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Third Sector Renewables

Dedicated to creating a sustainable future

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Our Mission

Vision
To create a sustainable and resilient world where communities are empowered to take collective action against climate change and environmental degradation.

Mission
To educate the public on renewable energy technologies and environmental conservation, while fostering community-driven initiatives to combat climate change, enhance biodiversity, and promote mental well-being.

Objectives

  1. Promote Renewable Energy: Educate and assist communities in adopting renewable energy technologies and energy-efficient practices.
  2. Support Climate Action Projects: Implement projects that enhance biodiversity, mitigate climate change impacts, and promote sustainable practices.
  3. Engage Communities: Foster community involvement through educational events, workshops, and participatory activities.
  4. Address Eco-Anxiety: Provide support and tools to alleviate eco-anxiety through environmental engagement and mental well-being initiatives.
  5. Advance Technological Utilization: Leverage emerging renewable energy technologies for efficient and impactful solutions.
  6. Expand Reach and Collaboration: Increase collaboration with local and international communities and organisations to broaden impact.

Activities
  • Educational Programmes and Workshops
  • Community-Driven Climate Action Projects
  • Support and Outreach Events
  • Technological Integration

Our Projects

Project 1

Empower Eco-Action

TSR’s 2024 "Empower Eco-Action" project by Third Sector Renewables (TSR) marked a significant step in addressing climate change through community-driven initiatives. Aiming to expand its network of eco-experts, the project focused on preserving ecosystems, promoting sustainable living, and protecting wildlife. Beneficiaries included the general public across the UK, who engaged in activities like marram grass planting and habitat restoration. Outcomes were impressive, with enhanced biodiversity, stronger community bonds, and increased public awareness of environmental issues. The project facilitated workshops, local events, and outreach efforts that significantly contributed to ecological resilience and sustainable practices.

Project 2

Climate Action - Together For Implementation

  1. Growing Together – Clanabogan Park Initiative organised by TSR trustee Mark McGuigan
  2. Practice at the Garden – Dance Artist Residency with Alejandra Gissler
  3. Kinaesthetic Walks & Listening Practices with Rebecca D’Andrea
  4. Divine Ridiculous – "Song of the Waters" with Daniel Hernandez
  5. UPSTREAM/I FYNY’R AFON with Sirling Steward, Simon Whitehead and Kirstie Simson
  6. Environmental Arts & Eco Somatic Residency with Intercultural Roots and Friends of Isle Martin
  7. Waterway Pickers Staines by Ralph Taylor
  8. Butoh in Nature with Vangeline
Project 3

Human-Nature Connect

The 2022 "Human-Nature Connect" project by TSR was a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the mental health challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, climate change, and socio-political tensions. The project hosted a three-day residency in Ingleton, in the Yorkshire Dales, UK, providing 30 young adult creatives with eco-somatic arts activities such as music, dance, and visual arts, facilitated by experts. This immersive experience, co-delivered with Intercultural Roots for Public Health and Move2Change, fostered a deeper connection between participants and nature, promoting mental well-being. Outcomes included enhanced mental health, strengthened community bonds, and the creation of inspirational video content, reaching an additional 3,000 individuals online, highlighting the project's success in combining environmental engagement with creative expression.

Project 3

Small Steps in Tackling Eco-Anxiety

TSR’s 2019-20 "Small Steps in Tackling Eco-Anxiety" project was a pivotal initiative aimed at addressing the rising levels of eco-anxiety among young people in Islington and Southwark, London. This project sought to empower over 100 young individuals through a series of 20 pop-up events featuring embodied arts activities like yoga, qigong, and dance. These activities provided tools to manage stress and foster a positive mindset toward climate action. While the project aimed to contribute to the London 2020 Health & WELLth event with the Intercultural Roots charity, the Covid-19 pandemic a 180 degree pivot to delivering interactive and online mental health and wellbeing classes online with Intercultural Roots’ support. Evaluated outcomes included increased awareness, improved mental well-being, and strengthened community bonds, demonstrating TSR's commitment to mitigating climate change impacts and supporting mental health.

Project 3

Watt's your Energy Output?

In 2011, TSR launched the pioneering project "Watt's Your Energy Output?" aimed at promoting sustainable energy practices and community health. The project's objective was to create a portable "e-Zone" where participants could generate electricity by cycling, demonstrating the concept of renewable energy in a fun and interactive way. Beneficiaries included a diverse range of community members in Hackney, East London, with a focus on raising awareness about renewable energy and combating obesity through physical activity. The project successfully engaged over 3,000 participants and spectators, fostering stronger, healthier communities and contributing to local environmental sustainability efforts.

Our Impact

£80K+

Funds Raised

20+

Projects Completed

7500

Lives Impacted

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