Community Climate Action Groups in Wealden

Wealden is full of active community groups and motivated residents taking action on climate change every day. Many of these groups are run entirely by volunteers, so new supporters are always welcome. To see what events some of these groups are running please visit the Upcoming Sustainability Events page for the latest information.

Whether you have a few hours a week or just want to help occasionally, there are lots of ways to get involved and make a difference.

You can:

• Volunteer your time and skills
• Join local initiatives like community orchards, repair cafés, and fridges
  
• Share your own projects on our interactive map

Volunteer & Get Involved

If you’re interested in volunteering, check the Groups Directory below. Each group has contact details so you can reach out directly to see how you can help.

If you are part of a community group or regularly take part in local climate initiatives, we want to hear from you!

Map Your Climate Action

Help us build a picture of all the positive climate work happening across Wealden:

• Use the map to plot your group or initiative.
• Choose the most relevant pin type and add a description or photo.
• Show where your group is based or where your activities reach.

Groups Directory

3VA Wealden – A Voluntary Action group that supports community groups across Wealden with development, networking, legal advice, funding, and promotion.

Blue Heart – Focuses on flood awareness and resilience in southern Wealden and Eastbourne..

Clothes Swaps and Banks

• Donate your wearable clothes to local charities. Support recycling bring sites, second-hand school uniform exchanges, and Baby Bank and Beyond to help clothes and essentials find new homes and support families in need.
• Baby Bank & Beyond CIC – A volunteer led not-for-profit organisation providing clothes, equipment, and toys for children 0–10 years across Wealden and surrounding areas.
• Recycling Bring Sites
• Second Hand School Uniform

Community Fridges and Food Partnerships

• Community fridges let people share surplus food and reduce waste. Most are open to everyone. Find a community fridge near you using this helpful map.
  • Crowborough Community Pantry
  • Forest Row Community Fridge
  • Hailsham Community Fridge
  • Rotherfield St Martin (RSM) Community food sharing table
  • Uckfield Community Fridge

Community Orchards

Supported by DEFRA Coronation Heritage Living Fund, the project approved funding for 13 community orchards across Wealden. To find out more about the project visit Wealden Community Orchards Grant Programme

• Crowborough Community Orchard
• East Hoathly with Halland Parish Council
• Forest Row Parish Council
• Grovelands Community Primary School
• Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council
• Hellingly Parish Council
• Mayfield and Five Ashes Community Services
• Ripe and Chalvington Community Association CIC
• The Crossing Community Support Agriculture CIC
• Uckfield Town Council

Green Transition Groups

• Green Transition Crowborough (GTC) – Promotes local climate action; supports Crowborough Community Pantry, Artytime Scrapstore, and Crowborough Repair Café.
• Greening Chiddingly – A community organisation working to create a sustainable, low-carbon future, promotes local food producers, and supports community projects.
• Selby Meadow / New Town Action Group - A community of volunteers working to protect and preserve the area as wildlife space for Uckfield residents and visitors.
• Wild Groombridge - A community wildlife project in the village of Groombridge which supports nature surveying and volunteering the area.

Repair Cafes

• Volunteer-run events where you can learn repair skills, fix items, and reduce waste:
  • Uckfield Repair Café
  • Forest Row Repair Café
  • Heathfield and Horam Repair Café
  • Crowborough Repair Café
  • Mayfacs SHED

You can also follow the Climate Change team at Wealden on Facebook for climate friendly activities and events in your local area.