Projects

We are implementing projects in solar, energy efficiency
and biodiversity. Find out more in the sections below

Transforming Trinity – Big Climate Pot 2025 Winner

Trinity were awarded the Big Climate Pot because of their ambitious initiative is a model for how heritage buildings can lead the way in local decarbonisation, providing a warm, welcoming space designed with sustainability and well-being at its core.With nearly £1 million already raised by the community, the Climate Partnership’s £25,000 grant is funding a new solar array an essential step in Trinity Church’s transformation into a vibrant, seven‑day‑a‑week community hub. This renewable energy system will significantly reduce the building’s carbon footprint while supporting a space designed for community connection, education, and long‑term climate leadership

The Steering Group highlighted the project’s scale, strong deliverability, and deep community commitment as key reasons for awarding the fund. Transforming Trinity now stands as a flagship example of how local groups can combine retrofit ambition, sustainability, and social value to inspire climate action across the borough.

Behaviour Change - Windsor & Eton Pride

Windsor & Eton Pride used Climate Partnership funding to deliver a pioneering reusable cup deposit scheme at its inaugural 2024 event embedding circular‑economy behaviour in a joyful, inclusive setting. The deposit scheme allowed attendees to either return their cup for money off their next drink or keep it as a souvenir, significantly reducing single‑use waste. Leftover cups were cleaned and donated to Other Space Arts to ensure continued reuse

The event attracted around 4,000 attendees, including families, allies, and a guest appearance by Sir Ian McKellen, whose support brought even greater visibility to LGBTQ+ inclusion and sustainability. Organisers also implemented FSC‑certified printing, biodiesel power, and battery‑powered generators, contributing to a lower‑emissions event. This holistic approach earned the event a Gold Sustainable Event Award, marking it as a trailblazer for environmentally responsible community celebrations in the borough.

(Both photos were taken by Abi Moore – Windsor and Eton Pride 2025)

Energy Saving

SaveEnergy supported schools and community buildings across the borough to reduce energy use and cut carbon emissions, delivering several impactful projects that continue to generate long‑term environmental benefits. Their work enabled upgrades such as LED lighting at Windsor Boys’ School, infrared heating at Cox Green Community Centre, and a solar feasibility assessment for Charters School, which has since led to capital investment in renewable energy.

Collectively, these projects have achieved 104 tonnes of annual CO₂ savings and over 2,400 tonnes of lifetime savings. By providing technical expertise and clear carbon‑saving data, SaveEnergy helped schools and community sites make informed, cost‑effective decisions that contribute meaningfully to the borough’s net‑zero ambition.

Community Nature Garden

The St Luke’s Community Nature Garden transformed an overgrown corner of the neighbourhood into a small but vibrant green space that supports biodiversity, outdoor learning, and active travel. The project was delivered through a unique partnership between Meristem, GoodGym volunteers, Calibra Tree Services, Bowers Facilities, and St Luke’s Primary School, each contributing skills and hands‑on support to bring the garden to life

With funding from the Climate Partnership and additional matched Public Health funding, the new garden now features wildlife habitats, pollinator‑rich planting, natural play elements, and seating. Children helped plant the space and now use it through a school gardening club, embedding climate awareness into daily school life. Residents have praised the transformation, and the garden has quickly become a valued part of the local walking and wheeling route.

Nature Based Well-Being

Community Calm CIC delivered a powerful programme that combined climate action with mental health support, offering eco‑therapy sessions in local green spaces across the borough. Participants, many referred through NHS social prescribing, took part in activities such as gardening, animal care, crafts, and mindfulness, helping them reconnect with nature while building confidence and resilience.

The Climate Partnership valued the project’s strong social and environmental co‑benefits and supported its development of a sustainability plan, which has since enabled Community Calm to expand partnerships with organisations such as The Wildlife Trust, domestic abuse charities, and local health services. More than 50 referrals have taken part, with feedback highlighting reduced isolation, improved well-being, and a renewed sense of connection to nature.

Healing through Nature

Moving with Grief was a project that offered a sensitive, nature‑based programme for people grieving the loss of a long‑term partner. Delivered at Braywick Nature Reserve by a psychodynamic psychotherapist and the Engagement Manager of the reserve, the sessions combined reflective activities such as creating natural mandalas and writing prose hung from tree branches as well as practical conservation tasks like building hibernacula and log piles for local wildlife.

The Climate Partnership supported the project after requesting additional detail about participant support and plans for sharing learning, which led to a commitment to publish insights in an academic journal. Participants reported profound benefits, including reduced isolation, renewed creativity, and a strong sense of belonging within the group.

Small but Mighty Community Projects

Bisham Ice House – Protecting Bats

A simple but high‑impact intervention, this project installed new bat roosting structures at the historic Bisham Ice House, supporting long‑term habitat protection and monitoring for local bat species. It highlights how small-scale nature infrastructure can play a vital role in our ecological network.

Kerith Church – Growing Community Through Gardening

Kerith Church transformed an underused area into a flourishing garden featuring raised beds, fruit trees, and wildlife habitats. The space now hosts intergenerational gardening, community events, and seasonal activities strengthening social ties while enhancing biodiversity.

Partnerships with Braywick Nature Reserve, Oaktree Garden Centre, and Oxford Wood Recycling helped stretch resources and embed sustainable practice.

All Saints Dedworth – Urban Greening for People and Pollinators

All Saints Church has begun turning its grounds into greener, more inviting spaces through raised beds, pollinator planting, and plans for a pond and bike facilities. The project softens the urban landscape, supports wildlife, and encourages sustainable travel and outdoor activity.

Maidenhead Lions – Verge on the Wild Side

With community energy and creative thinking, the Lions transformed roadside verges into wildlife-friendly corridors through native shrubs, bulbs, insect hotels, and bird boxes. The verges have attracted pollinators and even hedgehogs, proving that small pockets of nature can have a big ecological impact.

Eco Action Hub – Expanding Climate Engagement

The Eco Action Hub strengthened its role as a community space for sustainability through the launch of its Eco Café, a welcoming, low‑waste area designed to spark conversation and encourage residents to explore climate‑friendly living. Using second‑hand equipment and locally sourced coffee, the café created an inclusive environment that brought in families, youth groups, and remote workers, helping more people engage with the Hub’s mission.

To extend this impact further, the Hub delivered a targeted media campaign that significantly increased its visibility, achieving a 200% rise in reach and boosting attendance at events and activities. By combining an inviting physical space with a stronger digital presence, the Eco Action Hub succeeded in reaching new audiences and inspiring more residents to start or deepen their climate journeys.