Eco-Trip Grant Winners Announced

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Eight schools have been awarded ‘Eco-Trip’ grants of £250 to help them support and promote Sustainability through their educational visits.

The organisers, EVOLVE Advice, offered eight, £250 grants to help fund projects by schools in England and Wales that help schools to make their offsite visits more environmentally friendly. We received a large number of strong applications, which is reassuring as it shows that schools are keen to embed environmental principles and deliver educational visits in a sustainable way.

The 2023 Eco-Trip Grants are awarded to:

Friars Academy, Wellingborough
Hamilton Primary School, Colchester
Highbank Primary School, Nottingham
Little Ilford School, East London
Netherbrook Primary School, Dudley
Oaks Park High School, East London
Upton-by-Chester High School, Chester
Weavers Academy, Wellingborough

Senior Adviser and Director of EVOLVE Advice, Jake Wiid says: “We were really impressed with the passion and creativity in the applications we received. Lots of schools already run successful onsite projects on recycling and biodiversity protection led by Eco-Clubs and Eco-Councils. It’s fantastic to see children and young people so engaged in sustainability issues. These Eco-Trip Grants will enable schools to take this enthusiasm beyond the school site and into making educational visits more sustainable.”

Find out more about the grants here.

Eco Tips for School Trips Poster

EVOLVE Advice encourages schools to make use of their local learning area but here are some ways to make educational visits environmentally friendly if you are travelling further afield. Download our checklist for sustainable educational visits.