Community Engagement
Community Engagement in Horsforth
Horsforth Climate Action is one of the eight Community hubs funded by the Community Lottery fund via Climate Action Leeds. We are all members of the Horsforth Community and widening participation and engagement is at the forefront of everything we do.
Although national and global initiatives and policies play a crucial role in reducing climate change, community engagement is equally essential to make a difference. A key part of this is how we communicate with our local community to engage them in our activities and messages around climate change, and we need help in doing that.
Aims of the Horsforth Climate Action Community Engagement Group
We’re committed to inclusivity, embracing participants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith, disability, or political views. Our goal is to make our activities as accessible as possible, despite our limited resources. We aim to:
- Partner with residents, community groups, faith organisations, and local businesses.
- Foster empowerment and stronger community bonds for a climate-conscious Horsforth.
- Expand our reach and increase active participation across all our areas of interest.
Our Achievements and Ongoing Efforts
- Social Media Presence: We’ve built a robust presence to engage and inform.
- Information Distribution: We ensure accessibility by distributing posters and printed materials alongside our digital communications.
- HCA Saturdays: We host regular meet-ups to foster face-to-face interactions and community bonding.
- Community Events Participation: We actively participate in local events to spread our message and engage with the community.
- Monthly Newsletters: Our newsletters keep the community informed about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
- Expanding Working Groups: We’re continually reaching out and forming new groups to address diverse environmental concerns.
How You Can Help
- Engage with Us Online: Follow our social media to join the conversation and stay updated.
- Attend Our Events: Your presence and participation at our events make a significant impact.
- Volunteer Your Skills: Whether it’s creating pictures on Canva, distributing posters, making TikTok or Instagram videos, posting on Facebook, or simply talking to people, your input can help us reach more people and make a greater impact.
Join Us!
Your passion, skills, and enthusiasm are invaluable to us. We welcome and need people with the desire and enthusiasm to help us widen participation and make Horsforth a model for climate action. Please join us and help make this happen.
Contact us at volunteering@horsforthclimateaction.org if you’re interested in joining our comms team. Reach out, get involved, and help us drive change!
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Upcoming Activities & Information
Check out our upcoming and ongoing projects and how you can be a part of these efforts by checking our Events Page.
Can you help us promote these events to your friends, in your child’s school, in your local group, within your business? Even better, help us create the communication to let everyone else know.
