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The Footprint Trust run a host of varied programmes...
The Island’s Footprint Trust will be able to give a greater service to remote communities, thanks to funding from the Defra European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, administered by Natural Enterprise and the Big Lottery’s Awards for All grant.
The Footprint Trust took delivery of a new Ford Connect van in April 2011 thanks to this funding. Named the GreenMobile the new vehicle will assist communities in setting up ‘Friends of...’ type groups to care for local open spaces and help improve wildlife habitats and access. The vehicle will also help the charity in delivering its other projects particularly its attendance at large Island events such as the Chale Show. Another aspect of the Trust’s work is fighting fuel poverty through their new Energetic project. The van will be used to visit events and schools to inform people of the help they can offer in reducing fuel bills.
Mums, dads and young people could be in for a windfall on their energy bills. Energetic is a project, which involves young families and young people in saving money through sensible use of fuel. Those contacting the Energetic Fueline or attending one of their free training events can expect to save loads of money on their fuel bills.
We'll be recruiting mums and dads to act as ‘Energetic Champions’ and will give free training to those involved. A short fun free training course will be held during the school day. Those trained will then be able to apply their new knowledge to their home and share their skills with neighbours, families and friends.
An innovative environmental project on
the
Vulnerable residents in the
The project provides free home assessments, giving energy saving
guidance on
boilers, windows and insulation, and offer information on ways to
reduce energy
bills. The scheme aims to improve the safety, well-being and quality of
life
for vulnerable residents across the island.
The Footprint Trust have been able to
negotiate a
special rate on loft and cavity insulation whereby many local
homeowners will
get it free or at a greatly reduced rate. For more details please
contact them
on 82-22-82.
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for more on this
project...
Ryde Warmer Homes
The Footprint Trust and the Isle of Wight Council have teamed up to help people in Ryde fight fuel poverty. Staff from the Footprint Trust are to visit homeowners in Ryde and give guidance on making homes more energy efficient. They will be able to give details of grants available and tips on using energy more wisely. If you own your own home, or live in private rented accomodation in Ryde (PO33) and would like to be considered for this scheme please phone; 82 22 82 and leave your details.
The Adopt-A-Garden
proposal is an innovative pilot scheme on the
We encourage Isle of Wight schools to get involved in the international ecoschools initiative.
We offer free environmental audits of local schools, with the aim of reducing their bills and reducing environmental impact. We carry out workshops with pupils linked to the National Curriculum... [ Find out more... ]
The Footprint Trust holds Future Energy events every year to highlight energy conservation and to promote the need for sustainable renewable energy. We back wind power and solar power as immediate available technology and will support other renewables as they become available, such a tidal turbines. The Isle of Wight is an ideal site for wind and solar power. The biggest threat to the landscape, wildlife and people of the Isle of Wight is man-made Climate Change and renewable clean energy is part of the answer. The Footprint Trust will continue to back small wind farms such as those proposed at Cheverton Down and Ventnor Golf Course. Click here for related links or to support our Future Energy initiative.
The River Medina has a long history, and once carried goods into the New Port, which served the Island’s capital - Carisbrooke. Today the River and its banks are important habitats for rare and interesting wildlife and a place for recreation and leisure. Isle of Wight Riverfest celebrates the heritage, community, businesses and wildlife associated with this historic river.
Isle of Wight Riverfest was launched in 2008 and has become the biggest free community event in Newport, attracting some 4,000 people.
Click here for more on Riverfest
Water Works is a project that is being achieved by raising awareness of the need to use water resources more efficiently.
The IW AONB Sustainable Development Fund supported the project, along with EU, Leader+, the Ernest Cook Trust and Southern Water. [ More... ]
CASH FLOW - CASH LOW?
Free Drop-in Sessions: 10 Nov, Freshwater & 11 Nov, Newport. Click for details.
Do not make a choice 'heat' or 'eat' - continue to buy healthy food for your family, and contact your Utility Company.
If you are struggling to pay your bills then contact your power company and explain the problem. Let them know if you have elderly or vulnerable people in your home.
Grants can be available to pay for fuel debts...here is one you can try...
The EDF Energy Trust helps people in poverty, suffering or distress who are struggling with their gas, electricity and other bills by awarding grants to clear those debts.
https://edfet.app.charisgrants.com/forms/start
If you are in debt or just having difficulties with cash flow then contact the UK nationaldebtline.co.uk or Tel. free on 0808 808 4000
This helpline provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems.
There are currently 100 trained pond wardens on the Island. Some of which are now looking for public ponds to adopt.
We are currently recruiting Pond Wardens. You can go on our waiting list and we will keep you informed of any developments.
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Tool Store
The
Footprint Trust has a large tool store that is free to use for any
insured community group, member of the Adopt-A-Garden scheme, IW Pond
Wardens
or IW Green Gym. If you need some hand tools, give us a call!
82-22-82
Good
quality hand tools can be donated to us, those not suitable will be
passed onto
other charities and schools.
River Wardens
A
RIVER WARDEN scheme was launched in 2007, with volunteers acting as
ambassadors for the River Medina.
Following the success of the IW Pond Warden Scheme, which started
several years ago, the group has been launched as part of the IW
Council’s Medina Riverside Park project.
The Wardens’ role includes monitoring the river and nature
conservation, they also help by informing and
educating
others. Their role includes helping with guided
walks, working with schools, raising awareness about the environment
and liaising with river user groups. Some 15 Wardens have been trained.
Anyone interested in taking part can contact the Footprint Trust on
822282, or email info@footprint-trust.co.uk
The Footprint Trust launched its Cemetery Warden scheme in November 2009 at All Saints Churchyard in Freshwater, Isle of Wight. The project, which covers the whole island, has been made possible thanks to support from Heritage Lottery funded West Wight Landscape Partnership.
Training was carried out for the new wardens in 2010 with more planned for 2011. [ Read More… ]
The IW Green
Gym is an independent local conservation group, before it became
independant it was run by the Footprint
Trust
and BTCV. As well as undertaking the weekly tasks the volunteers carry
out the management of the group which includes
liasing with
land-owners and site managers. The aim is to encourage people
from across
the
Consultation
The Footprint Trust offers its
expert opinion on a number
of
issues. The Trust carries out work on behalf of environmental
consultancies
based on the mainland. We project manage practical conservation schemes
on the
Former programmes run by the Footprint Trust...
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The fundamental aim of GreenLife
was to promote
sustainable living. It was launched in April 2003 and ended in December
2006,
having reached over 13% of islanders. This was done by promoting
the
three 'R's (refuse, reuse and recycle) and encouraging better use of
resources,
by conserving energy and water. This project was funded by the
EU
Leader+
programme. It worked with the wide community through schools, community
groups
- such as churches, village meetings, fates and so on. One of
the
more
popular ways of getting the
Another aspect of this project
is our work in school
where we
involve pupils in carrying out an Eco Audit of their school. This in
linked to
our schools roadshow which focuses on resources.
we encourage schools to get
involved in the international ecoschools
initiative.
We also offer free
environmental audits of community
buildings,
with the aim of reducing their bills.
The Isle
of Wight Council is taking a lead on reducing commercial waste and has
started
work, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, to produce a
Business Waste
Strategy. The aim is to reduce the environmental impact of waste
disposal and
to improve business profitability. This project will also take the
opportunity
to advise on the more efficient use of materials, water and energy, as
well as
waste minimisation.
The first piece of work is a detailed survey to identify the volumes
and types
of commercial waste generated on the
A wide range of commercial organisations were asked to
complete a
survey
form showing what, and how much, they throw away.
Eco-wise Training - Skills in Managing Resources & Reducing Costs…
In partnership with the IW RCC
the Footprint Trust is offering local
charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises the
opportunity of free training funded by the ChangeUp programme of
Capacitybuilders. The Footprint Trust is now arranging a free visit to the various workplaces to give individual guidance on energy saving, water efficiency, recycling etc.
They will also be imparting skills to develop an environment policy for those organisations. This in turn could improve an organisation’s ability to bid for funding or to tender to deliver services. For more details IW organisations should contact the Trust on 82-22-82.
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