Our Vision
Small changes. Shared ideas. A positive difference.
What if we could make our community a place where living more sustainably was easier, more affordable and accessible to everyone?
That's what Sustainable Shrivenham is all about.
We are a community-led organisation working to inspire and support people in Shrivenham and the surrounding area to make positive changes in the way we live, shop, eat and use resources.
We believe that sustainability shouldn't be complicated, expensive or just for people who are already passionate about the environment. It's about making small, practical changes that work for everyday life. It's about wasting less, reusing more, sharing what we have and making better use of the resources around us.
Our initial research, including feedback from our community survey and inspiration from the work of Project Drawdown, helped shape our thinking. But our focus is firmly on what we can do together, right here in our own community.
Making a difference, together
We want to create opportunities for everyone to get involved, learn something new and discover how small changes can add up to something bigger.
Whether it's choosing second-hand instead of buying new, reducing single-use plastic, making better use of food, learning to repair something rather than replace it, or sharing tools and skills with others, there are so many ways to make a difference.
We are working to:
Waste less and reuse more – keeping useful things in circulation, reducing unnecessary consumption and finding new uses for things that might otherwise be thrown away.
Make sustainable choices affordable – helping people discover practical ways to save money while reducing their environmental impact.
Share skills and resources – creating opportunities to learn, repair, make and share rather than everyone having to buy their own equipment and materials.
Connect our community – bringing people together through local projects, events, workshops and activities that make sustainability part of everyday life.
Get involved – there's a place for everyone
You don't need specialist knowledge, lots of spare time or a complete lifestyle change to take part. Every contribution, however big or small, helps.
1. Visit The Hub
Come and discover our community sustainability resource on Shrivenham High Street. Browse affordable second-hand items, explore our ethical refill products and browse our craft & stationery room. Whether you buy a little or a lot, every purchase helps keep useful things in use and supports the continuation of this valuable community resource.
2. Come along to a Repair Cafe
Why throw something away if it might be repairable? Bring your broken household items, clothing, electricals and more to our friendly monthly Repair Cafe, where skilled volunteers will do their best to help you give them a new lease of life. It takes place on the 4th Saturday of the month at Shrivenham Methodist Church.
3. Volunteer your time or share your skills
We are always keen to hear from people who would like to get involved. Whether you enjoy organising events, practical projects, repairing, crafting, communicating or simply helping out, your time and ideas can make a real difference.
4. Support our work
As a community-led organisation, we rely on the generosity, involvement and support of local people. Donations help us develop projects, provide resources and continue making sustainable choices more accessible to our community.
