Our Partners

Building thriving communities for the future requires collaboration. Residents and organisations with relevant expertise must work together to achieve climate resilience.

Building Resilient Communities Together

Below is a list of organisations we work, liaise and collaborate with, to not only create more resilient neighbourhoods, but to make sure that less well-off neighbourhoods are less likely to fall further behind their counterparts in wealthier areas. This will take a bit of time, but we plan to have achieved a considerable amount of improvement by the time that the Bristol City Council Net Zero target is meant to be hit in 2030!
Our partners are experts in their own fields and will be able to give you access to a wide range of climate action, energy and change driven information – our links take you to their respective websites, if you want to have a look at what they do!

Our funders:

Bristol City Leap

Bristol City Leap unites Bristol City Council, Ameresco, and Vattenfall Heat UK in a £1 billion, 20-year partnership to revolutionise Bristol’s energy with renewables, low-carbon heating, and a commitment to social good through jobs, community projects, and fair wages.

South West Net Zero Hub

The South West Net Zero Hub is a government-funded initiative offering free support to public and community projects across the South West region, accelerating their journey from concept to clean energy reality.

Our Partner Organisations:

RetroFit west

Retrofit West Advice, funded by the West of England’s green recovery program, provides free guidance to homeowners for energy-efficient home improvements, boosting local green jobs and reducing carbon emissions.

Materials In Mind

Materials in Mind fights for a greener construction industry. They offer resources, training, and guidance to all stakeholders: from individual builders to large firms and councils. Their goal is to make sustainable building practices the norm, reducing waste and creating healthier environments.

Materials In Mind

CSE is a UK charity working towards a sustainable future with zero carbon emissions and energy justice for all. They bring together people and organisations to transform the energy system and tackle climate change.

Delegated Services CIC

Delegated Services C.I.C., a non-profit, supports UK schools and community organisations. They offer resources like health & safety compliance training, risk management, and leadership development. Their focus is on cost-effective solutions and excellent customer service.

Community Energy England

Community Energy England is a non-profit organisation that advocates for and supports the community energy sector in England. They aim to create a thriving community energy sector that is integrated into a fair and zero-carbon energy system. They achieve this by representing the needs of the sector to policymakers, providing opportunities for collaboration among practitioners, and offering resources to help communities develop their own energy projects.

The Energy Service

Bristol’s Energy Service tackles climate change with renewable energy projects, energy-efficient buildings, and community programs. They’ve helped homes become more energy-efficient, installed large-scale solar and wind farms, and launched low-carbon heat networks. Their achievements have exceeded Bristol’s green targets, putting the city on track to be carbon neutral by 2050.

West Of England Combined Authority

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority prioritises tackling climate change and protecting the environment. They aim for a net-zero carbon region and a thriving natural environment by 2030. Residents and businesses can find resources and funding on their website to reduce their environmental impact and support this goal.

Bristol Food Network

Bristol Food Network is a community interest company that works to make Bristol a sustainable food city. They achieve this through city-wide campaigns, projects, and partnerships. The article also offers resources for people who want to get involved in Bristol’s community gardens.

Communities Prepared

Communities Prepared is a free program that trains volunteers on how to respond to emergencies like floods and severe weather. They offer online modules and in-person workshops to build community resilience and prepare for future disasters. The program is funded by the National Lottery and supported by various organisations.

We Can Make

WeCanMake empowers communities to tackle housing affordability by building micro-homes on underused spaces. Their innovative model offers a customisable toolkit for communities and local authorities to address housing needs.

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership is a collaborative network working towards a sustainable Bristol. They unite over 1200 members from various sectors to address climate change, social justice, and nature preservation. Their mission is to achieve a zero-carbon, socially equitable city where both communities and nature flourish.

Communities Prepared

Communities Prepared is a free program that trains volunteers on how to respond to emergencies like floods and severe weather. They offer online modules and in-person workshops to build community resilience and prepare for future disasters. The program is funded by the National Lottery and supported by various organisations.

Community Energy England

Community Energy England is a non-profit organisation that advocates for and supports the community energy sector in England. They aim to create a thriving community energy sector that is integrated into a fair and zero-carbon energy system. They achieve this by representing the needs of the sector to policymakers, providing opportunities for collaboration among practitioners, and offering resources to help communities develop their own energy projects.

Membership Form

To apply for membership, please fill in the details in the form below. We aim to contact you regarding your membership within 3 working days of receiving your form. 

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Please note that currently only not-for-profit organisations with a registered BS (Bristol) postcode can be members of Resilience Network CIC. New members are officially approved by the board of directors at the next available ResNet board meeting.
If your organisation is not within our geographical area, please sign up for our newsletter, as we will be developing a wider membership structure as we grow and would like to be able to update you. 

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