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Join our Community Action Programme

Join our Community Action Programme

Sustainable South Hams is looking for communities from across the South Hams to be part of an exciting pilot programme.

September 8, 2025
South Hams Rally for Nature update

South Hams Rally for Nature update

Back in July we held two workshops for creatives, community groups, councillors, and event providers to talk about what a rally for nature could look like in South Hams.

September 5, 2025
Kingsbridge Men's Shed offer practical skills for community projects

Kingsbridge Men's Shed offer practical skills for community projects

Kingsbridge Men's Shed are welcoming people to join them in offering practical skills for the local community.

September 1, 2025

Groups

Sustainable South Brent

Sustainable South Brent

We now have a number of well-established projects, including the Marsh Composting Centre, a school garden, a hedges and woodland group and the 4B's. We have more than 200 members. SSB works closely with South Brent Parish Council who declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency in 2019. The Trustee group is presently reviewing strategic priorities and is currently focussing new effort around transport and energy projects.

100+
Volunteers
Charity
Project Cost
Sustainable Malborough and South Huish (SMASH)

Sustainable Malborough and South Huish (SMASH)

Renewable energy and energy conservation, public event organisation, community activities on biodiversity and nature conservation.

20-100
Volunteers
Parish Council working group
Project Cost

Projects

Clean and Survey Your Local Beach

Clean and Survey Your Local Beach

Hope Cove and Soar Mill beach cleans and beach surveys with SMASH

Volunteers
Project Cost
Build Community with a New Hub

Build Community with a New Hub

Moor Imagination Collective intend to develop a community hub in Buckfastleigh

20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
Connect Communities to Take Practical Carbon Saving Action

Connect Communities to Take Practical Carbon Saving Action

Transition Streets is an award-winning project that brings neighbours together

Volunteers
Project Cost