Shared Future CIC is using funding from the Network For Social Change Charitable Trust (NSCCT) to establish mentoring, advice and support for a new network of Green Participatory Budgeting Organisers. Launched in May 2025 we have now begun the programme, with participants from across the UK.

Time is running short to protect our planet and achieve Net Zero. Greater citizen power behind the climate transition is urgently needed. Especially if it is going to be a socially just transition, with no one left behind.

Watch our intro video, by Jez Hall, who is leading this exciting project.

“We want to ensure climate policy makers, budget holders and local authorities in England use participatory democracy to ensure every citizen can have their say, and do their bit, over how millions of pounds for climate and environmental projects are being spent… through directing public money in their locality.

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What does it involve?

The project will run from late summer 2025 for around 10 months. During the project participants will be invited to join regular webinars and discussion groups, and work with others in an informal, and practical, online learning community.

Ideally they will host at least one conversation in their community or network to explain how Green PB works and plan a local advocacy campaign or project. They will be supported by Shared Future all the way.

Towards the end of the programme we will co-design new resources and messaging to help others wanting to run or advocate for Green PB in their community.

Who is leading the project?

Jez Hall, a Shared Future founding director, will be leading the project. He has over 20 years experience of supporting, mentoring and running participatory budgeting projects. We’ll also draw on the extensive knowledge of our whole team and associates.

Who is it for?

Almost anyone. Prior experience of participatory budgeting, community organising or in climate activism might be helpful, but the most important ingredient is a desire to learn and take part. Employees of a local authority and local councillors could also join.

Alongside the programme Shared Future are updating a range of resources and briefings on climate themed PB and producing a webinar series. And we have developed a special section on our PB Knowledge base related to climate or green PB.

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As the program develops we will share outputs from it with our wider network and through our ebulletins. If you would like to find out more, contact Jez Hall