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Vote against climate change in local council elections

By |2022-04-26T13:16:45+01:00April 26th, 2022|Climate politics, Homepage, News|

At the local elections on May 5th 2022, Cumbrians will be voting for the councillors who will decide the priorities and policies of the two new Unitary Authorities for Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness. This is a historical moment for Cumbria and a unique opportunity to put action on climate change at the very heart of local government. Whilst directly responsible for only around 2-5% of local carbon emissions, local authorities can have a big influence on over more than 30% of local emissions through their policies, partnerships and funding streams. Action on climate change can bring many benefits [...]

Young people in Copeland make their voices heard on climate change

By |2022-04-14T15:00:57+01:00April 14th, 2022|Homepage, News, Youth|

Young people are highly aware of the threat to their futures from climate change yet are rarely able to influence the ‘gatekeepers’ of climate emissions – those decision makers in Cumbria whose strategies and plans can most affect our carbon emissions. To help address this we worked with Shared Future (a local not for profit organisation) to fund and create interactive sessions with youth groups which explored their views on climate change and shared their ideas with people and organisations across Cumbria. In total 62 young people aged from 11 to 19 years took part in the workshop sessions [...]

Job: Home Energy Adviser

By |2022-11-23T12:18:40+00:00April 12th, 2022|Vacancies - expired|

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 3 May 2022. We're looking for an experienced and knowledgeable individual to help vulnerable people improve their home energy efficiency, giving advice through in-home visits, over telephone and at events. You will be tasked with helping implement our Cold to Cosy Homes Cumbria service across districts within the county and providing excellent customer service to our clients. You’ll have excellent communication and accurate coordination skills, supporting our pool of contractors and advisers. Application & Interview Process Please apply by completing the application form below. Please do not send a CV. Guidance [...]

Double your donation taking action for Earth day

By |2022-04-05T14:27:38+01:00March 22nd, 2022|Homepage, News|

Every donation given to CAfS during the week of 22 - 29 April will be doubled, thanks to match funding from some generous benefactors as part of the annual Big Give. The week, which begins with Earth Day, will contain the Big Cumbrian Climate Challenge where we are attempting to raise a total of £10,000 from £5000 of donations. We would be over the moon if some of our brilliant supporters wanted to get involved with some fundraising efforts on our behalf to help us meet this lofty goal. We are willing to help in any way we can [...]

Young people lead wave of climate action from school

By |2022-03-22T11:20:50+00:00March 22nd, 2022|Homepage, News, Youth|

A few months ago, school pupils in Cumbria penned a new storybook that took on the story of Driggsby, the whale that washed up on a Cumbrian shore in 2014. The young Fin whale was thought to have died due to developmental complications caused by plastic in her mother's milk. In response, the kids produced Driggsby, a whales tale, an illustrated book while learning all about the issues of plastic pollution and participated in beach cleans along the coast from Allonby to Seascale. This remarkable work which led to, as well as the book, an exhibition in Tullie House [...]

Job: Community Climate Champions Coordinator

By |2023-09-28T12:25:53+01:00March 9th, 2022|Uncategorised|

Closing date: 5pm on Tuesday 29 March 2022. Are you experienced in organising or delivering training, or coordinating the work of volunteers? We're looking for someone with the skills and expertise to grow our network of community climate champions across Cumbria, and give them the support they need to increase awareness and understanding about climate change in their communities. You'll recruit and train new champions, and create materials for all our champions to use in the events and activities they organise in their communities. Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives on helping others to succeed. You'll [...]

Job: Administrator x 2

By |2022-04-12T13:47:49+01:00March 4th, 2022|Homepage, News, Vacancies - expired|

Closing Date: 28 March 2022 We’re looking for two experienced administrators to help keep our organisation running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be the first point of contact for public enquiries, and you’ll support our financial management – ranging from invoicing and expenses to payroll. You’ll help deliver our HR services, ensuring our staff have the equipment and working environments they need. You’ll also support our broad range of projects – from helping with events to administering meetings. It’s a role that will call on all your administrative expertise, and your skills in juggling a busy and diverse workload. [...]

Job: Project Manager – Community Energy

By |2022-11-23T12:20:09+00:00February 17th, 2022|Vacancies - expired|

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 10 March 2022. We’re looking for a specialist in renewable energy systems to take the reins on our projects supporting communities to generate their own clean power.  The post will draw on all your project management and delivery skills, from budgets to reporting, and you'll also help us to develop new projects and secure funding to make them a reality.  Among the projects you'll manage is ‘Solar Made Easy in the Lakes’, which supports people to install solar PV, also working with community groups to find sites in their areas for solar [...]

Job: Project Manager – Carbon Reduction

By |2022-11-23T12:19:49+00:00February 16th, 2022|Vacancies - expired|

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 10 March 2022. We're looking for an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner to lead carbon reduction projects in Cumbria. It's a role that will draw on all your project management skills - from coordination through to budgeting and reporting. You'll also help us to develop new projects and secure funding to make them a reality. You'll have proven expertise in environmental management and sustainability, particularly carbon reduction within small businesses, including carbon auditing. The ideal candidate will also have specialist knowledge of at least one topic relevant to decarbonisation e.g. renewable energy, energy [...]

Help design green support services in the South Lakes

By |2022-02-16T12:50:41+00:00February 8th, 2022|Homepage, News|

A large group of organisations has developed a survey to find out what support businesses need to be able to prosper, while also having a positive impact on people and planet. Transitioning to a greener and safer future will bring enormous benefits to us all as well as improving business resilience. The group includes South Lakeland District Council, Cumbria Action for Sustainability, Green Small Business, Future Fixers, Lancaster and Lancaster, CBEN, Lake District Foundation, University of Cumbria, Cumbria LEP, Cumbria Tourism and Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership. They are working together with a shared vision [...]

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