Trees for Cities

Trees for Cities

by | May 30, 2017

Trees for Cities Planting Healthy Air in Schools Every year in London 9,500 people die prematurely because of air pollution. Children are especially vulnerable to air pollution as their lungs are still growing and developing. Yet, 25% of all London schools are in...
Giving World, GIFTED

Giving World, GIFTED

by | May 10, 2017

Giving World, GIFTED Nothing to Waste, No One in Need What if you could give people things they need, for free, and help the environment in the process? Giving World believes you can. The Leicester- based charity is dedicated to fighting poverty and protecting the...
Community by Nature, Forest Skills Project

Community by Nature, Forest Skills Project

by | Apr 10, 2017

Community by Nature, Forest Skills Project Teaching transferable skills among the trees For 24 years, Community by Nature (formerly Sefton Play Council) has been working with children, young people and adults in disadvantaged areas of Merseyside. They run forest...
Scotswood Natural Community Garden, Branching Out

Scotswood Natural Community Garden, Branching Out

by | Mar 11, 2017

Scotswood Natural Community Garden, Branching Out Gaining skills and confidence through gardening Scotswood in Newcastle Upon Tyne is among the most deprived areas of the UK. Rates of unemployment and child poverty loom high above the national average. Although there...
Yes Futures, Rising Futures programme

Yes Futures, Rising Futures programme

by | Feb 19, 2017

Yes Futures, Rising Futures programme Inspiring students to reach their potential Young people are worried about their future. According to their teachers, the biggest barrier to their future success is a lack of confidence – something that’s even more common among...