See what events we're running over the next few months and how you can take part
Engaging local people in planting trees, regenerating existing woodlands and taking climate action.
A 12-month project to help community groups in Hyndburn reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings.
This project is about helping everyone to learn about and enjoy the natural environment whilst also raising awareness about climate change.
An exciting project, working with volunteers, to conserve and manage some of Hyndburn's woodlands.
The PROSPECTS Foundation is working in partnership with Hyndburn Borough Council, Proffitts - Investing in Communities CIC and The Friends of Memorial Park on an exciting new project at Memorial Park in Great Harwood.
A project to help improve biodiversity and accessibility at Peel Park & the Coppice, Woodnook Vale LNR and Jackhouse nature reserve.
Find out about our proposal for a solar meadow in Oswaldtwistle.
We aim to raise awareness of local and global environmental issues in all our work here at PROSPECTS
We provide ongoing support to our woodland management social enterprise, Woody (Hyndburn) C.I.C.
Find out the latest on our programmes and activities.
Welcome to the Prospects Website
The PROSPECTS Foundation is Hyndburn’s community owned environmental charity and we are something of a unique and wonderful organisation. We were established by local residents as a company limited by guarantee in 1998 and became a registered charity in 1999.
Our aim is to support community action for the environment. By working with a diverse range of groups in Hyndburn, we encourage sustainable living and enable local people to engage in meaningful action to improve their environment and contribute to wider solutions.
All of our projects fit under one of our six themes of sustainability.
OUR 6 THEMES OF SUSTAINABILITY
Biodiversity
Protecting and enhancing local wildlife and plant life.
Energy Conservation
Promoting home and community energy efficiency which could lead to warmer homes and reduced fuel poverty and encouraging the use of renewables.
Local Food Growing
Encouraging local and organic food growing and increasing access to healthier food.
Environmental Awareness
Publicising global and local environmental issues and promoting the work of PROSPECTS.
Sustainable Transport
Encouraging greater use of sustainable transport means encouraging more use of public transport, bicycles and walking and recognising the additional health benefits of increased physical activity.
Recycling
Increasing waste minimisation and recycling is about identifying more ways of reducing, reusing and recycling everyday waste that could lead to a cleaner, greener, healthier environment.
Grants are available to community groups throughout Hyndburn for environmental projects which will improve the quality of life of local residents and contribute to the sustainable development of the Borough.