Ashden
Ashden is a London-based charity that works in the field of sustainable energy and regional development. Its actions include the annual Ashden Awards, advocacy and research in the field of sustainable energy, and mentoring and practical support for award winners.
History
Sarah Butler-Sloss created the awards in 2001, from the Ashden Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts.[1]
In 2011, the charity changed its working name to Ashden, with its full name registered with the Charity Commission being 'Ashden, Sustainable solutions, better lives'.[2] In 2011, Ashden helped set up the Ashden India Renewable Energy Collective, composed of Ashden Award winners working in India working to end energy poverty in India.[3]
Activities
Ashden Awards
The Awards reward and promote local sustainable energy in parts of Europe and the developing world. Awards are given to organisations and businesses that deliver local, sustainable energy schemes with social, economic and environmental benefits. Awards are provided across several different categories, including UK and international awards. Awards for sustainable travel schemes have been provided since 2012. Each award includes a cash prize. The Ashden Awards have been presented to 205 organisations, including NGOs, businesses, local governments and schools.
The Ashden Awards ceremony is held annually at the Royal Geographical Society in London.
Support programmes
Ashden provides a package of support for organisations after they win their awards. It also runs 'LESS CO2', a peer-to-peer mentoring programme for schools to learn from each other about energy saving.[4]
Conferences
Ashden also holds specialist seminars and conferences bringing together their award winners with practitioners, academics, and those who make or influence policy. Examples of recent seminars include one held at Imperial College[5] and another held at DFID.[6]
See also
References
- ^ SFCT. "The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
- ^ Charity Commission. "Ashden, Sustainable solutions, better lives". Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ^ Energetica India. "The Ashden India Renewable Energy Collective to combat fuel poverty". Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ Times Educational Supplement. "How to bring green issues to life in your classroom". Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ Imperial College, London. "Ashden Awards Technical Seminar". Retrieved 2008-11-13.
- ^ Alliance Magazine. "Interview - Sarah Butler-Sloss". Archived from the original on 2009-06-21. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
