The power that communities hold to bring about regenerative change cannot be underestimated. Yet there are often barriers that prevent people from accessing the knowledge, skills and collaboration opportunities that will help them unlock substantial positive action with their community.
Together we achieve more
We help groups and organisations to harness the full potential of community action: from providing advisory and educational support to engaging directly with communities to encourage the uptake of circular habits around reuse, repair and recycling.
Our community projects
CAG Devon
Helping and empowering community groups across Devon to take action towards a more sustainable future.
CAG Somerset
Supporting community groups in Somerset to drive reuse, repair, waste reduction, food distribution, composting and more.
Recofloor
A multiple award-winning recovery and recycling scheme that reduces commercial waste from vinyl flooring.
Community RePaint
A UK-wide paint reuse network that collects leftover paint and redistributes it to individuals and groups in the community.
Fixy
Our mobile reuse and repair programme, raising awareness and changing behaviours around how we deal with used or broken electrical items.
The Real Nappy Project
Encouraging communities to embrace the fight against waste through a sustainable alternative to single-use nappies.
Devon Waste Educators
Working with schools to educate youngsters on responsible materials use and develop waste strategies for educational establishments.
Waste and Recycling Advisors
Working directly in communities to engage residents and increase recycling rates across the community.
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How we can help you
Community Action Groups networks
Our CAG networks support and empower community groups within their geographic remit to act towards a more sustainable future. We’ve managed groups in Oxfordshire, Devon and, since 2023, in Somerset as well.
Education and advisory
Our education experts can deliver a wide range of workshops, assemblies, resources, training and visits to support the reduction of waste at home and school, helping to embed the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) and composting into the curriculum and everyday school life.
Set up support and on-going guidance
We work with Local Authorities and organisations to develop tailored and engaging projects that are informed by local strategy and meet the specific needs of communities. We underpin project development with research, and can work collaboratively to secure funding.
Reuse and waste prevention networks
We have been managing reuse and waste prevention networks for communities of interest for more than thirty years, including Dulux’s flagship sustainability programme Community RePaint.
Community engagement
We can support and manage hands-on community engagement programmes that work directly with communities around reuse, repair and recycling. Our Fixy van has become a regular fixture across Somerset, helping rural communities to access reuse and repair services for their broken and unneeded electrical items, while we also work on the ground in Gloucestershire to increase the uptake of reusable nappies.
Measurement tools (Resource CIT)
The Resource Community Impacts Tool (ResourceCIT) is our easy-to-use online tool for monitoring and evaluation of sustainable development activities. It enables community groups and funders to demonstrate their impact by calculating how they reduce waste, carbon, energy and save money for individuals and the community.
Make an impact in your community
Chat to our community action team and find out how we can help you bring people together and make a positive impact in your area or sector.
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