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ECO Action wants you to be our events coordinator.

Event Coordinator Role

Are you passionate about the environment, willing to make a difference and want to bring together your local community?

At ECO Action, we are focused on engaging with local people and inspiring them to take “actions for a greener, healthier future”. 

This is why we have created a new volunteer role to help put on events. These events are held by other environmental organisations, or are our own events like Repair Cafes or new topic-focused Q&A’s.

Your role would be to create a list of events throughout the year which bring people together around a common goal, saving the planet. You would also external event holders and find volunteers to be the helpers on the day. (We already have a list of a few volunteers who want to be part of your team). And don’t worry, you won’t be alone in this! You will work closely with our Volunteers Coordinator and our Marketing team to advertise our presence.

This role is at the heart of ECO Action and is flexible enough to fit alongside what you already do.

If you’re great at planning events, love being part of a friendly team and want to help our planet, then this role is for you.
 

Interested?

We look forward to welcoming you into our team!

ECO Action Celebrates Three Years — And Launches a New Chapter

More than 70 residents, volunteers, partners, councillors, and supporters came together to celebrate ECO Action’s 3rd Anniversary in a positive and inspiring event marking both the organisation’s achievements so far and the launch of its next chapter.

The celebration combined music, conversation, and presentations with opportunities for guests to connect with local groups, initiatives, and volunteers helping to build a greener, healthier future across Windsor & Maidenhead.

The event also introduced ECO Action’s new strategy, which sees the organisation move beyond a single physical Hub and instead focus on reaching more people through communities, libraries, local events, partnerships, and neighbourhood initiatives such as Love Our Street.

Guests heard from local MP Josh Reynolds, who spoke about the growing importance of local action in tackling climate and environmental challenges. He highlighted his support for the cross-party National Emergency Briefing call, urging Government to provide the public with clear, science-led information on climate and nature risks.

Josh also spoke about his ongoing work challenging sewage pollution in local rivers and emphasised the importance of community pressure in driving change. As he told attendees: “Pressure works. Show up, make the case, refuse to go away, and things do shift.”

Although unable to attend in person, broadcaster and environmental campaigner Peter Gibbs sent a supportive message praising the role the ECO Action Hub has played in helping residents access trusted advice, practical support, and local expertise.

Peter said: “To do ‘the right thing’, people need reliable advice… which is why something like the ECO Action Hub is so important.” He also highlighted the importance of supporting nature locally, including making gardens more wildlife-friendly across the borough.

Three years on from its launch, the message from the event was clear: ECO Action’s next phase is not about slowing down — it is about growing outward into the community and inspiring even more people to take practical local action.

🎉 ECO Action Turns 3

We’re turning three—and it’s a moment of both celebration and transition.

Join Us for the last time in the Hub to Celebrate & Shape What’s Next … on Saturday May 16th.

In the past three years, ECO Action has grown into a vibrant community, helping people across Windsor & Maidenhead taking actions for a greener, healthier future. Together, we’ve built momentum, partnerships, and practical local action.

Now, we’re evolving. This event marks:

  • 🌱 Our 3rd anniversary
  • 🏡 The closing of our physical Hub
  • 🚀 The launch of our next chapter

🌍 Why This Event Matters

We’re moving from a single location to reaching more people, in more places, in more ways. Come to the party in our Hub at The Nicholson Centre and:

  • Hear about our new 2026+ strategy
  • Discover how we’ll work through communities, libraries, and local initiatives
  • Explore simple ways to get involved
  • Meet others who care about making a difference locally

👉 Whether you’ve been with us from the start or are just curious, this is for you.

🎯 What We’re Aiming To Do

This isn’t just a celebration—it’s a call to action. We want to:

  • Inspire more people to take small, meaningful steps
  • Invite new volunteers to get involved
  • Share practical initiatives like Love Our Street
  • Build stronger connections across local groups and partners

🗓️ Event Highlights

From 10:00am: 🥂 Welcome with drinks & cake as you arrive and live music 🎶

Special Guests: Including Peter Gibbs (Radio 4), Josh Reynolds (MP), RBWM Mayor Sian Martin, Karen Davies (Lead Cllr for Sustainability).

10:30 – 11:00: 🎤 Short talks celebrating what we’ve achieved, what’s changing—and why, and our vision for the future

11:00 – 1:00: 🤝 Explore & connect with our teams:

  • The new ECO Action strategy
  • Community and partner stalls
  • “Love Our Street” pilot opportunities
  • Status on the RBWM’s plans and updates
  • The Climate Emergency Coalition (CEC) group
  • ☕ Informal conversations, ideas, and collaboration

🌟 Looking Ahead

Our next chapter is about:

  • Working within local libraries instead of a single Hub
  • Taking action out into communities and events
  • Growing initiatives like Love Our Street
  • Offering deeper engagement opportunities for those who want to do more

💚 Come Celebrate With Us

This is a chance to reflect on what we’ve achieved together, meet like-minded people and be part of what comes next: Let’s celebrate—and inspire even more people to do a bit more for our planet.

AI, Sustainability & Community Values

A Two-Page Thought Leadership Perspective from ECO Action

Technology, Responsibility & Opportunity

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming embedded into modern society. From communications and web design to research, administration and creative work, AI tools are increasingly shaping how organisations operate.

For values-led organisations like ECO Action, this raises important questions around ethics, sustainability, authenticity and responsibility.

That’s a conversation worth having. We’ve thought about these issues and have agreed an approach … you can read more about what we’ve decided here.

🌱 VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR ROLE

Dear Volunteers and Supporters.

Our wonderful Volunteers Coordinator, Harpreet, is moving on to an exciting new role (great news for her!) — which means we’re now looking for someone to take on this hugely important role within ECO Action.

As you know, everything we do depends on volunteers. And as we evolve — especially with changes to how we run our Hub — supporting, connecting and growing our volunteer community is more important than ever.

This role sits right at the heart of ECO Action. It’s about welcoming new people, helping them find their place, and keeping our volunteer community active, informed and connected.

We’ll make sure there’s a smooth handover from Harpreet, so you’ll be well supported stepping in.

If you enjoy connecting people, organising things, and being part of a friendly, purpose-driven team — this could be a great fit.

👉 Interested?

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you into our team!!

🎉 ECO Action Turns 3

Join Us to Celebrate & Shape What’s Next on Saturday May 16th

We’re turning three—and it’s a moment of both celebration and transition.

In the past three years, ECO Action has grown into a vibrant community, helping people across Windsor & Maidenhead taking actions for a greener, healthier future. Together, we’ve built momentum, partnerships, and practical local action.

Now, we’re evolving. This event marks:

  • 🌱 Our 3rd anniversary
  • 🏡 The closing of our physical Hub
  • 🚀 The launch of our next chapter

🌍 Why This Event Matters

We’re moving from a single location to reaching more people, in more places, in more ways. Come to the party in our Hub at The Nicholson Centre and:

  • Hear about our new 2026+ strategy
  • Discover how we’ll work through communities, libraries, and local initiatives
  • Explore simple ways to get involved
  • Meet others who care about making a difference locally

👉 Whether you’ve been with us from the start or are just curious, this is for you.

🎯 What We’re Aiming To Do

This isn’t just a celebration—it’s a call to action. We want to:

  • Inspire more people to take small, meaningful steps
  • Invite new volunteers to get involved
  • Share practical initiatives like Love Our Street
  • Build stronger connections across local groups and partners

🗓️ Event Highlights

From 10:00am: 🥂 Welcome with drinks & cake as you arrive and live music 🎶

Special Guests: Including Peter Gibbs (Radio 4), Josh Reynolds (MP), RBWM Mayor Sian Martin, Karen Davies (Lead Cllr for Sustainability).

10:30 – 11:00: 🎤 Short talks celebrating what we’ve achieved, what’s changing—and why, and our vision for the future

11:00 – 1:00: 🤝 Explore & connect with our teams:

  • The new ECO Action strategy
  • Community and partner stalls
  • “Love Our Street” pilot opportunities
  • Status on the RBWM’s plans and updates
  • The Climate Emergency Coalition (CEC) group
  • ☕ Informal conversations, ideas, and collaboration

🌟 Looking Ahead

Our next chapter is about:

  • Working within local libraries instead of a single Hub
  • Taking action out into communities and events
  • Growing initiatives like Love Our Street
  • Offering deeper engagement opportunities for those who want to do more

💚 Come Celebrate With Us

This is a chance to reflect on what we’ve achieved together, meet like-minded people and be part of what comes next: Let’s celebrate—and inspire even more people to do a bit more for our planet.

Eco Question Time & Peoples Emergency Briefing Film

Norden Farm Saturday 18th APRIL 10:30 to 12:30

What to expect

Based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster, as covered by ITV, C4, & the Times. Followed by a short open discussion about what we can do and what it means locally.

  • A powerful 45-minute “level-setting” film featuring Chris Packham, Mike Berners-Lee, Deborah Meaden, surprise guests, and a wide range of other Brits.
  • Clear, evidence-based insights from leading UK experts with a shared understanding of the challenges — and the solutions

Join the conversation

Come along, watch the film, and be part of a constructive, solutions-focused discussion about what we can do next — as individuals and as a community.

After the screening, there will be a live Q&A discussion with Joshua Reynolds MP and Cllr Karen Davies. This is your chance to ask questions and join the discussion.

When and Where?

  • Saturday 18 April from 10:30 – 12:30.
  • Film runs for approximately 45 minutes
  • Followed by an open Q&A discussion.

What next?

* £4.70 donation to ECO Action and 30p cover charge to Norden Farm

Last Thought

The film is only being shown at in-person screenings, not online. Bring a friend or neighbour. Please book your seat asap. Click the QR Code for more information on the film and the Briefing.

Eco Matters – the “First 50” book

We’ve been running since 2022 to help raise local people’s awareness and improve their wellbeing on climate change. As you may know, we’ve published the Eco Matters column every fortnight in the Maidenhead Advertiser. At the end of last year we ran our fiftieth column.

So we have compiled the first fifty into a small book. 

Each Eco Matters column is written by a different person. We’ve covered a wide range of eco topics from heat pumps and electric cars through to bees and Christmas gifts, offering practical advice, information and tips.

Our aim in publishing the book is to make sure that all this great insight and advice reaches as wide an audience as possible beyond the circulation of the newspaper itself. We decided to physically print it (on recyclable paper of course) to ensure it has a more lasting life and makes more impact than a digital-only document.

If you would like one of the remaining FREE copies of the book (otherwise with a cover price of £8.99). If so, just fill in your details on this link and we will send you one of the free copies – assuming they haven’t run out yet.
And if you’d like to help us cover our ECO Matters and ECO Action costs please check out this link too! All contributions very much appreciated.

Lastly, thank you to our co-sponsors; Maidenhead Advertiser, SaveEnergy, and The Louis Baylis Trust. Keep looking in the Maidenhead Advertiser for even more ECO Matters articles: we publish one every 2 weeks, so here’s to the next 50! 
 
Andrew Ingram

ECO Action Event Coordinator 

Join Our Mission: Reduce Carbon, Increase Nature, Improve Wellbeing!

ECO Action are a grassroots movement to inspire and empower our community to create a greener, healthier future within our borough.

We’re looking for someone who can help bring that energy into local events across the community.

We’re seeking an Event Coordinator – a volunteer who can coordinate others running events, organise and support our presence at community events, helping us reach more people and share our mission.

What You’ll Do – As our Event Coordinator, you’ll help us coordinate engaging, high-impact experiences that showcase ECO Action. You’ll play a key role by:

  • Working with volunteers (via our WhatsApp group) to help them run events
  • Coordinating our participation in local events, fairs, markets, and festivals
  • Working with our existing Engagement Coordinator who will choose the most suitable local events
  • Aligning logistics: stall or room bookings, materials, timings, volunteer rotas
  • Creating simple, engaging event ideas — from mini-workshops to talks
  • Ensuring our message shines through: Reduce Carbon, Increase Nature, Improve Wellbeing

Who You Are:

  • Organised, practical, and comfortable juggling details
  • Friendly, confident, and able to support volunteers on the day
  • Passionate about climate action, sustainability, or community events
  • Comfortable with WhatsApp and basic planning tools
  • Ideally with some event experience — or simply keen to learn and get stuck in

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hands-on experience in event planning and community engagement
  • A chance to bring people together around a shared mission
  • Skills in coordination, communication, and volunteer management
  • Connection with a supportive, positive, values-driven team

Interested? To find out more or express interest, email us here 

Together, let’s spark change — one event, one conversation, one moment of inspiration at a time.