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Christopher's photography website - he is working with Riversmeet this year developing mainly youth projects, one of which is digital media.

The Centre for Alternative Technology offer solutions to some of the most serious challenges facing our planet and the human race, such as climate change, pollution and the waste of precious resources.

They demonstrate practical ways of addressing these problems. Leading by example, they aim to show that living more sustainably is not only easy to attain but can provide a better quality of life

Cockermouth and District Soroptimists International club was set up in 1981 and over the last 25 years the club has been involved in; Programme action (community service) lobbying and raising awareness locally, nationally and internationally on human rights and the status of women, economic and environmental issues. Fundraising for local, national and international causes. Forging friendships with other Soroptimists locally, nationally and internationally.

Cockermouth information

Cumbria and Lancashire Renewables

The Cumbria Business Environment Network (CBEN) provide free Environmental Advice, Audits and Awards to help businesses.

The Cumbria Energy Efficiency Advice Centre (CEEAC) was established in 1996 to provide free, impartial energy efficiency advice for householders in Carlisle. Expanding in 2000 to cover the whole of Cumbria, we have helped thousands of householders access information about domestic energy efficiency, grants for insulation measures and given hundreds of talks to community groups.

Cumbria Fairtrade are an alliance of like-minded groups, all of which are promoting Fairtrade and Trade Justice around the county. Formed in January 2004 at a meeting of campaigners in Ambleside. We have meetings twice a year, open to all campaigners.

Their aims are to; Promote the concept and to increase the awareness of Fairtrade in Cumbria. Promote the buying, selling, serving and use of Fairtrade products within the county. Alleviate poverty by campaigning for a fair system of international trade.

The Cumbria Farmer Network are a group of farmers in Cumbria who operate as a farmer owned not-for-profit company. They help farmers recycle plastics at low cost for example.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the only voluntary organisation devoted solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wildplaces of Cumbria. The Trust stands up for wildlife, creates wildlife havens, and seeks to raise environmental awareness.
Formed in 1962 and supported by over 15,000 members, the Trust cares for over 40 nature reserves, campaigns for the protection of endangered habitats and species such as limestone pavements and red squirrels, and works with adults and children to discover the importance of the natural world.

Envirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact

The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) is the UK's only independent and dedicated provider of environmental and conservation advice and consultancy to farmers and crofters. FWAG is a Charitable Organisation seeking to support and enthuse farmers to secure environmental benefits on their land.

Freecycle UK is part of The Freecycle Network™ which is made up of 4,537 groups with 5,414,000 members across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills.

Friends of the Lake District were formed in 1934 and work to protect and enhance the special qualities of the distinctive and inspirational landscapes of the Lake District and Cumbria. Their theme for 2008 is ‘Connecting People and Place’ to ‘instil in local people and visitors alike a feeling of distinctive and a sense of place about wherever it is that they are in Cumbria’.

Naturewatch campaign against animal cruelty

Oakhurst Garden Centre are a big supporter of Red Squirrels.

The Oasis School is a transformative learning organisation working with key decision makers and cultural developers, applying new practices developed from leading edge ideas. They work for the development of: Globally Responsible Practice; Planetary Citizenship; Collaborative Cultures and Awakening Consciousness

Soroptimist International is a worldwide organisation for women in management and professions, working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women.