Health and Well being

Barra Youth café is a community organisation that supports young people aged 12-18 living on Isle of Barra & Vatersay.

Cove Park is an international residency based on an outstanding 50-acre rural site in Argyll on Scotland’s west coast. Our programme of residencies, commissions, and collaborative projects respond to and promote the diversity of contemporary artistic practice. We support artists, creative practitioners, and researchers to develop and produce ambitious, innovative, and ground-breaking new work for audiences and participants across Scotland and beyond.

Cut Out Club is a series of collage zine-making workshops open to all backgrounds and experience levels, run by crafty duo Iona and Tasch. All workshops have a distinct theme that encourages attendees to reflect and meaningfully create in a collaborative, community environment free from the pressure to make perfect art.

Tummies not trash prevent waste by rescuing food (and some non food items) from local businesses and distribute it to our network of community groups for their benefit.

We run an organic small holding on the south end of the Isle of Arran with regenerative agriculture, permaculture and food forest gardens. We offer education and site tours to our local community and visitors to the island. Alongside we run an eco glamping site and offer the same tours etc to guests. In addition to the food growing (mostly soft & top fruit), we use food from site to make food and drinks, offering activities and also sharing processes and knowledge online through social media. Our main specialisation is food forest gardening but we demonstrate many nature based solutions to minimise climate change and protect and enhance biodiversity. We also work with the Permaculture Association Britain (PAB) and Permaculture Scotland and we are an accredited PAB demonstration site (ScotLAND site). Drop us an email if you would like to visit.

Dumfries and Galloway College is a further education institution and a leading voice in green skills development to help tackle climate change. With campuses in Dumfries and Stranraer, we are one of the main employers and providers of learning and training across the South of Scotland, with programmes ranging from senior-phase school partnerships to higher education. We strive to equip all members of our college community with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience they need to get ahead, whether that’s moving further into education or going onto employment. As Scotland moves towards hitting its net zero targets, we recognise the need to ensure our region is equipped to deal with the demands of this transition by providing specialised training and education in sustainable practices and technologies. Our centre offers a comprehensive range of courses designed to equip professionals with the skills and qualifications needed to upgrade domestic homes and commercial settings to meet modern environmental standards. From understanding domestic retrofit to advanced certifications in renewable energy technologies, our courses provide the practical knowledge and expertise required to drive sustainable change.

Climate Ready South East Scotland is the first climate risk and opportunity assessment for the Edinburgh and South East Scotland region.

The Stove is an arts organisation with a national and international reputation in place-based practice. We are a values-led organisation founded on a central belief in the power of creativity and working co-creatively to improve the lives of people, the wider environment, and the systems by which we live in the region Southwest Scotland The Stove can be understood as a place-based creative movement or practice guided by a set of values. It’s organisational form and programme are constantly evolving to maximise the quality of output and effective impacts for people and the wider environment.

New Roots teaches food growing to neurodivergent members of our community. We also run horticultural 'how to' day courses for the wider public.

NotAlone Empowerment Centre (NEC) are grassroot organisations that aim to develop and promote rights and responsibilities for the BAME community through ongoing capacity building, training mutual learning, skill information, and knowledge sharing to improve confidence. We promote inclusion and equality, treat individuals with respect and dignity, and take transformative actions to address their needs.

We plant and maintain 50 planters, two small orchards, two herb areas and two gardens in the centre of Dundee growing a substantial amount from seed. Because of climate change we aim to build on our understanding of plants and gardening increasing environmental resilience, sustainability, biodiversity (especially pollinators) and encourage the public to join us on our journey. We pass on information via our notice board, Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, notices in our gardens and by holding events. We work closely with Dundee City Council, local shops and businesses, Dundee Community Garden Network and Dundee Changemakers hub.

We are a local community green space; we work with our learning community (by running outdoor learning, Forest School and outdoor play); we run gardening sessions and land maintenance; we offer free outdoor community events to our community and beyond.

New College Lanarkshire is dedicated to climate action and sustainability efforts in education. Joining the Climate Action Network reinforces our commitment to responsible environmental stewardship. Through collaboration, we'll share best practices, exchange ideas, and inspire meaningful change to address the climate crisis.

Free Wheel North is an inclusive cycling charity, but it is also so much more. At our cycling centre at Glasgow Green, we enable thousands of people living with varying physical disabilities and other additional support needs to enjoy outdoor space through cycling. The programme is rooted in the fundamental human right to good physical and mental health through access to different modes of active travel, a fun recreational area to cycle safely and clean air. Through a multitude of modified and accessible bikes, including hand crank, side-by-side tandem, wheelchair cargo cycles and tricycles, we aim to create a barrier-free Glasgow where people from all demographics can enjoy cycling together. The track at Glasgow Green offers an alternative vision, and acts as an exemplar for inclusive public spaces in cities.

Darkwood Crew is a group of volunteers who have a single defining aim of helping Ferguslie flourish. Adopting a variety of community development-based approaches the group aims to make the otherwise abstract concept of climate change relevant to local needs with a broader view of meeting those needs in a locally-led, dignified and sustainable way. Our work focuses on 5 key areas including food insecurity, fuel poverty, isolation & loneliness, mental health positivity, and the local environment.

Inchinnan Development Trust is a not-for-profit organisation focused on community-led preservation and enhancement of Inchinnan's greenspaces and woodlands, for the benefit of both our local communities and wildlife populations.

We are Scotland's first cafe making food with insects. Insects are high in protein and have a low carbon footprint. They require significantly fewer resources compared to traditional sources of protein, making them an eco-friendly option to enjoy.

Falkland and Newton of Falkland Community Council exists solely to represent the views of the Communities of Falkland and Newton on all relevant matters including Planning, Policing, Fife Council services, Roads and Transport, Health, and any other matter where the views of the community residents are sought, or residents have concerns about.

Educating high school students in horticulture, biodiversity, outdoor learning and climate change. We are are a sustainable school and strive to educate about environmental and local conservation projects

Kirkcaldy YMCA provides local children, young people and families within the local community with a programme of activities, groups and support services which helps enable their personal growth, development and involvement in the wider community.

VAER is the ‘Centre for Collective Impact’ based in East Renfrewshire.

ACT was established in 2019 to respond to the Climate Emergency, address environmental damage and enable a transition to a more resilient and sustainable community. It manages several projects that support its aims:

Low Waters Lot Community Group recently established in 2023. We are currently in the process of taking on the care of Hutchison Street Park from South Lanarkshire Council. Our aim is to tidy up the park so we can establish areas for wildlife, areas to enjoy the outdoors and growing produce.

Bullwood Nature Trail (Green community Charity) ‘An outdoor haven to help you learn, grow, discover and create.’