Please support da21 by becoming a member or contributing some of your time or making a donation.

DA21 is active on behalf of all of us in Dorset who acknowledge the impact of climate change and want to do something about it NOW. Climate change is deservedly headline news on TV and in the press, discussed in Government and by world leaders but it is at a local level and through individual actions that a ripple effect is created that will shape the future.

Together we can make a difference!

Some of the ways we support climate-friendly and sustainable communities in Dorset are;

• Run public workshops on solar power, climate change and eco-friendly gifts

• Formed, launched and obtained grants for a Dorset Climate Change Coalition, whichis backed by 10 county-wide organisations.

• Supported 12 local groups dealing with sustainable living issues day-to-day, including Turn Lyme Green who have ‘banned the bag’ in Lyme Regis, and the Weymouth DA21 group who have set up an Energy Efficiency Centre in Weymouth library.

• Our newsletter entirely compiled with voluntary labour reached over 1000 people and was published 3 times.

• Formed a network of Dorset sustainability organisations to elect people who will speak up for sustainability at community partnership meetings, which deal with planning the future of our towns, districts and county.

• Arranged visits to two recycling plants, a sustainable building fair and a development area with eco-homes, put on sustainable living displays in Weymouth, Dorchester, Cattistock, Lyme Regis, Portesham, Blandford and Wimborne, and given talks on climate change throughout Dorset.

During 2008, we are specifically developing four exciting new projects to extend our support for volunteer local climate change groups and it is to deliver both these projects and organisational development that we are currently seeking funds.

DA21 currently receives no statutory funding and relies entirely on discretionary grants and the generosity of our donors and supporters.

Currently it costs just £150 per day to run the charity and deliver services. We aim to keep our running costs to a minimum and as such every £1 donated to us is effectively invested in making a difference.

If you would like to support our vital work by making a donation it’s easy, either click the link above to donate on line, or send us a cheque.

PS Please make cheques payable to ‘Dorset Agenda 21’ and send to DA21, PO Box 5789, Dorchester DT2 8ZR, or donate using charity choice using the link below.

Other ways to get involved!

We are always looking for a hand with our activities and being a voluntary organisation depend a great deal on a few dedicated members.

Contact us if you feel you can write an article for the website or newsletter, help us with our outreach work, join one of our local action groups... there is always ways of getting involved.

To join, download an application form.

You can also join our Internet-based discussion group, and exchange news and ideas about sustainability and greener living, just follow the following instructions;

Step 1. Go to http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/
and open a Yahoo account(free)
Step 2. Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DA21/
and hit the "Join This Group" button

To find out more, or to receive our regular bulletin contact us at the office.