We follow the Doughnut Economics principles asking these questions: Does what we do help the environment and people get basic human needs? Are we mindful about the global impact? Are we kind to ALL people and the environment? Every small step is a progress and we want to spread.
Specific aims
Increase awareness of the vision and solutions ready to be implemented
Improve community engagement and awareness in regenerative and distributive efforts
Support progress in actual outcomes of the town's One Planet Living strategy
Objectives
Through BORO Doughnut FB page, Middlesbrough Community Action NOW FB Group, Whatsapp Group and meetings:
-Organise events and activities that improve public engagement in community actions
-Facilitate workshops and meeting to improve collaborations between horizontal silos (agencies, non-profit organisations, academics) and vertical silos (policy makers, town offices who implement strategies, grassroots organisations and residents) to support find long-term regenerative solutions to social and environmental problems.
-Strengthen network with other local community/environmental organisations and regions to co-learn solutions and systems change
We're building a community where everyone leads. At BORO Doughnut CIC, there's no division between "staff" and "volunteers"—we're all volunteers working together to create positive change in our community and environment.
Your skills, our collective power
Are you a writer, graphic designer, artist, researcher, baker, gardener, or social media creator? Whatever your passion or expertise, there's a place for it here. Love cooking? Help run community kitchens or food projects. Skilled with words? Shape our communications and campaigns. Green-fingered? Lead urban gardening initiatives. Creative with visuals? Design materials that inspire action. Whether you want to launch your own initiative or contribute to existing projects, you'll find a platform that supports your unique talents and amplifies your impact.
Grow while you contribute
This is your opportunity to develop leadership abilities in a real-world setting, learn from diverse collaborators, and share your expertise where it matters most. Research skills meet gardening knowledge, artistic vision connects with social media savvy—the cross-pollination of talents makes everything we do richer and more effective.
Taking steps towards THRIVING Together
We empower you to take action in areas you're passionate about. Climate justice, community wellbeing, social equity, local sustainability—whatever drives you, we provide the collaborative framework to turn your vision into reality. Your existing skills become more valuable here, and new ones develop naturally through meaningful work.
Join us because you believe in community-powered solutions, want genuine ownership over your contributions, and are ready to be part of a movement that proves collective action works. When we, in Middlesbrough COMMUNITY, CONNECT and take ACTION, we take one step closer for people and the nature to THRIVE.
Our Opportunities
Edible Forest Garden and Allotment in Berwick Hills, TS37BY currently has two morning sessions Mondays 11-1pm, Thursdays 10-1pm. We would be grateful if you can help out with gardening and DIY, and encourage more locals to join in.
Research current state of Middlesbrough in terms of Doughnut Economics categories of ecological planetary boundaries and social foundation (SDGs). Visualise and present in blogs and social media. Great opportunity to showcase your skills.