One of the key ideas behind the charity model was recognition that The Green Gathering is more than an annual event - it is all the people, working tirelessly on projects throughout the year to create the festival and a better world. This sense of community, of shared values and dreams, is part of what makes The Green Gathering inspirational.
The charity commissions the annual Green Gathering festival which is delivered on behalf of the charity by its trading arm – Optimistic Trout Productions, a Community Interest Company (CIC).
The charity uses any financial surplus generated by the event to further its educational and environmental projects and objectives, at and outside of the Gathering.
The charity's projects have included:
A sustainability networking event in Carmarthenshire.
'Crock n Rock' - a crockery hire and washing up service at the GG festival.
An autism friendly 'Serenpod' for use at events.
Cleanstream's upcycling and water conserving station (found at the GG festival and Glastonbury Green Futures Field).
Free craft workshops for all ages.
Training in Health & Safety and First Aid for festival crew.
A race education workshop for festival organisers leading to funding for provision of the Crows Nest - a festival safe space created by and for people of colour.
Filming in the GG festival's Speakers' Forum to enable a wider audience to hear the terrific talks.
A research project in partnership with A Greener Future.
Exploration around the idea of a Regional Partners project to link up like-minded groups of creative educators across the UK.
