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
Identifying energy saving potential in an existing building to reduce costs and carbon emissions. View the case study here: CANDO FM Visit CANDO FM's website Visit the W&F Green Enterprise Hub
Preparing for electric vehicles, reducing delivery emissions and tackling food waste. View the case study here: Fell Brewery Visit Fell Brewery's website Visit the W&F Green Enterprise Hub
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
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 [...]
We are absolutely delighted to say WE DID IT! We beat our £20K target! A massive thank you to everyone who donated to our Big Give campaign this year to Fight for our Future, and to those of you who shared or retweeted our social media posts. Launching at lunchtime on Thursday 18 April, the week-long appeal saw a strong start, getting to 44% of our target after just four days. Donations continued to trickle in and after a mad flurry - and mild panic! - on the morning of Thursday 25 April, the target of £20k was met [...]
Are you ready to spring into climate action? CAfS are excited to announce that the 2024 Big Give appeal is now open for donations - with every penny matched thanks to the Green Match Fund. Your donations will support positive action right here in Cumbria; let's turn the tide on the climate crisis and create a brighter, greener future for all. Here in Cumbria, we are working to reduce carbon emissions as quickly as possible. We have made good progress in many areas, but we need your help to increase our impact and take significant action to tackle the [...]
Lancaster University is launching an innovative sustainability research initiative designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises in the Westmorland and Furness region. This new programme, supported by the Westmorland and Furness Green Energy Hub offers a unique opportunity for local businesses to collaborate with Lancaster University's talented students, unlocking valuable insights and strategic recommendations tailored to their specific sustainability goals. Conducted over a minimum of two weeks, the research projects will provide businesses with practical solutions, actionable strategies and fresh perspectives to enhance their sustainability practices. By partnering with Lancaster University, businesses can utilise the expertise and [...]
Sonya Roe, and Age UK North Tyneside are on a journey of positive, practical climate action. And the motivation all started with an urge to make a difference, both personally and at the organisation, with climate action. Age UK North Tyneside serves a diverse community, providing services such as exercise classes, will writing, information and advice, and support for the older LGBTQ+ community. It has a predominantly female workforce, many who live locally. Priorities in their 2020-2025 strategy concentrate on supporting the local economy, improving the lives of people in later life and being a partner, and employer ‘of [...]
As delivery partners in the Westmorland and Furness Green Enterprise Hub, CAfS have been able to support small and medium enterprises with tailored carbon reduction and sustainability support. “Our mission is to empower organisations to reduce their carbon footprint, drive innovation, and unlock the benefits of a cleaner, greener future.” One of the businesses we’ve been working with is Alpacally Ever After, a social enterprise that rehomes alpacas and llamas from all over the country and give them a wonderful new home with the very best of care, while bringing people in touch with the landscape and the natural world [...]
