Little Green Change is an award-winning, non-profit social enterprise specialising in environmental education and opportunities for primary and secondary-aged children, both directly in schools and in communities across the UK.
Our aim is to inspire, educate and facilitate action, benefitting both the planet and people. We do this through our educational Schools Programme, expert speaker talks, environmental events, competitions, projects, annual magazine, awards ceremony and initiatives.
Our community and state-funded school activities are always free, as we want to reach as many children as possible including those from under-privileged families. This is only possible through the funding and donations we receive.
Who we are
Testimonials
"I wanted to write to thank Little Green Change for the fantastic ongoing work that you do with us at school to promote caring for the environment and helping us develop our eco education.
Activities in this academic year include:
1) Benefitting from donations to the Christmas Children's Give and Take event in December 2023.
2) Daffodil and crocus bulb planting in Autumn 2023, with additional bulb planting planned for this year.
3) British wildlife whole school assembly in February 2024.
4) The introduction of donated bird boxes in February 2024.
5) Willow planting in March 2024, with a view to turning this into a willow tunnel as it grows."
"Our school has three hundred children - many of whom live in flats and have no access to gardens of their own, so school is really important in providing these opportunities. Little Green Change have been pivotal in helping us to begin to harness the power of our site through gardening, encouraging wildlife and educational assemblies.
The impact of this is that our community now have a much better understanding of our natural ecosystems and are working to encourage wildlife, including insects, into our grounds and their home environments. Our school looks wonderful with all the springtime bulbs - the children have loved being a part of this planting project and many have now found a new love of gardening. The willow is already having an impact in reducing a previous flood area and in time will create a fantastic new play space for the children.
Our Eco council have been inspired by this work and are now feeling even more encouraged to continue this work. Thank you Little Green Change - we have seen lots of little green changes making a great big change in our school!“
The impact of this is that our community now have a much better understanding of our natural ecosystems and are working to encourage wildlife, including insects, into our grounds and their home environments. Our school looks wonderful with all the springtime bulbs - the children have loved being a part of this planting project and many have now found a new love of gardening. The willow is already having an impact in reducing a previous flood area and in time will create a fantastic new play space for the children.
Our Eco council have been inspired by this work and are now feeling even more encouraged to continue this work. Thank you Little Green Change - we have seen lots of little green changes making a great big change in our school!“
Mrs Claire Hulbert
Head of School, Axminster Community Primary Academy. axminster.acornacademy.org
“Weldmar Hospicecare were privileged to work with Little Green Change last year to both improve the gardens of our Inpatient Unit and to engage with young people in our local community. The gardens are an important part of the welcoming, reflective and healing environment of our hospice for patients, their families and for staff.
Clare at Little Green Change sourced spring bulbs that would provide nectar for early insects, she invited young people from local secondary schools to get involved in planting the snowdrop, daffodil and bluebell bulbs, and organised the event on the day.The planting event itself was a great opportunity to both engage the young people in conversations about the environment but also to share why they had volunteered on the day and their experiences and knowledge of Weldmar’s care."
"Clare’s enthusiasm and drive are an inspiration and she shows what can be done in our community to really make a difference.”
Sandra Francis
Weldmar Counsellor, Weldmar Hospicecare. www.weldmarhospicecare.org
“The Town Council wishes to sincerely thank Little Green Change for the support that has been given to provide a range of community projects within Chickerell that not only benefit local children and adults by providing free environmental education opportunities but it has also helped to make biodiversity improvements to the town.
Following a residents’ survey relating to the management of the Council’s open spaces, improving wildlife habitat was considered the number one priority. This led to successful family fun projects being held in conjunction with Little Green Change, including an Easter seed sowing session, the creation of a community tree orchard via a Tree Council grant application plus the Chickerell Community Crocus Challenge where 5,000 bulbs were planted in just 2 hours! These projects not only provided an opportunity for the community to become directly involved but Little Green Change took the lead on promoting the vital role in maintaining an ecological balance through hands-on learning."
"There are more projects in the pipeline and we look forward to working with Little Green Change in the future to make Chickerell a little greener for future generations.”
Tara Williams
Facilities Manager, Chickerell Town Council. www.chickerelltowncouncil.co.uk
"I want to wholeheartedly thank Little Green Change for the ongoing work and support you are giving Woodroffe with regards to eco education and biodiversity. The company clearly cares about the environment and helps foster a love for nature with our students, staff and wider community.
Activities that have been carried out in this academic year include:
1) Crocus bulb planting with our school's gardening group in November 2023.
2) 'Careers in biodiversity' speaker talk and presentation in March 2024, as part of National Careers Week.
3) A student interview feature with Dr George McGavin in Little Green Change's 2024 magazine (to be published in the summer term).
4) 2 x student work experience placements during our school's work experience week.
5) Involvement in a local hedgerow education and surveying project to follow in May."
"Woodroffe has over 1000 students. They come from a range of different towns/villages across a diverse geographical area. By partnering with Little Green Change, we have been able to make a difference to these students’ lives. This has happened both educationally, and also literally, with the spring bulbs that have blossomed around the site.
We are excited to take part in further projects as time goes by and look forward to seeing what other ‘Little Green Changes’ can be brought to the school."
Mr Mike Holding
Head of Careers, The Woodroffe School. woodroffeschool.org
We're proud to have won the Green/Eco Business of the Year Award at the 2024 Jurassic Business Awards, as well as gaining a 2024 Sustainable Business Award from Litter Free Dorset. We're also finalists at the 2024 South West regional UK StartUp Awards, and The Small Awards 2024.
We're accredited members of Social Enterprise UK, and Dorset Climate Action Network
