Our Vision

Glasgow Eco Trust facilitates and empowers local people to come together to make improvements to their local community for the benefit of all.

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 makes a difference by facilitating and empowering local people in many different ways to be more eco-friendly including:

to donate unwanted bikes and access affordable reused bikes;
to walk and cycle more;
to maintain and improve community spaces and community gardens;
to come together to take action;
to help people and communities to thrive;
to use and develop their skills through volunteering and
to improve their resilience and physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Glasgow Eco Trust delivers environmental activities and services across a range of Key Work Areas, many in partnership with other organisations, in order to protect and enhance the local environment and increase the wellbeing and resilience of local people and communities that we work with.

Our Vision and Mission

Our Vision is of vibrant, thriving and resilient communities where people are inspired and empowered to get active, get involved and make a difference for their communities, future generations and the planet.

Our Mission is to protect and enhance the local environment and to increase the wellbeing and resilience of local people and communities.

Our objectives

Our current strategic objectives are to:

Protect and enhance the local environment
Increase the wellbeing and resilience of local people and communities
Be an excellent organisation that delivers high quality services and added value to the people and communities we serve

And our charitable and company objectives are the:

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 Key Work Areas

Our current key work areas are:

Our Operational Area

Glasgow Eco Trust is based in west Glasgow and covers the neighbourhoods of Yoker, Scotstoun, Knightswood, Whiteinch, Thornwood, Broomhill and Jordanhill.

This area covers the seven community councils listed above and two electoral wards - Ward 13 Garscadden Scotstounhill and Ward 12 Victoria Park - and has a population of approximately 50,000 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.

Latest

Community Volunteer Fayre and Celebration

Glasgow Eco Trust is hosting a Community Volunteer Fayre and Celebration at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre. There will be loads of information about local volunteering opportunities and if you already volunteer then come along and we will celebrate your contribution to our community.
Better Late Than Dead On Time 25 Mar

Multi-generational - “Better Late Than Dead On Time” This play has been designed to be performed in community settings for cross-generational audiences. It looks at the impact of driver and pedestrian behaviour in one family. The issues are dealt with sensitively but are presented in a realistic and humorous way to focus awareness and discussion with the audience.
Better Late Than Dead On Time 28 Mar

Multi-generational - “Better Late Than Dead On Time” This play has been designed to be performed in community settings for cross-generational audiences. It looks at the impact of driver and pedestrian behaviour in one family. The issues are dealt with sensitively but are presented in a realistic and humorous way to focus awareness and discussion with the audience.
Led cycle ride 30 Mar

Glasgow Eco Trust led cycle rides for adults as part of our Active Travel programme. The rides are open to anyone over 18 but aimed at people who are looking to improve their cycling and want to explore the local area.

New van appeal

Glasgow Eco Trust is raising funds to replace our much loved Big Green Van which unfortunately has driven its last mile!
General Donations

Your donations help us to continue our important work and helps us achieve our Vision of vibrant, thriving and resilient communities. Thank you for your support.