Environment

Earth Raise

Big Give’s environmental match funding campaign is now open for applications. Earth Raise is a seven-day online match funding campaign dedicated to helping charities playing a vital role in tackling pressing environmental issues, run in partnership with Environmental Funders Network (EFN).

Earth Raise gives environmental charities the chance to have donations doubled for seven days, starting on World Earth Day (22–29 April 2026).

Climate workshop 2 – Climate, race and resilience: health in a warming world

Explore how climate change impacts health and wellbeing in Black and Global Majority communities.

What does our health and wellbeing look like in a warming world?

From the air we breathe and the food we eat, to the resilience of our homes and livelihoods in the face of storms, floods, and rising temperatures, our health is deeply connected to the health of our planet. The continued extraction and burning of fossil fuels are disrupting this natural balance and disproportionately harming Black and Global Majority communities, amplifying long-standing inequalities.

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Sustainability Shorts Webinar – First steps towards Net Zero for VCSE’s

Join Groundwork’s Sustainability Consultants at for a special Sustainability Shorts webinar designed specifically for the charity and VCSE sector.

This webinar aims to help VCSE leaders and managers understand what “Net Zero” means, identify typical carbon emission categories for charities, set a Net Zero target, and begin reducing emissions, even when there are 101 other priorities and limited resources.

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The power of bringing people together: an Eden Project webinar

Join Eden Project to explore the findings from an independent evaluation of The Big Lunch and the wider communities programme by the Belong Network.

In the face of social division, economic pressure and the ongoing climate and mental health crises, strengthening the glue that binds us together has never been more important.

Join this webinar to explore the findings from an independent evaluation of The Big Lunch and the wider communities programme by the Belong Network, showing how these initiatives bring people together and help: 

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Our Faith, Our Planet, Our Stories

Join Our Faith, Our Planet, for an annual conference around climate change to identify ways of taking practical action to reduce our carbon footprint, increase biodiversity, and encourage transformational behavioural change.

The event will explore the intersection of faith, environmental action, and personal narratives. Listen to inspiring stories from different perspectives and learn how our beliefs can guide us towards a more sustainable future.

HOME Manchester, 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, M15 4FN
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Sow the City: GM Green and Blue Spaces Action Network November Event

Join Sow the City for their third Green & Blue Spaces Action Network event, with special guest Mayor Andy Burnham alongside speakers from community organisations who are linking their nature-based projects to improving health and other industry professionals:

Viv Andrews (The Monastery)
Claire Biggs (SNUG)
Tabz O'Brien (GM Live Well)
Dave Bell (Principal Officer for Health & Environment at Natural England)

This session will shine a spotlight on the proven and vital connection between our green and blue spaces and health, including the new Live Well agenda.

The Monastery Manchester, Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF

Digital Leaders: Registration now open – AI Week 2025, 13-24 October

From 13–24 October 2025, over 10 days, you’ll gain practical insights from 240 expert speakers across the business, government and charity sectors.

With 200+ talks still being added daily, you can now book into the live talks or get ready to watch on-demand.