Posts by Natasha Hoare
Woodland management for district heating co-op gives rare butterfly a boost
It has been a heavy week for nature news, with wildfires causing damage across the UK and much of Europe in severe hot and dry weather. To keep us feeling positive about the work individuals and communities can do, here’s a small but mighty success story from Springbok Sustainable Wood Heat Co-op in Surrey: Springbok…
Read MoreKate Meakin
Kate is a Director of Energise South, a community energy co-operative and member of Energy4All. Energise South funds and installs community-owned solar on buildings across the South East, with a growing portfolio of 11 sites to date, including 5 schools. The organisation is currently progressing a 5MW biodiversity-focused solar farm in Crowhurst from successful planning…
Read MoreMiranda Wharam
Miranda is a qualified social worker with 30 years’ experience in social care, youth work, and community development. Her senior leadership roles within Sussex local authority included responsibility for a £12m budget and a workforce of 150 staff, alongside membership of the Emergency Resilience Team and the Child Death Overview Board. Since moving to the…
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