About Us Our Vision Community-led climate action Making a difference for people, place and planet Our Vision and Mission Glasgow Eco Trust is a local environmental charity and social enterprise based in west Glasgow that coordinates and delivers a range of environmental activities and services. Glasgow Eco Trust believes that local people are best placed to meet the needs and aspirations of their communities to create vibrant, thriving and resilient communities that benefit people, place and planet. Our mission is to enable, facilitate, and empower local people and organisations to get informed, get involved and get active, both individually and collectively, to take action that will make a difference for People, Place and Planet. We also strive to be an excellent organisation that delivers high quality services. We are Revolve Reuse accredited (Scotland's national standard for reuse), a Volunteer Friendly Award holder and a Living Wage employer. Our Outcomes We strive to make a difference for People, Place and Planet... People Improved health and wellbeing Increased knowledge, confidence and skills Increased sense of control and resilience More involved in decisions that affect them People and Place More connected to the community More able to take part in community life Place Improved local environment Greater pride in place Stronger local economy Planet More materials reused, recycled and diverted from landfill More community controlled and/or owned food, transport, resources and energy systems Reduced CO2 emissions Our Main Themes We work across 5 main themes, the first 4 of which are the main contributors to a household carbon footprint... Transport Food Resource use Energy Spaces Our Key Work Areas Our current work is delivered across the following key work areas: Information & Advocacy - across all 5 themes De’ils On Wheels bike workshop - themes 1 and 3 Community Spaces - themes 2, 3 and 5 Active Travel - theme 1 and 5 Energy & Pedal Power - theme 4 Waste & Resources - theme 3 Community Green Team – our volunteer and training programme - across all 5 themes Community Food - theme 2 and 5 Our Operational Area Glasgow Eco Trust is based in west Glasgow. Our primary area of focus are the following two of the twenty three electoral wards in Glasgow City. These wards are made up of the related neighbourhoods and community councils as shown: - Ward 13 Garscadden/Scotstounhill (Yoker, Scotstoun and Knightswood) - Ward 12 Victoria Park (Whiteinch, Jordanhill, Broomhill and Thornwood) This area covers the G13, G14 and part of the G11 postcode areas. The area is bounded by the River Clyde to the south, the city boundary to the west, Great Western Road to the north and a section of the railway network from Anniesland to Partick in the east. According to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) these two wards are made up of 66 datazones, 25 (38%) of which are in the 20% most deprived areas and 15 (23%) are in the 20% least deprived areas. The population of the area is approx 55,000 people with a working age population of approx. 40,000 people. We undertake work outwith these areas however this is usually in partnership with a range of other great organisations from across Glasgow and beyond. Our Charitable and Company Objectives Advancement of education Advancement of citizenship or community development Provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities Advancement of environmental protection or improvement Relief of those in need Promote, operate and/or support other charitable projects and initiatives Our History Read more about our history. “Just a great bunch of folks, always willing to work with you to deliver a beneficial service, solution focused and have a laugh in the process.” Photo by Erik Witsoe on Unsplash Manage Cookie Preferences