Hope for the Future

Hope for the Future We bring together local politicians and communities to take decisive action on climate change. Get in touch at [email protected]

Hope for the Future was born in summer 2013 when several Yorkshire Churches asked what on earth we could do to bring a greater sense of urgency about the biggest challenge of our time; climate change. In three years, the campaign has grown into a national organisation that promotes cross-party work on climate change, recognising the need for political consensus in order to combat the long-term cha

llenges presented by climate change. We use our findings from observations of MP-constituent engagements to train the general public how to effectively engage with their politicians, leading to a more inclusive, representative and collaborative way of approaching politics in the UK.

How do we make sure nature has a powerful voice in our politics? 🗣️Attacks on nature protections are growing 💔 alongside...
01/09/2026

How do we make sure nature has a powerful voice in our politics? 🗣️

Attacks on nature protections are growing 💔 alongside narratives that pitch nature recovery against economic growth.

👉 On the 9th September, our CEO Laura D'Henin-Ivers will join The Wildlife Trusts at the Wild Summit in Bristol to explore how we fight back, alongside fellow panelists Craig Bennett, Nikki Williams and Shaun Spiers.

At Hope for the Future, we know that facts alone rarely change political narratives. We need people and communities who feel confident challenging misinformation, telling a different story and building relationships with decision-makers that create lasting political support for climate and nature.

That’s why we’re developing new work to help communities recognise and respond to misinformation – and make sure politicians are hearing informed, powerful voices from the people they represent.

Wild Live Panel event details…
📍 Online and in person in Bristol
📅 Wednesday 9 September, 5.30pm
📺 Also broadcast live on YouTube

Booking link https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/events/2026-09-09-wild-live-powerful-voices-are-saying-nature-doesnt-matter-how-do-we-fight-back

Hope you can join us! 💚

We believe political engagement works best when it's built on common ground and relationships, not one-off asks.👉 When S...
28/08/2026

We believe political engagement works best when it's built on common ground and relationships, not one-off asks.

👉 When Sarah wanted to raise repair and reuse with her MP, Tulip Siddiq, Hope for the Future helped her root the conversation in something local, the Camden Fixing Factories she runs.

The support gave Sarah the confidence to invite Tulip to visit, and the relationship has since grown into a national policy pledge and an ongoing dialogue in Parliament 💬 💚

Find out what can happen when a constituent has the confidence, knowledge and support to build a relationship with their MP >> https://www.hopeforthefuture.org.uk/impact/stories/from-one-conversation-to-a-parliamentary-advocate-sarahs-repair-and-reuse-story

Wondering how you can speak up for climate and nature in your national parks and national landscapes? 🤔Delivered in coll...
27/08/2026

Wondering how you can speak up for climate and nature in your national parks and national landscapes? 🤔

Delivered in collaboration between the Cymdeithas Eryri Snowdonia Society and Hope for the Future, we are running a 90-minute workshop that will cover:

📖 The unique political systems that exist within national parks and how you can engage within them

🏔️ Key issues facing national parks and national landscapes in Wales and the opportunities for engaging local politicians on them as constituents and passionate community members

💚 Hope for the Future's unique advocacy approach, to help you feel confident and prepared for democratic engagement that leads to results

💬 A facilitated discussion, to share experiences, and ask questions

Ready to make your voice heard? Sign up now for this free online event

🗓️ Wednesday 2nd September 2026
⏰ 18:30
📍 Online

Book here 🌟 https://www.hopeforthefuture.org.uk/events/speaking-up-for-climate-and-nature-in-your-national-parks-and-national-landscapes

Our Policy and Engagement Coordinator Ruby Hornsby recently caught up with the Climate Action Fund who interviewed Ruby ...
26/08/2026

Our Policy and Engagement Coordinator Ruby Hornsby recently caught up with the Climate Action Fund who interviewed Ruby about our 'A Future for All' project 🌿

👉 Find out how we're making climate advocacy accessible and climate policies more inclusive with our project partners Parents for Future UK, Contact - For families with disabled children, Rea -Rowan Environmental Arts and The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE.

Read the blog 🔗 https://www.hopeforthefuture.org.uk/news/how-were-making-climate-advocacy-accessible-and-climate-policies-more-inclusive

Ever wanted to know more about the team behind our work? 🤔Want to learn more about the current political landscape and t...
25/08/2026

Ever wanted to know more about the team behind our work? 🤔

Want to learn more about the current political landscape and the opportunities for making positive change for climate and nature? 💚

Join us August 27th at 6pm for our online Meet the Experts event, on the The Wildlife Trusts Good Vibes Hive Discord server!

👉This will be a relaxed podcast meets live Q+A with some of our amazing team where you can ask your questions on the current climate and nature political landscape, and get advice on how you could get your voice heard.

Sign up here 🔗 https://discord.gg/AX6nbWgTE?event=1537752480220323840

Hope to see you there! 💚

🧭🌍 August isn't the busiest of months for politics. So we took the time to reflect on what the new government's agenda o...
24/08/2026

🧭🌍 August isn't the busiest of months for politics. So we took the time to reflect on what the new government's agenda on climate action could look like in the coming months, as well as the record-breaking weather events that have affected us all.

Find out about:

🏛️ Andy Burnham's Agenda on Climate Action
🌡️ August and July Droughts
📣 Wild Play at Ecclesall Woods: Art in the Woods

Visit our website for a full list of events and useful resources at https://www.hopeforthefuture.org.uk/events

🥁 Announcing… Conference! 🎟️ Get your ticket: https://www.ticketsource.com/fuel-poverty-action/t-dkjyoap🌞🍃Wind and sol...
24/08/2026

🥁 Announcing… Conference! 🎟️ Get your ticket: https://www.ticketsource.com/fuel-poverty-action/t-dkjyoap

🌞🍃Wind and solar energy are bountiful, and can be nearly free - but most of us don't feel the benefit.

Join us to discuss how we can win our fair share of the weather to bring down bills.

📢 It’s time for a new climate politics, and constituents have a powerful role to play in creating it.After another summe...
21/08/2026

📢 It’s time for a new climate politics, and constituents have a powerful role to play in creating it.

After another summer of extreme heat, drought and wildfires, the need for political leadership on climate and nature is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Last week, Pippa Heylings and Ed Davey have written to the Prime Minister calling for a cross-party meeting on climate and nature.

At Hope for the Future, we know that political leadership is strengthened when decision-makers hear clearly from the communities they represent. MPs need to know that their constituents want climate and nature to remain a political priority, and that there is public backing for politicians to work across party lines to find solutions.

So this is an opportunity to use your voice.

Write to your MP. Tell them why climate and nature matter in your community, and encourage them to get behind the call for renewed, cross-party political leadership.

A new climate politics won’t just be built in Westminster, it will be built through conversations between communities and the people who represent them.

Ahead of the Greater Manchester Mayoral election which was held in July, we were proud to support Lancashire Wildlife Tr...
20/08/2026

Ahead of the Greater Manchester Mayoral election which was held in July, we were proud to support Lancashire Wildlife Trust with the Big Green Hustings, helping local community groups to shape the conversation on climate, nature and the future of the region.

In the run-up to the event, we worked with community organisations to develop powerful, constructive questions that reflected the issues people care about most – from protecting nature and preparing for extreme weather, to creating healthier, greener neighbourhoods.

The event provided an important opportunity to discuss the environmental challenges facing Greater Manchester and the role of the Mayor in tackling them. It also demonstrated why community voices matter: when people are equipped to ask informed, evidence-based questions, politicians are held to account.

🎥 Missed the event? Listen to the discussion on the future of Greater Manchester's climate and nature agenda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K19PF7F56ik

19/08/2026

Wondering how to encourage your MP to attend the Westminster Hall Debate on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security?

Join this 45-minute session to gain practical tips on how to encourage your MP to attend and how to share your stories and experiences that they need to speak with confidence on behalf of their constituents.

EVENT - 20th AUG | 12:30 | ONLINE 📣 The Climate Coalition

Book here - https://www.hopeforthefuture.org.uk/events/your-story-in-parliament-help-your-mp-speak-up-for-climate-and-nature

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15 Paternoster Row
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