Join one of Scotland’s Leading Environmental Charities
Corporate Services Manager, Up to £30,000 per annum, Full Time, Permanent Do you want to combine your professional capabilities with a career in a leading environmental charity? If so, we want to hear from you. The Green Action Trust is one of Scotland’s leading environmental charities. We are the...
Public Art Commission For Cumnock
Green Action Trust in partnership with community group Cumnock Action Plan is looking to commission an artist with experience in community engagement and public art projects, to create a piece of art for the people of Cumnock, that tells their story and can be permanently installed at the Memories...
Charity Trustees wanted for Green Action Trust
Following recent changes in our organisation, we are looking for up to three suitably qualified people to join our hard working Board. This is an opportunity for you to help shape our future and help play a part in leading the Trust towards a very successful future. Chairman of...
Transforming Scotland’s Approach to Vacant and Derelict Land
The Green Action Trust is set to take a lead role delivering on recommendations launched today by the Vacant and Derelict Land Taskforce. The legacy of Scotland’s industrial past means that almost a third of the Scottish population lives within 500 meters of a derelict site. In deprived communities...
New woodland takes root in Glasgow
A new native woodland is set to take root in Glasgow with 20,000 trees to be planted on former pastureland on the southern edge of the city. Backed by Glasgow City Council and Green Action Trust, the £125k project will see nine different species of native broadleaf trees planted...
Scottish Government programme for 2020/21
Today sees the publication of Protecting Scotland, Renewing Scotland – the 2020/21 Programme for Government. While the document, understandably, focuses on the impact of and recovery from the Covid19 pandemic, it is reassuring to see the Scottish Government restating its commitments to climate change action, biodiversity and a green...
Green Funding Boost from CSGN Growing Food Together Fund
Nine environmental projects across central Scotland have received just over £100k of funding from the Central Scotland Green Network Growing Food Together fund to encourage community growing and promote healthy eating. Supported by the Scottish Government, projects are sharing the fund to foster community engagement in growing and learning...
Introducing the Green Action Trust
This is a really important week for our charity as we launch our refreshed identity. Starting today, the Central Scotland Green Network Trust (CSGNT) becomes the Green Action Trust. It’s a change we have been working on for some time, and now opens up an exciting new chapter in...
Central Scotland Green Network Trust becomes the Green Action Trust
Central Scotland Green Network Trust becomes the Green Action Trust New identity to support organisation’s aspiration to be at heart of Scotland’s environmental regeneration The Central Scotland Green Network Trust has today (Monday 3rd August) launched its refreshed identity as the Green Action Trust. The new brand is set...
Could funders reposition to boost our green recovery?
As our governments gradually ease lockdown restrictions, the public’s opinion is that now is an opportunity for change, and they would be prepared to make many of the measures brought in during lockdown permanent to support a green recovery, according to a Climate Assembly UK report. Findings from the...