Monthly Archives: May 2024

Be a CAfS Trustee – hear from our Chair!

We caught up with Tracey Hart, our Chair of Trustees, to find out more about how and why she decided to join CAfS in the fight against the climate crisis.   Where did you first hear about CAfS? I first came across CAfS through its “Green Build Festival” - an annual fortnight of visits, talks and training events focusing on sustainability in the built environment, a topic very close to my heart. I was in the process of breathing new life into an old and unloved farmhouse tucked away in the Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District, so I [...]

By |2024-05-30T17:55:41+01:00May 30th, 2024|Homepage, News, Uncategorised|

Volunteer as a CAfS trustee

Help CAfS shape the future of Cumbria. We are looking for dedicated, passionate individuals to join our board of trustees. This exciting role will empower you to make a real difference for the planet while also allowing you to grow professionally, develop new skills and knowledge, expand your network, and enhance your leadership abilities. We are searching for trustees who want to: Be part of the dedicated team that makes up Cumbria's leading climate change charity. Work with a variety of stakeholders to support diverse community projects tackling climate change right here in Cumbria. Direct and streamline [...]

By |2024-08-20T12:07:23+01:00May 30th, 2024|Vacancies - expired|

Building Partnerships for Change

We were thrilled to have our CEO, Karen, join Penrith Building Society’s AGM as they kicked off their Charity of the Year Partnership with us. Karen spoke about our impactful initiatives spanning across Cumbria, driving us closer to our ambitious goal of achieving zero carbon. In return she learned about the Society’s plans to further reduce their carbon footprint, and about their planned fundraising to support our work. During the event, members of the building society generously contributed to our cause by casting their votes, resulting in a remarkable £650 raised. A big thanks to Penrith Building Society and its [...]

By |2024-05-30T10:17:43+01:00May 29th, 2024|Homepage, News|

Job – Low Carbon Food Project Manager

This exciting new role will establish a Low Carbon Food steering group, liaising with the group and key stakeholders to identify research topics to support the transition to a low carbon food economy in Cumbria. The successful candidate will appoint and manage contractors and the £10k research budget, and disseminate the findings of the research as widely as possible. The post holder will work with stakeholders to promote low carbon food through their networks, and collaborate with the Cumberland Food Partnership to develop a sustainable food and drink charter for Cumbrian organisations/businesses. The role will oversee the on-going development [...]

By |2024-06-12T13:10:56+01:00May 16th, 2024|Vacancies - expired|

Green Enterprise Hub Success Stories: Lake District Log Cabins

Accessing advice and funding to install a low carbon heating system and EV infrastructure. View the case study here: Lake District Log Cabins Visit Lake District Log Cabins website Visit the W&F Green Enterprise Hub

By |2024-05-14T16:30:55+01:00May 14th, 2024|GEH Case Studies|

Green Enterprise Hub Success Stories: Basecamp North Lakes & Alpacaly Ever After

Tackling food waste, increasing renewable energy use and creating biodiverse landscapes. View the case study here: Basecamp North Lakes and Alpacaly Ever After Visit Basecamp's website Visit the W&F Green Enterprise Hub

By |2024-05-14T17:06:42+01:00May 14th, 2024|GEH Case Studies|

Great Big Green Week 2024 – Let’s swap together for good

The UK's biggest ever celebration of tackling climate change and protecting nature is back! Great Big Green Week is celebrated this year between the 8th and 16th of June, Last year was the biggest here in Cumbria, with over 70 events listed on the Zero Carbon Cumbria site, and a huge diversity of events which appealed to a range of audiences across the county. This year the theme from The Climate Coalition is 'Let's Swap Together for Good' -and whilst events can cover any aspect of climate change and nature protection the theme encourages groups to explore events that reduce [...]

By |2024-05-01T11:56:28+01:00May 1st, 2024|Homepage, News|
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