Hope for the Future

10/06/2026

Great Big Green Week is here, and we’re proud to be part of it! 🌿

2 million people. Community cafes, nature walks, town-wide festivals, film screenings and so much more. All coming together to celebrate climate and nature action across the UK.

Find an event near you - https://www.greatbiggreenweek.com/events_calendar

08/06/2026

Did you know that we’re running a summer of events across Yorkshire?

These events give families from all backgrounds a chance to join immersive woodland circus shows, as well as free family workshops to help you have your voice heard by politicians on the local issues that matter to you.

Join us at Leeds, Middleton Park on Saturday 13th or Sunday 14th June for a Positive Imaginings Circus Show, which will inspire curiosity and spark action.

Then stay for a Woodland Workshop to earn new skills for engaging with politicians to advocate for change.

🗓️ 13th June ⏰ 1:30 - 4:30pm
🗓️ 14th June ⏰ 10am - 1:00pm

Book here - https://hftf.org.uk/events

Parents for Future UK
Contact - For families with disabled children
Rea -Rowan Environmental Arts
The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE

06/06/2026

In honour of Volunteer Week, an annual campaign which celebrates the amazing contributions of volunteers in the UK, we caught up with volunteer Joakin Clary Niemi Junkola who provides an insight into his volunteer journey with Hope for the Future 👏

From what inspired Joakin to volunteer in the first place to surprising insights into volunteering for a charity, Joakin provides an inside perspective on volunteering 🔍

💬 “Volunteering has given me a closer look at how climate action is born and it has made me think more deeply about what more we need to achieve as a society to see meaningful climate action that results in progress [...] Volunteering is a great way to practice your skills in a professional environment whilst also meeting like-minded people who are already playing a part in making change happen as well.”

Read the blog here 👉 https://ow.ly/ZPBv50Z7Unw

05/06/2026

🧭🌍 From cleaner air to stronger climate targets, June has all things climate, nature and politics!

Find out about:

🎯 Carbon Budget 7
🌬️ Clean Air Day
📣 Counter-Lobbying: Reclaiming people power against the anti-climate lobby

Visit hftf.org.uk/events to check out our events list and useful resources.

05/06/2026

Our team are looking forward to this session on Monday! 💚

All details are in the post below...

Want to know how to talk to your new councillor about air pollution, climate and nature? Come to next Monday's webinar!

Local elections have brought a wave of new councillors into office across the UK. It's the perfect moment to make contact, but knowing what to say and how to say it isn't always straightforward.

Next Monday, 8th June at 8pm, together with Hope for the Future, we're hosting a free online session on engaging with councillors about climate and nature as part of the "A Future for All" project.

The session will explore why it's important to engage, top tips in engaging with your councillor, and what to do if you disagree with them!

Practical, friendly, and free to attend.

Register here: https://hopeforthefuture.beaconforms.com/form/ce9dfa2c

01/06/2026

Those who have the most to lose from a green transition are massively investing in influencing our politicians and our governments. Major oil companies are also pouring record levels of ‘donations’ into the mainstream political parties.
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We know that corporate money warps politics...
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It’s time for people power. It's time to reclaim lobbying as a democratic right. Can you become a counter-lobbyist, or a lobbyist for people & planet?
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Join this new workshop from Hope for the Future, where we’ll be covering:
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💼 How we can understand the problem of corporate lobbying – and the threat it poses
🖇️ What we can learn from corporate lobbyists
✊ Tips for being more effective than the corporate lobbyists
🌍 How we can stand up for people and planet
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Thursday 4th June, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00pm | Online
👉 Sign up here https://hftf.org.uk/events

30/05/2026

When local politicians see their communities coming together for good, for nature, for climate, for future generations, it builds the case for bolder action 📣💚

👉 That is why one of the most powerful things you can do during Great Big Green Week (6 to 14 June) is invite your MP or local councillor.

We have helped to put together a practical guide with The Climate Coalition - with everything you need to get started, including inviting politicians to events, planning conversations and following up after.

Find out more by reading this blog https://www.theclimatecoalition.org/great_big_green_week_is_a_chance_to_show_local_politicians_what_communities_care_about

29/05/2026

We’re excited to announce that Hope for the Future and Operation Noah will be working together on a series of workshops across the UK…

We will be joining the Green Investment roadshow coming up in June to deliver our workshop.

🌿 This workshop will cover how local churches can influence local pension funds by engaging with local politicians and fund managers to actively invest in local positive climate solutions.

👉 The details:
Location - Bristol Cathedral
Date - Wednesday 10 June 2026
Time - 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Find out more details and register here if you would like to come along: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/operationnoah/2147874

28/05/2026

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Their purpose is to advise the UK and devolved governments on:

⚫ Emissions targets
⚫ Progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
⚫ Preparing for and adapting to the impacts of climate change.

Last week they published their 'A Well Adapted UK Report' which "sets out a comprehensive package of solutions to address the growing impacts of climate change affecting every aspect of life in the UK."

We wanted to share our 5 key takeaways from the report…

👉 We need to act now on adaptation, and it's up to all levels of government to deliver on the recommendations. Local governments will play a key role and they will need the public to demonstrate support for adaptation and hold them to account for delivery.

👉 Adaptation requires a whole-of-society approach - it's critical that our national approach to adaptation includes everyone.

👉 There is emphasis on the need to focus on equity in adaptation and their polling demonstrates that the public recognise the need to protect those most vulnerable and most impacted by climate change.

👉 It reinforces the point that adaptation and mitigation are two sides of the same coin. We can't let the need to adapt to climate impact slow down progress and ambition on climate solutions.

👉 When we're talking about adaptation and climate impacts we need to ensure we're continuing to emphasise the role that fossil fuels have in driving greater climate impacts.

Read a summary of the report here: https://www.theccc.org.uk/2026/05/20/british-way-of-life-under-threat-from-heat-flooding-drought/

25/05/2026

With an aim to support communities across Wales to engage with politicians ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections, Hope for the Future’s formed a partnership with Climate Cymru 💚

Now that the elections have taken place, Hope for the Future’s Political Lead, Alfie Prothero, reflects on the achievements of the partnership and how we will be continuing to support Welsh constituents following the elections.

Read the blog to find out more 👉https://hftf.org.uk/blog/how-are-we-inspiring-and-preparing-welsh-constituents-to-engage-in-political-advocacy-in-wales