To inform and educate local people about the environmental challenges we face, and the need for a positive local response.
To deliver and support the establishment of local projects designed to build sustainability, protect our environment, rebuild our communities’ cohesion and build our resilience to external factors.
To ensure that we take advantage of the benefits offered by working with regional and national groups that share our vision.
To foster good working relationships with groups and individuals who have a real influence on how our local environment is managed.
Sustainable Harborough Community has been at the forefront of the environmental movement in Market Harborough and Harborough District since 2007. Originally known as Transition Town Market Harborough, we became the 22nd town to join the national and international Transition Town movement.
This group was instrumental in winning a Lottery Bid to set up the Sustainable Harborough Project, which ran for 5 years in the Town. With its full time staff and town office, it was able to work with Volunteers, Businesses and Local Councils to take forward a range of initiatives. For example, the project established Harborough Energy, edibLE16, and Taste Harborough. For a more detailed account of the achievements and legacy of the SH Project, click here.
In 2020 we relaunched ourselves as Sustainable Harborough Community.
Sustainable Harborough Community is well organised, independent and democratic: we have a Constitution, elected Officers, and hold regular meetings and events.
Membership is open to individuals aged over 18, and to local groups (as Friends), who share our vision and aims.
We have a number of active sub-groups that members can get involved in.
We are also partnering with national organisations to help build a national Climate Coalition
Harborough Community Energy is a new sub-group of Sustainable Harborough Community. This volunteer-led group is launching a number of energy projects that will benefit individuals and communities in the Harborough District.
Harborough Climate Action is our platform for conversation, collaboration, and community learning. We host open meetings with expert speakers on topics like climate psychology and carbon literacy, encouraging residents to deepen their understanding and find practical solutions together. These gatherings are free, inclusive, and open to everyone.
