Principal Festival Partner
Good Energy. Switch your home to 100% renewable power now and make a difference. Renewable power that’s UK generated & creating a greener future.From climate change-combatting power to putting-you-first service.
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ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Triodos. Banking for people and the planet.
Triodos is the world’s leading sustainable bank, making money work for positive social, environmental and cultural change. Our financial and banking services are for savers, investors and organisations who want to change the world for the better. Over 700,00 customers are already playing their part in our positive movement, making us one of the world’s must sustainable banks.
Live by your values. Bank on them too.
PROGRAMME PARTNER
Lush We believe in making effective products from fresh, organic* fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics. We invent our own products and fragrances. We make them fresh by hand using little or no preservative or packaging, using only vegetarian ingredients, and tell you when they were made.
We believe in buying ingredients only from companies that do not commission tests on animals and in testing our products on humans.
We believe that all people should enjoy freedom of movement across the world.
We believe our products are good value, that we should make a profit and that the customer is always right.
We also believe words like fresh and organic have honest meaning beyond marketing.
PROGRAMME PARTNER
The mission of the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) is to enrich society through ideas and action. We believe that all human beings have creative capacities that, when understood and supported, can be mobilised to deliver a 21st century enlightenment. Supported by our 29,000 Fellows, we share powerful ideas, carry out cutting-edge research and build networks and opportunities for people to collaborate, helping to create fulfilling lives and a flourishing society.
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Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.
Semble (formerly Project Dirt) is the UK’s most active platform for community projects. We make sure that local projects get the support they deserve by partnering them with brilliant businesses and volunteers. We’re always inspired and humbled by the incredible work community groups do, but we know there’s so many more local projects that deserve our help. We bring community groups together with businesses and volunteers to make change happen.
Schumacher College is an internationally renowned learning community offering ecology-centred masters programmes and short courses. Set on the beautiful, historic Dartington Estate, in South Devon, students can develop a deep participatory relationship with nature and through experiential learning explore practical skills and strategic thinking to face 21st century challenges.
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Permaculture magazine is an award winning quarterly magazine based at The Sustainability Centre. Permaculture is an innovative framework for creating sustainable, gardens, smallholdings, farms, eco-buildings and communities.
The Resurgence Trust is a UK-based educational charity that has become the flagship voice of the environmental movement across the globe. Our mission is to inspire each other to help make a difference and find positive solutions to the global challenges we now face.
Resurgence & Ecologist offers positive perspectives on a range of engaging topics covering ecology, social justice, philosophy, spirituality, sustainable development and the arts – an eclectic mix that cannot be found anywhere else.
Julie’s Bicycle is a London based charity that supports the creative community to act on climate change and environmental sustainability. We believe that the creative community is uniquely placed to transform the conversation around climate change and translate it into action.
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JUNO magazine promotes a natural approach to family life and inspires and supports parents as they journey through the challenges of parenting. We have an ethos based on conscious parenting, sustainability, social justice, non-violence and a commitment to personal growth and spiritual awareness. We share fresh perspectives in this fast-paced technological world, creating a non-judgemental community for those who are keen to follow “a natural approach to family life
Biodynamics is the UK Charity that champions a uniquely holistic and respectful approach to organic farming, gardening, food and health.
Biodynamics nurtures and enhances vitality from soil to table. For us agriculture is a sacred endeavour, and the foundation for all our well-being. Our roots are ecological, ethical, social and spiritual.
The Vegan Society is the world’s oldest vegan society whose co-founder Donald Watson came up with the word ‘vegan’ in the 1940s. We are a registered educational charity (no. 279228) that provides information and guidance on various aspects of veganism, including to existing and potential vegans, caterers, healthcare professionals, politicians, educators and the media. If you are interested in learning more about veganism, download our new VeGuide app now.
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If Not Now Digital are a small team of digital marketers based in Bristol who specialise in social, environmental and creative projects and organisations, to help those with the best intentions flourish. With over ten years’ experience they have a proven track record of successfully hitting targets using our broad range of skills. Our collective experience ranges from ethical consumer brands, crowdfund campaigns, and sustainable events and campaigns – locally, nationally and internationally.
Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) catalyzes communities for a regenerative world. GEN is a growing network of regenerative communities and initiatives that bridge cultures, countries, and continents.
Our vision at the Network of Wellbeing (NOW) is of a world where everyone’s wellbeing needs are met within the planet’s natural limits. We believe that a person’s wellbeing depends on the wellbeing of the community in which they live and work, while the wellbeing of their community depends on the wellbeing of society as a whole, and the long-term health of the natural world on which we all depend.
In our work, we support an active network of people and organisations who care about wellbeing
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TreeSisters is a UK registered charity created to elicit collective responsibility for planetary restoration with a focus on women and tropical reforestation. We are growing a global network of women who donate monthly to fund the acceleration of tropical reforestation as an expression of collective planetary care.
AEVA Magazine was created to replenish, inspire, and empower women! Women are rising, we are remembering our sacred innate connection to the Earth, we are hearing her call to stand in protection of life and we are bringing our powerful voices and agency as daughters of the Earth. Here at AEVA we weave the threads of women’s voices from the rich tapestry and ever expanding, inspirational pool of women’s wisdom that is speaking out across our Globe. Our work is the strengthening of our web in the creation of a just new world.
Chelsea Green is the leading publisher of books on the politics and practice of sustainable living, publishing authors who bring in-depth, practical knowledge to life, and give readers hands-on information. Chelsea Green specialises in books on organic farming, gardening, nature & the environment, integrative health, sustainable living, ethical business, and more. In 2012, Chelsea Green decided to practice what it publishes and became an employee-owned company.
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World Jungle is an award winning social enterprise all about bringing people together, creating healthier communities and sharing the best of our world. Our work is divided into different activity areas (Cultural, Health, Community and Events), fusing culture and creativity, dynamic health and wellbeing, inspiring events and a long term strategic commitment to improving our community and environment. We work to build effective partnerships, connect communities and deliver creative solutions to challenges facing our society.
These are very exciting and dynamic times at Transition Stroud. Responding strategically to the Declaration of Climate Emergency by Stroud District Council and it’s aspiration to be carbon neutral by 2030. Beyond the many established groups, we are offering and organising Skillsgain workshops and stakeholder events to bring the whole community of our District together on this great enterprise.
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading charity championing native woods and trees. It has over 500,000 supporters and aims to:
- Plant native trees and woods to create resilient landscapes for people and wildlife
- Protect irreplaceable ancient woodland
- Restore damaged ancient woodland, bringing precious pieces of our natural history back to life.
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Look Again blends photography, mindfulness and nature in workshops, courses, training, talks and photography commissions designed to improve the wellbeing of people and planet. We help people change their perspective, clarify their vision and tell their authentic purpose-led visual story. Our ‘7Cs’ framework helps people to re-vision their story and adapt to the uncertain future.
Embercombe is a beautiful valley in the mid-place between Exeter and the wild moor. People have been coming to us for 20 years to connect with nature and find their purpose, to make friends and recharge themselves, to experience their wilder side. Exciting new programme of course and events for 2019.
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MyGreenPod Ltd is an independent, family-run UK business, founded by Katie Hill and Jarvis Smith. We investigate and share the real stories behind the brands and people working tirelessly to offer ethical alternatives to mainstream products and services.
Through mygreenpod.com, plus our quarterly magazine supplement distributed with the Guardian, we are the UK’s number one independent ethical lifestyle media company.
Readers of MyGreedPod.com or My Green Pod Magazine will recognise the clean products we’ve selected as My Green Pod ‘Heroes’ – the most ethical and effective products we can find in their respective fields. They have been tried, tested, scrutinised – and Jarvis and Katie use them in their own home with their family.
Based in the South West, LOOP is a conscious start-up bringing real plates, cutlery and mugs to festivals and events with the aim of offsetting single-use alternatives. LOOP hires their stock to event organisers or individually to festival attendees to help large gatherings on the journey to becoming truly Zero Waste.
For £2.50 you can hire an enamelware deep plate, enamelware mug, knife, fork & spoon for the entire weekend. Book now
In addition, they also charge a £10.00 fully refundable deposit that will come back to you upon safe return of the items
