Other organisations
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Title |
Summary | Type of organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Academia de Permacultura en Canarias |
We organise the full 72hrs Permaculture Certificate Courses in the 7 Islands of the Canaries, in Spanish (with translation where needed). Also opportunity for PermaCulture diploma-studies and experience. |
educational |
| Alliance of Parents and Schools | educational | |
| Alpine Garden Society | NGO | |
| Alternatives for Simple Living |
A non-profit organization that equips people of faith to challenge consumerism, live justly and celebrate responsibly. |
NGO |
| Amnesty International |
We have two main ways of working to achieve human rights for everyone: |
NGO |
| Ananda |
Community based projects combining ecotourism and voluntary work with social and ecological development |
NGO |
| Archaeology Abroad |
To provide information for opportunities overseas for archaeological fieldwork and excavation, outside the UK. |
NGO |
| Ashoka |
Ashoka's mission is to develop the profession of social entrepreneurship around the world. |
NGO |
| Association for Environment-Conscious Building |
The AECB encourages greater environmental awareness within the building construction industry. Its diverse membership encompasses almost every sector of building construction and management. |
business |
| Association of Teachers and Lecturers | educational | |
| Bees for Development |
Bees for Development is an organisation that encourages beekeeping for the befit of the beekeeper and the bees. They especially support people in poor and remote areas of the world who have little access to beekeeping information. |
NGO |
| Bill Hogarth MBE Memorial Apprenticeship Trust |
BHMAT have started to run introduction to coppicing courses - "5 days of inspiring traditional woodland craft training taught by experienced professional craft tutors held in a beautiful Cumbrian woodland" |
business |
| BIONIS |
Biomimetics: Engineering learning from nature. Biomimetics is an enabling discipline which looks towards nature for ideas that may be adapted and adopted for solving problems: ‘Inspiration rather than imitation’ |
NGO |
| BirdLife International |
A world-wide partnership of organisations, working for the diversity of all life through the conservation of birds and their habitats, leading authority on the status of the world's birds and their habitats. |
NGO |
| Brighton Peace and Environment Centre |
Aims to raise awareness and understanding of social justice, peace, sustainable development and environmental protection matters by providing information, education and positive practical solutions to global problems. |
NGO |
| British Grassland Society |
The advancement of methods of production and utilisation of grass and forage crops for the promotion of agriculture and the public benefit. |
NGO |
| British Institute of Agricultural Consultants |
To promote the service of agricultural consultancy and the education and training of consultants. |
NGO |
| British Wind Energy Association |
To promote excellence in wind energy research, development and deployment. |
NGO |
| Campaign for National Parks |
Charity that works to protect and enhance the National Parks of England and Wales and areas that merit national park status; promoting understanding and quiet enjoyment of them for the benefit of all. |
NGO |
| Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament |
The unilateral abandonment by Britain of nuclear weapons, nuclear bases and nuclear alliances as a prerequisite for a British foreign policy which has the world wide abolition of nuclear/chemical/biological weapons etc. |
NGO |
| Campaign for State Education | educational | |
| Campaign to Protect Rural England |
CPRE exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country |
NGO |
| Care for the Wild International |
To fight cruelty, prevent the suffering which is inflicted upon wildlife and protect from exploitation. |
NGO |
| Centre for Alternative Technology |
Investigation, use, demonstration and promotion of environmentally and socially appropriate technologies for energy generation /conservation, food production and building design. |
NGO |
| Centre for Human Ecology |
The Centre for Human Ecology promotes ecological sustainability and social justice through education, research and action. |
educational |
| Centre for Sustainable Design |
The Centre for Sustainable Design has organised over 30 conferences and workshops, and undertaken a wide range of research and training projects on eco-product development and sustainable product design. |
NGO |
| Chapter 7 |
Chapter 7 is a voluntary organisation whose mission is to campaign for "access to land for all households... through environmentally sound planning". |
NGO |
| charitybuyer.com ltd |
"better buying for charities" |
business |
| Charter 99 |
The Charter was produced by a coalition of organisations committed to pursuing global democracy and is co-ordinated by the One World Trust. |
NGO |
| Children's Play Council |
Have an exclusive programme of dissemination activities - conferences, seminars, library and information service, publications, press and media. |
NGO |
| Circle Works |
Concerned with the emotional and spiritual well-being of people in schools. In particular, it asserts the importance of dialogue and reflection. |
educational |
| Commonwork Land Trust |
To contribute to a greater awareness of the interdependence of human beings with each other and the natural world. Ecology projects, dairy farm and various courses. |
NGO |
| Community Composting Network |
CCN is a fast growing network comprising over 180 members across the UK involved in community composting. Members include projects, local authorities and other supporting organisations. |
NGO |
| Community Development Foundation (CDF) |
The Community Development Foundation (CDF) is a non-departmental public body supported by the Active Community Unit of the Home Office. |
governmental |
| Community Recycling Network |
The Community Recycling Network (CRN) exists to promote community waste management in the UK - both as an effective way of tackling Britain's growing waste problem and as a way to build the social economy. |
NGO |
| Community Transport Association |
The Community Transport Association (CTA) promotes the safe and efficient use of community and accessible transport throughout the UK. |
business |
| Compassion in World Farming |
Campaigning to end the factory farming of animals and long distance transport through hard-hitting political lobbying, investigations and high profile campaigns |
NGO |
| Conservation Foundation |
The Conservation Foundation was founded by David Bellamy and David Shreeve to provide a means for people in public, private and not-for-profit sectors to collaborate on environmental causes. |
NGO |
| Construction Industry Environmental Forum |
To promote awareness and understanding of environmental issues relating to construction; to identify available guidance for practitioners; to identify barriers to good environmental practice. |
NGO |
| CPE (Centres for Personalised Education) |
A group of organisations whose aims are to promote and extend opportunities for learning on a personal individual basis. |
educational |
| Creating Connections |
Creating Connections aims to help build Sustainable Empowered Communities. |
NGO |
| Creation Spirituality, The Association for |
Creation Spirituality is a search for an authentic spirituality for our time, asking deep questions about the human spirit and its true relationship with the planet. |
NGO |
| Cuba Organic Support Group (UK) |
A U.K. based organisation which supports the organic movement in Cuba through fund-raising, speakers, publicity and the promotion of Gardening Brigades to Cuba. |
NGO |
| Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
DEFRA is the new government department that replaces MAFF. |
governmental |
| do-it |
Giving time or volunteering is a fantastic thing, no question. However, in the past, actually doing it hasn't been as easy at could be. Which is why we've created do-it. |
NGO |
| Earth Charter |
Campaign for a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable and peaceful global society. |
NGO |
| EarthFlow Design Works: A Permaculture Design Company |
EarthFlow Design Works combines artistry & ecology to create functional works of Art, Architecture & Living Environments... |
business |
| Earthwise Education | educational | |
| Earthworks Trust |
Run courses including - livestock, organics, small holdings, permaculture, energy, woodland crafts, traditional crafts and more. |
NGO |
| ECMWF (European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts) |
The development of numerical methods for medium range weather forecasting; the preparation on a regular basis of medium range weather forecasts for distribution to the meteorological services of the member states. |
NGO |
| eco-logic books |
eco-logic books have been selling books that promote practical solutions to environmental problems, for over 15 years. |
business |
| EcoAlgarve |
Multi-purpose live/work Ecocentre |
business |
| Ecological Recruitment |
Ecology Recruitment is a specialist agency for the placement of Ecologists throughout the UK and overseas. |
business |
| Ecologist Magazine |
Founded in 1970, The Ecologist is the world's most widely-read environmental magazine. Published on four continents, the magazine is read by over 100,000 people in 150 countries. |
business |
| Ecology Building Society |
The Ecology Building Society is a mutual building society dedicated to improving the environment by promoting sustainable housing and sustainable communities. |
business |
| Ecoregen / Groundwork UK |
ecoregen is a valuable information resource. it offers a step-by-step guide to restoring damaged land. The ecoregen 'toolkit' offers a wealth of a practical tips, advice and contacts to help community groups and professional bodies. |
business |
| EcoVersity |
The EcoVersity was founded in 1999 by a launch team of educators, ecologists, anthropologists, and activists who gathered to design a school for students seeking innovative and practical approaches to learning from the land. |
educational |
| Education Otherwise |
Aims to spread the word that there is an alternative to schooling and to support family based learning. |
educational |
| Elm Farm Research Centre |
Elm Farm Research Centre (EFRC) was founded in 1980 as an educational charity. Our aim is the development and promotion of organic agriculture as the most environmentally sound way of producing healthy food. |
NGO |
| Emerson College |
Emerson College, England is an international centre for adult education based on the work of Rudolf Steiner. |
educational |
| Energy 21 |
"Uniting Action for Renewable Energy". Registered charity 1082482. |
NGO |
| Environment Council |
The primary objective of the Environment Council is to bring together people from all sectors of business, the community to develop long-term solutions to environmental issues. |
NGO |
| Ethical Investment Cooperative |
When you invest ethically, it is possible to specify which ethical issues are important to you and use this to help choose the most appropriate ethical fund. |
business |
| Ethical Property Company |
The company buys properties and develops them as centres that bring charities, co-operatives, community and campaign groups together under one roof where they can share skills and ideas. |
NGO |
| Falmouth Green Centre |
Falmouth Green Centre is a horticultural community enterprise working with the local community to promote and support environmental sustainability. |
NGO |
| FARM (Farm Animal Reform Movement) |
FARM (Farm Animal Reform Movement) is a national organization promoting the humane treatment of farmed animals and the benefits of a plant-based diet. |
educational |
| Farmers World Network |
Farmers World Network promotes awareness amongst UK farmers of developing countries problems and links between European agriculture and thrid world agriculture |
NGO |
| Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens |
City farms and community gardens are projects working with people, animals and plants. Each one is unique. They are (or are aiming to become) community-led and managed, empowering those involved through a sustainable approach to what they do. |
NGO |
| Find Your Feet |
FYF creates opportunities for the rural poor to build a sustainable |
NGO |
| Forest Gardening as part of a Rehabilitation garden |
Starting a Forest Garden in a horticultural therapy setting. To provide a natural setting for those suffering from professional burn-out. |
NGO |
| Foundation for Local Food Initiatives (f3) |
f3, the foundation for Local Food Initiatives, is an independant not-for-profit co-operative company comprising some of the leading UK professionals in the field of local food economies, sustainable agriculture and environmental regeneration. |
business |
| Four Winds Inspiration Centre |
An environmental, education & craft based charity. |
educational |
| Freewheelers |
Linking drivers and passengers to share the cost of travel... Saves you money, helps other people and reduces pollution. Freewheelers is free and only available via the Internet. It provides an online database for people offering or requiring lifts. |
NGO |
| Fresh Network |
A network promoting raw and living foods, as the key to good health. |
educational |
| Freshwater Action Network |
Freshwater Action Network is a global network of environmental and developmental Non-governmental and Community Based Organisations working to strengthen civil society's participation in international water policy formulation. |
NGO |
| Friends of the Earth (England, Wales & Northern Ireland) |
The largest international network of environmental groups in the world, represented in 68 countries. |
NGO |
| Gami Seva Sevana |
Runs courses on organic agriculture; has demonstration site with permaculture vegetable garden. |
business |
| Garden Organic (Formerly HDRA) |
Dedicated to researching and promoting organic gardening, farming and food. |
NGO |
| Genetic Food Alert |
Genetic Food Alert (GFA) is the GM campaign of the UK wholefood trade. |
business |
| Global Action Plan |
...is an independent national charity that provides practical solutions to environmental and social problems. |
NGO |
| Global and Ethical Investment Advice |
GAEIA offer a full range of financial services for businesses using established investment and insurance companies with a commitment to ethical investment where possible. |
business |
| Global Ecovillage Network |
Exactly what it says. |
NGO |
| Green Building Store |
At Green Building Store we only sell building products which promote healthy, environment friendly homes. Weather you are redecorating ,building or refurbishing we can help you do it safely and sustainably. |
business |
| Green Party |
Political party. |
NGO |
| Green Stationery Company |
The Green Stationery Company is the UK's premier recycled paper and green office products supplier. We select products that are environmentally benign or have environmental advantages over the standard office products. |
business |
| Greenfibres |
We do not sell products that make you younger, smarter, or more popular. But we do offer the best ecological / organic alternatives to many everyday products, enabling you to make responsible and healthy choices |
business |
| Greenpeace |
Greenpeace’s goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. |
NGO |
| Griffiths Water Engineers |
Rural Water Supply Engineers |
business |
| Hockerton Housing Project |
The UK's first earth sheltered, self-sufficient ecological housing development. |
NGO |
| Home Education Advisory Service |
HEAS is a national home education charity based in the United Kingdom. |
educational |
| howtopedia |
Online collaborative encyclopedia on simple technologies and practical knowledge. |
educational |
| Human Scale Education |
HSE is committed to creating small schools and small classes for all pupils to benefit from the good practice that can flow from small size. |
educational |
| Institute for Earth Education |
Help people reduce their impact on the earth through the design and dissemination of carefully crafted, dynamic, participatory learning programmes. |
NGO |
| Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment |
EMAS is a voluntary scheme to help businesses to improve their environmental performance by having a management system and reporting publicly on that performance. |
business |
| International Dolphin Watch |
The study and conservation of Dolphins. |
NGO |
| International Ecological Engineering Society |
provides a common forum for diverse persons and groups involved in ecological engineering projects. These include traditional engineers, marine biologists, ecological economists, development workers, and many others. |
NGO |
| International Institute for Environment and Development |
an international policy research institute and non governmental body working for more sustainable and equitable global development. |
NGO |
| International Society for Ecology and Culture |
The International Society for Ecology and Culture belives that promoting locally based alternatives to the global consumer culture is one of the most important responsibilities that we face. |
NGO |
| International Tree Foundation |
Encourages the planting and preservation of trees and promotes interest in tree cover from an environmental perspective. |
NGO |
| Intl Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP) |
INASP is a cooperative network of partners. Its mission is to enhance the flow of information within and between countries, especially those with less developed systems of publication and dissemination. |
educational |


