Sunderland-based social enterprise celebrates six years of climate action

Sunderland-based Climate Action North celebrated its sixth anniversary at a special event held at the Washington Wetland Centre. The event brought together over 40 climate supporters comprising volunteers, sponsors, and patreons.

The award-winning community interest company focuses on taking practical action to tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis across the North of England while inspiring hope for the future.

Its portfolio of work has mainly been funded by sponsorship from the business community demonstrating their support and commitment to taking practical action. However, anyone can support climate action from the comfort of their desk or armchair by becoming a Climate Action North Patreon.

Established in 2017, Climate Action North is run by Sharon Lashley, Jennifer Clair Robson, Julie Harrison, and Phil Macari who, after working on a wide variety of climate issues throughout their careers, pooled their experience and expertise to empower people, communities, and businesses to act and ensure a better and more resilient future.

Climate Action North’s managing director, Sharon Lashley, said: “It’s our sixth anniversary and acknowledging our climate champions and supporters is a really important part of our celebrations. It’s brilliant to have the backing of so many local businesses and individuals to help us deliver the necessary action needed.”

Owners of Darlington based IT Solutions company Resilient Business Systems, Andy and Michelle Read have been long term sponsors of Climate Action North since day one in February 2017 when the company started.

They said: “It’s an absolute pleasure to be on this very exciting and meaningful journey with the Climate Action Team and we’re proud to be long-term sponsors of their incredibly important work.”

The company also arranges regular online and face-to-face events and conferences, plus litter picks and beach cleans. Sharon added: “We want as many people and businesses as possible to start taking action to halt and reverse the climate crisis, which is why our wide range of no-nonsense, plain-speaking, and achievable initiatives ensure that there is something for everyone.

“Our vision is for a greener, cleaner, nature-rich and thriving world brimming with climate hope and a sustainable future for many generations to come. We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to our corporate sponsors, patreons, and volunteers who support this vital work, and we look forward to another six successful years of climate action.

“Taking climate action today has never been so critical. Anyone wishing to get involved or find out about opportunities to support business CSR objectives should get in touch today.”

Climate Action North sponsors include: Resilient Business Systems; Dalton Park; Arktek Group Limited; JC Atkinson; The Stephenson-Mohl Group; Impact Recycling; Swift Water Solutions; TC Embroidery and Workwear; Duco Digital, ARP Power, SEP Management, The North East BIC, and Bloom Procurement Services.

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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