About us
Action 21 was originally established in 1996 as an Agenda 21 group in response to the international Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Action 21 is committed to taking practical steps towards a greener future in Warwickshire. Our work builds on the links between improving the environment and making life better for local people and communities.
Action 21 runs practical projects which help people live more sustainably in the areas of food, energy, transport and waste. We believe that community involvement is essential to achieving meaningful change in the way we relate to the environment. We pride ourselves on achieving high levels of involvement from local people and a large number of volunteers help organise and run our projects. Action 21 works in constructive partnership with statutory, private and voluntary organisations and local people.
Governance and Funding
Action 21 is a social enterprise, which was established in 1996 and registered in 2001 as a not-for profit company limited by guarantee. As a not for profit company, the organisation is governed by a board of directors who carry out their role unpaid, on a voluntary basis. Funding comes from a range of sources including self-generated income, statutory funds, charitable trusts and membership fees. Surplus funds generated through our activities are ploughed back into projects to benefit the environment and local people, instead of being distributed to directors or shareholders.