The charity supports projects run by volunteers and members which we showcase at our event but are available for other events
Onsite at our event we have in past years directly funded free crafts workshops, youth activities, projects to improve access and environmental initiatives including research.
Charity Home
We love to hear your ideas. Please pop in to Charity Home, located next to the Info tent, to share your feedback on the current event or ideas for the future. You can also join the charity here. On Sunday afternoon members are invited to gather to meet each other, the trustees (and our patrons if they are onsite). It is a great time for reflection and discussion, planting seeds for the future. In 2024 and 2026 the Trustees joined with former Trustees on a panel in Speakers Forum on the Sunday afternoon and took questions from participants.
Legacies of Enslavement
Following feedback from one of our participants the charity recently commissioned research into our current event site Piercefield Park and Legacies of Enslavement. Charity Home at GG26 featured a display on this topic. The Green Gathering charity has apologised – the first step in making reparations – and is now considering next steps, please do email us with ideas. The display detailing some of the research findings and our apology can be viewed here
Clean Stream
Staffed resourcing facility working to clean stream waste and reduce water use. This is both educational and a method of quantifying what our event is producing in terms of reusable or recyclable materials
The Clean Stream project remains homed in the Campaigns Field and has evolved year to year. It provides hand washing from a ‘Tip Tap’ which minimises water use.
You can view Clean Stream’s proposals and reports here
Crock n Rock
Crock n Rock is no longer a project of the charity as it has successively transitioned to being commissioned by our production company. A washing up service with plates for hire. Aiming to reduce waste through eliminating the need for disposables and to enable customers to arrive at our event by bike or public transport by ensuring they don’t need to bring the kitchen sink.
Volunteers also collect, wash up, and deliver for caterers for a fee. The Crock n Rock stall is situated in the Markets area of the event and is handy for customers eating out.
Crow’s Nest
In 2024, the charity helped fund a space for people of colour. The pre-event blog from 2024 can be viewed here.
People of Colour Huddle
At GG26 the charity ticketed some volunteers from the Global Majority to come explore the opportunity to run a space at our event. They held two huddles in the Common Ground tent in the Campaigns Field and took time to explore the event and meet people. We look forward to their feedback and hope they have plans for us!
Filming of Speakers Forum
The charity has been funding the Filming of Speakers Forum talks and they are available here
Solar Sewing
Utilising recycled materials and renewable energy to offer a creative activity for all ages. Sewing tuition and machine maintenance on hand!
SerenPod
Autism friendly withdrawal space at the centre of the event operating on a first come basis. We are currently seeking guardians for this space which we hope to bring back in 2027.
Big thanks to Alex for funding a lovely little cotton bell tent for this purpose ❤
The Green Gathering 