We have 3 main partnerships with projects in Angus, and have funded a number of other groups & organisations throughout Angus.
You can find out more about our partnerships below.
PROJECTS +
PARTNERSHIPS
Dronley Community Woodland
Scotland’s only climate education woodland
Dronley is a 50ha living laboratory. Local community volunteers and school pupils measure, monitor and maintain the forest using continuous cover forestry principles. Clear felling is replaced with low impact tractor & winch working. The woodland supports 5 part time jobs. This amazing team is led by forest manager, Dirk Sporleder. They map how the wood responds to climate shocks like drought, storms and pest outbreaks.
Highlights in 2025/26:
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Planting and protecting over 2000 trees
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Annual Maintenance of more than 7000 trees
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Mapping storm losses & spread of forest pests and diseases
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Restructure and regenerate for a climate-resilient mixed wood
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Sharing learning with universities, policy makers & owners at walks webinars and conferences
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Supporting forestry student placements
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Angus Cycle Hub
An award winning not for profit social enterprise dedicated to supporting cycling and Active Travel. They encourage people to lead healthier lives and reduce short car journeys and C02 emissions through cycling and bike reuse. They deliver our ebikes for care workers project - supporting staff with bikes, training and long term bike loan. The program attracted a broad spectrum of care professionals from multiple organisations, highlighting a widespread need for alternative transport options in the sector.​
Highlights in 2025/26:
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Ebikes for Careworkers: Long term loan of 8 ebikes & training to support caregivers. Providing sustainable transport for everyday journeys.
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Recycling, refurbishment and rehoming 4000 bikes destined for landfill.
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Development of volunteer bike reuse programme training over 20 volunteers in circular economy practices
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Provision of a Cycling Pioneer development officer position for the Angus region acting as a community liaison between general public and local authority promoting sustainable transport.
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Delivery of content creation, videos, podcasts and social media pieces designed to promote cycling and reuse in Angus and beyond to engage hard to reach audiences.
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Establishing bike buses (kids cycling to school) in Newtyle & Kirriemuir
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Angus Outdoor Learning
Many young people in Angus feel isolated and disengaged from school. "Traditional" school settings often fail young people with additional support needs. We support groups of Mums & Sons and Angus Parent Peer Support groups.
These sessions build trust, relationships and understanding in individuals and the group. Conversations around the fire support engagement without the pressure of a classroom. Our flexible, side-by-side approach in nature allows them to engage with food, nature and leadership skills.
