Partners and Sponsorship

For more information about the Community Challenge, please call 020 8469 1333 or email communitychallenge@lowcvp.org.uk.

The Community Challenge is run by

The Energy Saving Trust

The Energy Saving Trust is one of the UK's leading organisations set up to mitigate the damaging effects of climate change. We aim to cut carbon emissions - a contributor to climate change – by promoting the sustainable and efficient use of energy, water conservation and waste reduction. We are an independent, non-profit making organisation that acts as a bridge between government, consumers, trade, businesses, local authorities and the energy market. We provide impartial information and advice and have a network of local advice centres in the UK specifically designed to help consumers take action to save energy.

The LowCVP

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership is an action and advisory group, established in 2003 to take a lead in accelerating the shift to low carbon vehicles and fuels in the UK and to help ensure that UK business can benefit from that shift.

The LowCVP is a partnership of over 350 organisations from the automotive and fuel industries, the environmental sector, government, academia, road user groups and other organisations with a stake in the low carbon vehicles and fuels agenda.

The Community Challenge is supported by:

Global Action Plan

Global Action Plan was established in the UK in 1993 as a different kind of environmental organisation, focused on people and how they can take practical action in their everyday lives for a better world. GAP works with communities to reduce their effects on the environment; many projects have helped specific social groups, from housing associations to religious congregations. GAP has a unique approach to its work with communities. Its programmes have social and environmental benefits, are proven to work, and are endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Find out more about Global Action Plan at www.globalactionplan.org.uk.

WhatGreenCar.com

WhatGreenCar.com is the UK's leading specialist green car website. We provide independent news, reviews and opinions on green cars, have a comprehensive, searchable database of new and used cars and the unique WhatGreenCar lifecycle environmental rating system. This rating system allows all engine types to be rated and compared along a single scale whether they are conventional petrol or diesel cars, petrol hybrids, powered by biofuel or LPG, or are electric vehicles.

Visit WhatGreenCar at www.whatgreencar.com.

ACT TravelWise

ACT TravelWise is a membership organisation funded by over 350 public and private sector organisations from across the UK. Our mission is to support our members in their work to promote sustainable travel through provision of first-class learning opportunities, partnership working, marketing support and networking events, all with a specific focus on building expertise and experience in travel planning and other cost-effective transport demand management (TDM) measures. For more information about how to join contact member services on 01273 422 522.

RAC Foundation

The RAC Foundation is an independent charity which explores the economic, mobility, safety and environmental issues relating to roads and responsible road users. Independent and authoritative research, carried out for the public benefit, is central to the Foundations activities. We believe that low carbon solutions are essential if motorists are to continue to enjoy the personal mobility and freedom associated with motoring.

liftshare

liftshare is a social enterprise, passionate about helping individuals to travel more sustainably by sharing their journey. Our online network matches people with similar journeys so they can travel better together – saving money, cutting their carbon footprint, having fun and making the world a better place. The liftshare.com website is completely free to use and makes it easy to share any car journey. We’re proud of our track record and have received many awards for our innovation and environmental impact. liftshare funds itself by helping businesses and communities set up their own bespoke online tools to encourage car-sharing and more sustainable mobility. We are passionate about delivering value, listen carefully to the needs of our clients, and are committed to their success.