Other organisations

Titlesort icon 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:
Promoting general awareness of human rights; and
Opposing specific abuses of human rights

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
livelihood.

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