The Environment Forum exists to represent and empower its members at a strategic level whilst building capacity and celebrating success of its members. The Environment Forum is hosted by Voluntary Action Leeds.

There are currently 130 members of the Environment Forum, who are supported by three key strands of work:

• Strategy and Representation
• Communication
• Training

Latest Updates

For Environment Forum updates and information including e-bulletins to download, meeting information and more visit the Environment Forum Updates page in the News section.

The Environment Forum represents the view of Third Sector groups working in the field of environment on key partnership bodies in the city. It does this by convening a strategic working group which sets priorities for the work of the Environment Forum and feeds them into relevant decision making bodies through representation.

The Environment Forum links to strategic decision-makers by sending representatives to the Environment Leeds Climate Change Partnership and Aire Action Leeds river management partnership.

The Environment Forum has representation at Third Sector Leeds, through this link it has influence at a higher strategic level, such as the Leeds Initiative through the Sustainable Economy and Culture Partnership Board.

If you want to know more contact Richard Whitmill at VAL email richard.whitmill@val.org.uk or call 0113 297 7920

Environment Forum members receive regular email bulletins that promotes workshops, events, funding opportunities and initiatives appropriate to the development of groups engaged with the Environmental agenda in Leeds.

Recent Bulletins

Download recent bulletins from the Environment Forum Updates page in the News section.

To join the Environment Forum mailing list please contact William Gray email william.gray@val.org.uk

The Environment Forum is now in the process of developing a 12-month programme of workshops and training opportunities which will build the capacity of Forum members. The programme is likely to include governance training, funding skills, skills to deliver outdoor workshops, and how to influence the Council at a strategic level and other topics.

For details of upcoming free training sessions see the Environment Forum Training page.