Local Groups and Resources
Support a growing community
We are fortunate to be one of many great groups in the local area offering resources and tools which are focused on reducing, reusing, repairing and recycling.
All these things can help to relieve our reliance on the the planets finite resources. Of course, supporting these initiatives means they can continue to do good in our communities.
If there is a local resource you use which is not listed on here, please let us know using our contact form and we will make sure it is added.
The links below will take you directly to the resource website.
Zero Carbon Guildford
ZERO is a community space set up to drive a community-led climate action plan. Promoting education and solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation, we're bringing together the work happening locally to help the borough adapt to a changing planet.
Dorking Climate Emergency
Our Goals
Helping Surrey County Council and all Local & Borough Councils to achieve a meaningful climate action policy.
Providing practical help, support and information for all Dorking and Surrey people about the climate crisis.
Encouraging action by residents, businesses, councils, and central government
Being positive about what can be done: TOGETHER WE ARE STRONG!
Guildford Environment Group
We are a voluntary organisation with over 250 members. We are independent of all organisations, and receive some funding from Guildford Borough Council. Everybody is welcome – we provide a place to meet other people with similar concerns, and a determination to do something about them. Our members work alongside local councils and community groups, and we provide a forum for new ideas, think tanks, and a chance to learn more about global and national environmental issues. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and priority bookings at all our local events.
Shalford Eco Forum
All ages welcome – come along to hear great speakers of all ages sharing their passion, expertise and local action for positive eco change.
Come and connect with others, share, voice, inspire, to act together for greater change.
Shamley Green Environment Group
The Shamley Green Environment Group, created in 2020, advises the Parish Council and promotes environmental initiatives in the village.
We are all volunteers with differing backgrounds, but all keen to help make Shamley Green a better place for wildlife and people living here.
Friends of the Hurtwood
Friends of the Hurtwood (FotH) is a registered UK charity (200053). Its summary objects are
to provide facilities to the public for healthy open air recreation and to provide and preserve public access to relevant lands, in particular, heathland and woodland in Surrey
to conserve, protect and improve the environment and history of such lands
to educate the public in this environment, its history and its conservation, protection and improvement
Dorking Repair Cafe
People throw away vast amounts of stuff. Even things with almost nothing wrong, and which could get a new lease on life after a simple repair. Bring electricals, clothes, cycles: if it’s fixable we’ll have a go!
Mid Surrey Community Fridge
We take surplus food that would have been wasted and give it to those who will use it, for free or a donation. Our watchwords are : ‘We hate waste.’
CPRE Surrey
Our aim is to protect, promote and enhance the countryside and natural environment of Surrey. We work with local communities and their elected representatives to find positive and lasting ways to enable our countryside and nature to thrive.
Surrey Climate Commission
The Surrey Climate Commission fills a crucial gap between national and local efforts to accelerate the scale and pace of action to address climate change. Launched in June 2019, it’s a collaboration of organisations including Surrey University, Surrey Chambers of Commerce, Siemens, World Wildlife Fund and Surrey Wildlife Trust and a v useful source of reliable information.
Surrey Nature Partnership
Linking organisations and individuals across the county to form an influential partnership with the aim of conserving and enhancing our natural assets.
Surrey Reuse Network
A charity and social enterprise that represents and supports community based furniture and appliance reuse & recycling organisations in Surrey. It champions and encourages collaborative working between SRN members, other charities, social enterprises, local authorities and commercial business.
Nationwide resources and links
There are many resources you can utilise across the country. We have compiled a helpful list of these. Click the link to view.