ActForEaling Partners involved in Schools and youth engagement groups are listed below and further details of their organisation follows after the list:
- Ealing Direct Woodcraft Folk http://woodcraft.org.uk/
- ClimateEd https://www.climateed.net/
- Cooking Kids part of Building Bridges www.buildingbridges-community.org.uk
- Groundwork South Elsdale II Classroom : https://www.groundwork.org.uk/south/our-projects/elsdale-floating-classroom-west-london/
- Parents for the Future https://parentsforfuture.org.uk/about-us/
- Sustainability Managers for Schools https://www.sustainabilitymanagersforschools.org
- The Young Ealing Foundation http:/www.youngealingfoundation.org.uk
Ealing District Woodcraft Folk has been established for over 40 years. They are run co-operatively, with children, young people and adults working and playing together to learn about the world and develop the skills and confidence to actively participate in society, promoting values of peace, co-operation and equality. They provide weekly sessions in Hanwell and South Ealing for different age groups between 6–15 years and offer activities including games, craft, discussions, learning about the environment. We have a camping programme from May–September providing 4 weekend camps and a week’s camp in the school holidays.
For many years they have been concerned about the environment, highlighted through their Aims and Principles: ‘The Woodcraft Folk will encourage an understanding of the need to protect our environment and the use of the world’s resources.’ With this aim they seek to encourage their members to protect our urban and rural environment in the interests of all.
Click here to check out their national website for more information. Interested in getting involved? Please contact monika@ealingwoodcraft.org.uk.
Climate Ed teaches children about climate change and empowers them to take action. They do this by sending trained volunteers into primary schools to deliver workshops about carbon literacy and climate action. Their programme consists of five workshops and addresses the four key areas of carbon emissions and reduction: domestic energy, transport, food and general consumption.
Any enquiries, please contact Ben Cuddon at contact@climateed.net
https://www.climateed.net/
Cooking Kids teach families and children how to cook vegetarian recipes, using seasonal and locally grown produce. Learning how to shop on a budget, use superfoods and alternative ingredients and learn recipes from around the world. They cook outdoors in their community gardens and their community kitchen. Come along….be a Cooking Kid…get your chef hats on and learn how to cook healthy meals/snacks and drinks for you and you family.
For more information, contact them via email on info@buildingbridges-community.org.uk, connect on Instagram @cookingkids_growingkids, or visit their website by clicking here.
The Elsdale ll is operated by Groundwork South, a charity working across the South of England to create stronger, healthier communities, responsible business and greater prospects for local people. Established in 2006 as the West London Floating Classroom, the Elsdale ll has provided educational and recreational opportunities to local primary schools, youth and adult community groups, as well as being hired for corporate events and many family celebrations. All income is used to support the charitable role of the vessel. The Elsdale II is currently moored in Greenford Quay and is licensed for use by up to 60 passengers on the canals of West London. Click here to find out more about the Elsdale II Floating Classroom. Interested in hiring or finding out more about the Elsdale II? Contact elsdale@groundwork.org.uk. Groundwork South’s other projects are listed here.
PFF West London is a dedicated group of parents in Ealing, affiliated with the larger PFF UK, who are deeply concerned about the climate crisis and committed to effecting change in our local communities. We create a supportive space where parents and carers can learn about actions and solutions and participate in campaigns and events, as well as connecting and building resilience within our communities. Link your posts through Twitter, Instagram and our website. To email us please direct your emails to: pff.westlondon@gmail.com
Sustainability Managers for Schools (SMS) is a CIC dedicated to resourcing schools to educate and adapt for a more sustainable future. They provide schools with a dedicated Sustainability Manager to drive sustainability progress in both primary and secondary schools. The SMS programme enables schools to calculate their carbon footprint, create a Climate Action Plan, activate a pupil eco-club, access green grants, activities, training, education support and expert advice. All this enables schools to generate sustainability progress across their entire school community. Discover the difference SMS makes.
The Young Ealing Foundation is an independent registered charity established in 2017 in response to the ongoing cuts to the children and young people’s sector. They connect and equip grassroots youth charities, supporters, and decision makers, to open up a brighter future for Ealing’s children and young people.
To visit their website, click here. Alternatively, you can contact them via info@youngealingfoundation.org.uk or connect with them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.