we run community recycling projects across Bournemouth and Poole. We are unique in that apart from the local Council’s for Voluntary Service, we are the only charity supporting many other voluntary sector organisations.
http://www.ideas2action.org.uk/
Langton Planet Action
LPA was launched in February 2020 with a ‘Green/Eco Event’. LPA members network with community groups locally within the Village of Langton Matravers. Members are actively involved with ‘The LM Allotments’ (fondly known as The Priddle), The Woodland Trail, The Community Orchard, St George’s Church, Langton Forest Schools. LPA also actively networks and supports environmental groups throughout Purbeck such as, Worth, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Sustainable Swanage, Planet Purbeck and Dorset CAN.
By working together they aim to reduce our impact on the planet, live more in balance with nature and achieve more genuinely sustainable and vibrant communities.
LPA was launched in February 2020 with a ‘Green/Eco Event’. LPA members network with community groups locally within the Village of Langton Matravers. Members are actively involved with ‘The LM Allotments’ (fondly known as The Priddle), The Woodland Trail, The Community Orchard, St George’s Church, Langton Forest Schools. LPA also actively networks and supports environmental groups throughout Purbeck such as, Worth, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Sustainable Swanage, Planet Purbeck and Dorset CAN.
By working together they aim to reduce our impact on the planet, live more in balance with nature and achieve more genuinely sustainable and vibrant communities.
Litter Free Coast and Sea Dorset
Litter Free Coast and Sea is a strategic approach to creating better quality local environments for everyone along the Dorset and East Devon coast. From 2012 the project has explored and dealt with social, economic and environmental benefits of reducing the impacts of marine and beach litter, and improving and maintaining bathing water quality along the Dorset and East Devon coast. The project has focused on reducing litter and pollution getting to our coast in the first place. Local organisations and individuals along the coast support Litter Free Coast and Sea. All supporters want a Litter Free Coast and Sea, act in ways that will help to achieve this and encourage other people to do so.
Website: https://www.litterfreecoastandsea.co.uk/dorset/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitterFreeCoastandSea/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/litterfreecoast/
Litter Free Coast and Sea is a strategic approach to creating better quality local environments for everyone along the Dorset and East Devon coast. From 2012 the project has explored and dealt with social, economic and environmental benefits of reducing the impacts of marine and beach litter, and improving and maintaining bathing water quality along the Dorset and East Devon coast. The project has focused on reducing litter and pollution getting to our coast in the first place. Local organisations and individuals along the coast support Litter Free Coast and Sea. All supporters want a Litter Free Coast and Sea, act in ways that will help to achieve this and encourage other people to do so.
Website: https://www.litterfreecoastandsea.co.uk/dorset/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitterFreeCoastandSea/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/litterfreecoast/
Litter Free Purbeck
Litter-Free Purbeck is an alliance of community litter campaign groups in and around the Isle of Purbeck peninsula. Whether you live in, work in or just visit this beautiful place, please join us in keeping it litter-free for everyone to enjoy, now and in the future.
Website: http://litter-freepurbeck.org.uk/
Swanage Beach Buddies (part of Litter-free Purbeck)
Co-ordinator: Dave Pratten
Email: swanagebeachbuddies@gmail.com
Clean Up Corfe (part of Litter-free Purbeck)
Co-ordinator: Liz Spicer-Short
Email: litterfreepurbeck@gmail.com
Harman’s Cross About Litter & Worth Picking Up (part of Litter-free Purbeck)
Co-ordinator: John Kirwin
Email: litterfreepurbeck@gmail.com
Swanage Landers (part of Litter-free Purbeck)
Co-ordinator: Frank Roberts
Email: swanagelanders@herstoncross.co.uk
Wareham Wombles (part of Litter-free Purbeck)
Co-ordinator: Harold Forbes
Email: litterfreepurbeck@gmail.com
Love Langton (part of Litter-free Purbeck)
We organise a group litter pick two and sometimes three times a year in and around the Langton Matravers and the hamlet of Acton. As well as the village centres, our litter picks cover the many footpaths across the surrounding countryside, including coastal ones and the well known beauty spot, Dancing Ledge, an old cliff-side stone quarry. So, as with many of the L-FP litter picks, you to take in a lot of the beautiful countryside and coastal views here while beautifying it further by removing rubbish left by the thoughtless few.
Litter-Free Purbeck is an alliance of community litter campaign groups in and around the Isle of Purbeck peninsula. Whether you live in, work in or just visit this beautiful place, please join us in keeping it litter-free for everyone to enjoy, now and in the future.
Website: http://litter-freepurbeck.org.uk/
Swanage Beach Buddies (part of Litter-free Purbeck)
Co-ordinator: Dave Pratten
Email: swanagebeachbuddies@gmail.com
Clean Up Corfe (part of Litter-free Purbeck)
Co-ordinator: Liz Spicer-Short
Email: litterfreepurbeck@gmail.com
Harman’s Cross About Litter & Worth Picking Up (part of Litter-free Purbeck)
Co-ordinator: John Kirwin
Email: litterfreepurbeck@gmail.com
Swanage Landers (part of Litter-free Purbeck)
Co-ordinator: Frank Roberts
Email: swanagelanders@herstoncross.co.uk
Wareham Wombles (part of Litter-free Purbeck)
Co-ordinator: Harold Forbes
Email: litterfreepurbeck@gmail.com
Love Langton (part of Litter-free Purbeck)
We organise a group litter pick two and sometimes three times a year in and around the Langton Matravers and the hamlet of Acton. As well as the village centres, our litter picks cover the many footpaths across the surrounding countryside, including coastal ones and the well known beauty spot, Dancing Ledge, an old cliff-side stone quarry. So, as with many of the L-FP litter picks, you to take in a lot of the beautiful countryside and coastal views here while beautifying it further by removing rubbish left by the thoughtless few.
Lyme Garden Growers
We'd like to see our local food miles turned into food feet with a local garden growing scheme and farmers market.We're working together as new and experienced growers to get the most out of locally grown fruit, veg, produce and plants.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486481328566802/
We'd like to see our local food miles turned into food feet with a local garden growing scheme and farmers market.We're working together as new and experienced growers to get the most out of locally grown fruit, veg, produce and plants.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486481328566802/
Marinet
Marinet UK is a community marine campaigning organisation, incorporated as a non-profit limited liability company, open to all who believe in protecting the oceans. Our first loyalty is always to the seas and oceans which we seek to protect.
http://www.marinet.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/MarinetUK/
Marinet UK is a community marine campaigning organisation, incorporated as a non-profit limited liability company, open to all who believe in protecting the oceans. Our first loyalty is always to the seas and oceans which we seek to protect.
http://www.marinet.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/MarinetUK/
Oceans to Earth (formally GoPladdle, young active group based in Poole):
Oceans to Earth is a UK-based community interest company based in Poole, Dorset. The organisation aims to help make the world become a better and cleaner place. It is committed to building strong relationships with individuals, businesses, schools and other organisations to help them find cost effective solutions to their own environmental challenges around waste and carbon offset.
Website: https://oceanstoearth.com
Oceans to Earth is a UK-based community interest company based in Poole, Dorset. The organisation aims to help make the world become a better and cleaner place. It is committed to building strong relationships with individuals, businesses, schools and other organisations to help them find cost effective solutions to their own environmental challenges around waste and carbon offset.
Website: https://oceanstoearth.com
Planet Purbeck
Planet Purbeck is a movement that gathers together individuals, groups and organisations who understand that climate change and biodiversity loss jeopardise everything we hold dear – and want to do something about it.
Website: https://planetpurbeck.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Planet_Purbeck
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetpurbeck/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetPurbeck
Planet Purbeck is a movement that gathers together individuals, groups and organisations who understand that climate change and biodiversity loss jeopardise everything we hold dear – and want to do something about it.
Website: https://planetpurbeck.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Planet_Purbeck
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetpurbeck/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetPurbeck
Planet Shaftesbury
We are a group of local people who share a concern about climate breakdown and the ecological emergency. We all feel driven to respond in our own way. Coming together we make up a network of diverse individuals willing to share skills and experience. Planet Shaftesbury stands with anyone who cares about our planet. We seek changes that will contribute to nature's recovery and enable us to adopt more sustainable lifestyles for ourselves and across the Shaftesbury area.
Website: https://www.planetshaftesbury.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetshaftesbury/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PShaftesbury?lang=en
We are a group of local people who share a concern about climate breakdown and the ecological emergency. We all feel driven to respond in our own way. Coming together we make up a network of diverse individuals willing to share skills and experience. Planet Shaftesbury stands with anyone who cares about our planet. We seek changes that will contribute to nature's recovery and enable us to adopt more sustainable lifestyles for ourselves and across the Shaftesbury area.
Website: https://www.planetshaftesbury.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetshaftesbury/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PShaftesbury?lang=en
Plastic-Free Poole
A Surfers Against Sewage initiative aimed at making our communities as plastic free as possible.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticFreePoole
A Surfers Against Sewage initiative aimed at making our communities as plastic free as possible.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticFreePoole
Portland 4 the Planet
Think global, act local. Reconnect with yourself, nature and your community whilst learning to live more sustainably.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/portland4theplanet/
Email: portland4theplanet@gmail.com
Think global, act local. Reconnect with yourself, nature and your community whilst learning to live more sustainably.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/portland4theplanet/
Email: portland4theplanet@gmail.com
Preserve Talbot Heath, Poole
Talbot Heath SSSI Nature Reserve is the last remaining lowland heathland in the heart of Poole/Bournemouth that is not completely encircled by development. In 2012, residents successfully campaigned to stop Highmoor Farm being developed into a housing estate. Talbot Village Trust (the Landowner) now wants to build a so-called Innovation Quarter on Highmoor Farm. The Preserve Talbot Heath Facebook Group brings together people who want to safeguard Talbot Heath’s extraordinary and protected wildlife for the enjoyment of future generations. Saving Highmoor Farm from development is essential to achieving this objective.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/458302160575
Talbot Heath SSSI Nature Reserve is the last remaining lowland heathland in the heart of Poole/Bournemouth that is not completely encircled by development. In 2012, residents successfully campaigned to stop Highmoor Farm being developed into a housing estate. Talbot Village Trust (the Landowner) now wants to build a so-called Innovation Quarter on Highmoor Farm. The Preserve Talbot Heath Facebook Group brings together people who want to safeguard Talbot Heath’s extraordinary and protected wildlife for the enjoyment of future generations. Saving Highmoor Farm from development is essential to achieving this objective.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/458302160575
Recycle More
Recycle more is where you can find a recycling bank in Dorset for all recyclable materials, including council run recycling centres and recycling facilities at shops, stores, car parks and other locations.
https://www.recycle-more.co.uk/
Recycle more is where you can find a recycling bank in Dorset for all recyclable materials, including council run recycling centres and recycling facilities at shops, stores, car parks and other locations.
https://www.recycle-more.co.uk/
Resurgence Dorset
If you fancy coming along to interesting talks and films on environmental or social justice issues, and socialising with like-minded folk, this is the group for you! Our name 'Resurgence Dorset' was chosen after merging our environmental community group with the Dorset 'Resurgence & Ecologist' magazine readers' group which meets monthly on a Saturday or Sunday either at Hilfield Friary (NW of Dorchester)or (on a Monday evening) in Sherborne. If you haven't come across the Resurgence & Ecologist magazine, I would highly recommend subscribing, as it's an excellent, non-profit bi-monthly magazine. We also meet up along with the Sustainable Dorset group every 2 months, on a Sunday afternoon, at Springhead, Fontmell Magna, for talks or films on important environmental and ethical issues, followed by questions and discussions.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/723371045036031
Website: https://www.meetup.com/Resurgence-Dorset/
If you fancy coming along to interesting talks and films on environmental or social justice issues, and socialising with like-minded folk, this is the group for you! Our name 'Resurgence Dorset' was chosen after merging our environmental community group with the Dorset 'Resurgence & Ecologist' magazine readers' group which meets monthly on a Saturday or Sunday either at Hilfield Friary (NW of Dorchester)or (on a Monday evening) in Sherborne. If you haven't come across the Resurgence & Ecologist magazine, I would highly recommend subscribing, as it's an excellent, non-profit bi-monthly magazine. We also meet up along with the Sustainable Dorset group every 2 months, on a Sunday afternoon, at Springhead, Fontmell Magna, for talks or films on important environmental and ethical issues, followed by questions and discussions.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/723371045036031
Website: https://www.meetup.com/Resurgence-Dorset/
Ringwood Actions for Climate Emergency (RACE against time)
The group aims to share ideas and agree actions that members of the Ringwood community can take to help address the carbon footprint and biodiversity of the area. It is designed to be a positive way of channelling the energy of the community to make a difference. All ideas, small and large are very welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/521119522007173/
The group aims to share ideas and agree actions that members of the Ringwood community can take to help address the carbon footprint and biodiversity of the area. It is designed to be a positive way of channelling the energy of the community to make a difference. All ideas, small and large are very welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/521119522007173/
Sea Horse Trust
The Seahorse Trust was set up in 1999 as an umbrella organisation to preserve and conserve the natural world, especially the marine environment using Seahorses as our flagship species. We work in partnership through a Seahorse Alliance with many organisations and people from all over the world and it is this unique partnership that allows us to achieve so much in the conservation of seahorses and their environment for the future. Based in Devon
https://www.theseahorsetrust.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseahorsetrust/
https://twitter.com/seahorsecharity
https://instagram.com/seahorsetrust
The Seahorse Trust was set up in 1999 as an umbrella organisation to preserve and conserve the natural world, especially the marine environment using Seahorses as our flagship species. We work in partnership through a Seahorse Alliance with many organisations and people from all over the world and it is this unique partnership that allows us to achieve so much in the conservation of seahorses and their environment for the future. Based in Devon
https://www.theseahorsetrust.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseahorsetrust/
https://twitter.com/seahorsecharity
https://instagram.com/seahorsetrust
Sea Shepherd UK
Established in 1977, our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. We use innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd UK works to ensure their survival for future generations.
https://www.seashepherd.org.uk/
https://twitter.com/SeaShepherdSSCS
Established in 1977, our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. We use innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd UK works to ensure their survival for future generations.
https://www.seashepherd.org.uk/
https://twitter.com/SeaShepherdSSCS
Slades Farm Conservation Group
The Slades Farm Conservation Group was formed by Transition Bournemouth to make a wildlife community garden to encourage people to learn about wildlife-friendly gardening and conservation.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/204030373026932/
The Slades Farm Conservation Group was formed by Transition Bournemouth to make a wildlife community garden to encourage people to learn about wildlife-friendly gardening and conservation.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/204030373026932/
Sobo Wastebusters Group
We are a group of concerned individuals based in Southbourne Dorset who'd like to provide a practical contribution towards making our local area more sustainable and less wasteful.
Website: http://www.sobowastebusters.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobowastebusters
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoboWastebusters/
We are a group of concerned individuals based in Southbourne Dorset who'd like to provide a practical contribution towards making our local area more sustainable and less wasteful.
Website: http://www.sobowastebusters.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sobowastebusters
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoboWastebusters/
Somerset Climate Action Network
Somerset CAN is made up of a large diverse group of people from across the county who want to make a difference. Everybody is welcome
https://somersetcan.org.uk/
Somerset CAN is made up of a large diverse group of people from across the county who want to make a difference. Everybody is welcome
https://somersetcan.org.uk/
SOS Save Our Shores
We are a collective of organisations and people working together to stop further oil drilling in the areas of our protected marine zones in and around Poole Bay, and to reduce the extraction of fossil fuels in Dorset
https://www.facebook.com/SOSBournemouth
https://twitter.com/sosbournemouth
https://www.instagram.com/saveourshores_bournemouth/
We are a collective of organisations and people working together to stop further oil drilling in the areas of our protected marine zones in and around Poole Bay, and to reduce the extraction of fossil fuels in Dorset
https://www.facebook.com/SOSBournemouth
https://twitter.com/sosbournemouth
https://www.instagram.com/saveourshores_bournemouth/
Stop Portland Waste Incinerator
Our campaign aims to:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stopportlandwasteincinerator
Email: stoppwi@gmail.com
Our campaign aims to:
- Stop Powerfuel Portland building a massive incinerator at one of the most prominent and environmentally sensitive places on the Dorset Coast
- Raise public awareness of the proposed incinerator and our concerns about it
- Gather over 5000 signatures for a petition against the proposed incinerator
- Raise funds to pay for a specialised, professional planning report, advertising, leafleting and more
- Keep the public informed of developments
- Advise, assist with and co-ordinate written and oral objections to the planning application
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stopportlandwasteincinerator
Email: stoppwi@gmail.com
Surfers Against Sewage
Not just surfers, not just sewage. We began as a response by the surfing community to the dreadful state of our beaches. We’re a community dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife. We fight long and hard to protect what we love and we won’t stop until it’s completely clean, safe and protected for everyone, forever.
https://www.sas.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/SurfersAgainstSewage/
https://twitter.com/sascampaigns
Not just surfers, not just sewage. We began as a response by the surfing community to the dreadful state of our beaches. We’re a community dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife. We fight long and hard to protect what we love and we won’t stop until it’s completely clean, safe and protected for everyone, forever.
https://www.sas.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/SurfersAgainstSewage/
https://twitter.com/sascampaigns
Sustainable Dorset
Is the central hub of all sustainable and resilient activity across the county. We aim to raise awareness and so increase interest and involvement in sustainability. We connect people and communities, supporting individual well-being, community enterprises and businesses in order to nurture resilience. We bring together the many and diverse sustainable activities across the region, and showcase to the world at large what we are already achieving.
https://www.sustainabledorset.org/bournemouth/
https://www.facebook.com/SustainableDorset/
https://twitter.com/SustainDorset
Is the central hub of all sustainable and resilient activity across the county. We aim to raise awareness and so increase interest and involvement in sustainability. We connect people and communities, supporting individual well-being, community enterprises and businesses in order to nurture resilience. We bring together the many and diverse sustainable activities across the region, and showcase to the world at large what we are already achieving.
https://www.sustainabledorset.org/bournemouth/
https://www.facebook.com/SustainableDorset/
https://twitter.com/SustainDorset
Tatnam Organic Patch
Community Allotment in Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, England.Tatnam Organic Patch is a community garden and organic allotment, in Poole, Dorset. The patch is a thriving community organic allotment, and an urban haven for wildlife, with many plants and trees introduced to raise the biodiversity of, in particular, butterflies and moths.
http://tatnampatch.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/7591023254/
Community Allotment in Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, England.Tatnam Organic Patch is a community garden and organic allotment, in Poole, Dorset. The patch is a thriving community organic allotment, and an urban haven for wildlife, with many plants and trees introduced to raise the biodiversity of, in particular, butterflies and moths.
http://tatnampatch.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/7591023254/
Transition Towns
Transition Towns initiatives are local communities who are reducing the effects of peak oil and climate change. Transition has grown and developed its scope since its inception in 2005. It is mostly about sustainability, local resilience to change and building community infrastructure that uses local resources to protect against future risks in an environmentally friendly way.
Transition Bournemouth
https://transitionbournemouth.wordpress.com
https://www.facebook.com/TransitionBournemouth/
https://twitter.com/TransitionBMTH
Transition Town Blandford Forum
Website: http://transitionblandford.co.uk/
Transition Town Dorchester
https://transitiontowndorchester.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/156506107774100
Transition Town Poole
https://transitionpoole.org.uk
https://www.facebook.com/groups/224796690864695
Email: transitiontownpoole@gmail.com
Transition Town Weymouth and Portland
https://ttwp2017.wordpress.com/
60mairi@gmail.com
Transition Towns initiatives are local communities who are reducing the effects of peak oil and climate change. Transition has grown and developed its scope since its inception in 2005. It is mostly about sustainability, local resilience to change and building community infrastructure that uses local resources to protect against future risks in an environmentally friendly way.
Transition Bournemouth
https://transitionbournemouth.wordpress.com
https://www.facebook.com/TransitionBournemouth/
https://twitter.com/TransitionBMTH
Transition Town Blandford Forum
Website: http://transitionblandford.co.uk/
Transition Town Dorchester
https://transitiontowndorchester.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/156506107774100
Transition Town Poole
https://transitionpoole.org.uk
https://www.facebook.com/groups/224796690864695
Email: transitiontownpoole@gmail.com
Transition Town Weymouth and Portland
https://ttwp2017.wordpress.com/
60mairi@gmail.com
Turn Lyme Green promotes sustainable living in Lyme Regis.
Set up in 2007, they engage the community in environmental issues. They meet regularly, plan campaigns and events, and have fun. Collaboration with other environmental groups in West Dorset and beyond is an important part of keeping everyone informed and up to date. TLG acts local, thinks global.
You can find them at https://turnlymegreen.co.uk/
Or contact Polly Benfield at enquiries@turnlymegreen.co.uk
Set up in 2007, they engage the community in environmental issues. They meet regularly, plan campaigns and events, and have fun. Collaboration with other environmental groups in West Dorset and beyond is an important part of keeping everyone informed and up to date. TLG acts local, thinks global.
You can find them at https://turnlymegreen.co.uk/
Or contact Polly Benfield at enquiries@turnlymegreen.co.uk
Upton Growers
The aim of the Growers Groups is to build a supportive friendly community of growers that can share ideas, experiences and educate one another and ultimately increase the number of growers.The secondary aim is to encourage organic growing and promote sustainability.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/288925615882701
The aim of the Growers Groups is to build a supportive friendly community of growers that can share ideas, experiences and educate one another and ultimately increase the number of growers.The secondary aim is to encourage organic growing and promote sustainability.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/288925615882701
Western Area Transport Action Group's (WATAG) objectives are to seek and achieve sustainable improvement in transport systems in West Dorset (Beaminster, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Maiden Newton and surrounding areas) and sustainable improvement in transport links within the WATAG area, neighbouring counties and elsewhere. WATAG was established in June 2001 and holds bi-monthly meetings which provide a forum for those with transport interests, including Dorset, Town and Parish councillors and officers, rail and bus operators and other groups as well as members of the travelling public.
You can find them at https://watag.org.uk
You can find them at https://watag.org.uk
Wiltshire Climate Alliance
Wiltshire Climate Alliance is an umbrella organisation for groups and individuals who care about the challenges of climate change and the impact of human activity on the environment. When it comes to campaigning, we know that we are stronger together.
https://www.wiltshireclimatealliance.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/WiltshireClimateAlliance/
https://www.instagram.com/wiltshire_climate_alliance/
Wiltshire Climate Alliance is an umbrella organisation for groups and individuals who care about the challenges of climate change and the impact of human activity on the environment. When it comes to campaigning, we know that we are stronger together.
https://www.wiltshireclimatealliance.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/WiltshireClimateAlliance/
https://www.instagram.com/wiltshire_climate_alliance/
Wimborne War on Waste
WoW is a focused and dynamic grassroots community group that seeks to raise awareness about the environmental impact of single use plastic. Our aim is to inspire people to rethink and reduce their use of single use plastic, in particular disposable coffee cups, plastic bottles, straws and bags. We work closely with local Councils, MPs, Charities and other community groups. WoW is leading the local community in becoming a 'Plastic Free' Community. WoW is leading the local community in reducing single use plastic.
https://www.facebook.com/WimborneWaronWaste/
https://www.wimborne.info/war-on-waste
https://www.instagram.com/wimborne_war_on_waste/
WoW is a focused and dynamic grassroots community group that seeks to raise awareness about the environmental impact of single use plastic. Our aim is to inspire people to rethink and reduce their use of single use plastic, in particular disposable coffee cups, plastic bottles, straws and bags. We work closely with local Councils, MPs, Charities and other community groups. WoW is leading the local community in becoming a 'Plastic Free' Community. WoW is leading the local community in reducing single use plastic.
https://www.facebook.com/WimborneWaronWaste/
https://www.wimborne.info/war-on-waste
https://www.instagram.com/wimborne_war_on_waste/
Winchester Action Climate Change
Winchester Action on Climate Change (WinACC) works tirelessly to fight climate change across the whole of the Winchester district. Established in 2007, by the late Robert Hutchison, our work has never been more needed.
https://www.winacc.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/winacc
https://twitter.com/winac
Winchester Action on Climate Change (WinACC) works tirelessly to fight climate change across the whole of the Winchester district. Established in 2007, by the late Robert Hutchison, our work has never been more needed.
https://www.winacc.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/winacc
https://twitter.com/winac
Your Planet Doctors
A group of like-minded individuals who care passionately about protecting your health by protecting our planet . Environmental Conservation Organization in Christchurch, Dorset. DRIVEN BY CLIMATE CHANGE. INSPIRED BY ACTION
http://yourplanetdoctors.org/
https://www.facebook.com/yourplanetdoctors/
A group of like-minded individuals who care passionately about protecting your health by protecting our planet . Environmental Conservation Organization in Christchurch, Dorset. DRIVEN BY CLIMATE CHANGE. INSPIRED BY ACTION
http://yourplanetdoctors.org/
https://www.facebook.com/yourplanetdoctors/
Zero Carbon Dorset
Zero Carbon Dorset exists to develop a vision for zero carbon living across Dorset and to track our progress towards it.
https://www.zerocarbondynamics.com/zerocarbondorset.html
https://www.facebook.com/ZeroCarbonDorset
Register for updates on events and project activity using the link below
https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i5l7f
Zero Carbon Dorset exists to develop a vision for zero carbon living across Dorset and to track our progress towards it.
https://www.zerocarbondynamics.com/zerocarbondorset.html
https://www.facebook.com/ZeroCarbonDorset
Register for updates on events and project activity using the link below
https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i5l7f