Community Engagement
We welcome all people to come together, learn, explore, grow, and to connect to each other and nature.
We are so grateful to be supported by the community, for the community, as we strive to be as accessible and inclusive as possible.
Examples so far has included:
our wonderful growing volunteer programme - check out our opportunities below…
collaborations and celebrations with other organisations (large and small!).
fundraising efforts and donations.
profile sharing and networking.
working with local educational establishments to offer CPD, site development consultations, and wellbeing support.
being part of local and national schemes and initiatives.
local groups and charities who have donated their time, skills and expertise to help us develop our sites, provision and programmes.
Image above: collage of community engagement and collaborations
Image left: Volunteering day with group from the Cornwall Council
Make a difference with us…
Seasonal open days and events
Regular hands-on maintenance and site development volunteering sessions at the Higher Wheal Martyn (near St Austell) site:
Weekly on Thursday mornings
Monthly on Saturdays
(email Jo to find out more)
Join our online Steering Group: ‘Sprout!’
BadgerFest annual celebration.
We are well experienced in welcoming team days and task groups for volunteering sessions with us (half and full day options available) too!
We would love YOU to be a part of our community to help us grow!
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Fundraising
As a CIC we are continuously working to find funding for our project. This includes filling out applications for grants, contacting local businesses, charities and private fundraising events.
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Volunteer
Our beautiful space takes a lot of maintenance and development. If you have the time and enjoy being outside, why not come along to one of our volunteer days?
We normally focus on one project but if you have specific skills you’d like to use we are open to new ideas!
Everyone is welcome no matter what age of ability. Bring the whole family - It‘s fun! -
Donate
Fundraising is the reason we are able to provide the courses and support that we do. Behind the scenes we are busy working away applying for funding grants and working with local businesses and charities to provide the money we need to keep, what we consider to be our essential courses either free or subsidised.
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Easyfundraising
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for us with easyfundraising? There are over 8,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis & Partners, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds! Just look us up (Choose Nature CIC)…
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Our 'Pay it forward scheme' is your opportunity to make a donation at the time of booking your session. These monies will then be added to the communitypot so that others can access in times of need. Making sessions accessible for all.
Pay it forward scheme
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We are proud to be part of the 'Breastfeeding welcome' campaign, ensuring all mothers feel safe and supported.
Breastfeeding welcome
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We are a Makaton Aware organisation - using Makaton signing to support our delivery across all sessions and programmes.
Makaton Aware
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We are looking forward to sharing further information with you soon about the newly emerging Learning Disability Collective (Disability Cornwall and IOS).
Learning Disability Collective
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Childcare Choices
- Government tax-free childcare vouchers
To check if you are eligible visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk - if you are, then contact us to find out how to add us a provider and benefit!
We appreciate your help and support.
Please contact us if you would like to join any of our volunteer groups or discuss any way in which you think you can help us develop and grow.
