Welcome to Wiltshire World Changers.

 In beginning to set up the structure of the network, it has been heartening to meet so many enthusiastic and committed people, giving the lie to the frequently stated view that people are apathetic. Amazingly, there are several hundred environmental groups in Wiltshire and it would be good to be able to make contact with them.

What we aim to do

The aim is to support the many community groups and individuals taking action for the environment in Wiltshire by giving opportunities for interaction and by providing basic advice and information. There is a wealth of experience in established groups that can be invaluable to a newer group but time constraints prevent individuals from offering as much help as they would like. One way the network can help is by passing on their learning and saving others from starting from scratch.

Who can join the network?

Any individual or community group taking action to care for the environment of Wiltshire is welcome to join the network. This includes those protecting the biodiversity of Wiltshire as well as those who are trying to influence the behaviour of local people and reduce Wiltshire’s carbon footprint.

Finding what is needed

Following research into the kinds of support needed by climate change action groups, a clearer idea of what to put into place has been achieved. Those needs centred on the problems of attracting members, sustaining the group, finding funding and the time constraints that affect the efforts of all. These needs are likely to be similar for all groups that embark upon a course of action and so the survey results can be applied to the full range of environmental action groups. The research was part of a wider study across the southwest sponsored by the Cooperative group. You can read the report of the Wiltshire survey by clicking on the link.

A human face

In the longer term, most of the information will be available on this site but we believe that having a person to speak to is important too. From time to time, we will invite people to get together to share their experience and make it easier to contact other groups.

Get in touch

We already know a lot of you but would like to hear from other groups and individuals around the county. If you are already part of an environment action group, would like to find one nearby or want to set one up yourself, please contact us. You can get in touch by email or telephone, in person at the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Devizes office or by post.