Transition Wilmslow is a charity based in Wilmslow, Cheshire. We work together on climate change, biodiversity and health & wellbeing initiatives in Wilmslow, Handforth and the surrounding area.  

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We want to help build a community where people join together to help grow food, plant trees and support biodiversity; where everyone feels safe walking and cycling, where we reduce our dependence on fossil fuels through insulating our homes and businesses, and where possible generating power from nature, and where our peat bogs and woodlands are restored to become the carbon sinks we so desperately need to tackle climate change. 

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We believe that…

♦ If we wait for the governments, it’ll be too little, too late

♦ If we act as individuals, it’ll be too little

♦ If we act as communities, it might just be enough, just in time.

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We are part of the international Transition Network  and Transition Together 

You can see a copy of our Annual Report for 2023 here.

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Our Trustees - Meet the Team

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Andrew Backhouse - Chair - “I’m an ex-teacher, youth- worker and manager, keen on music, walking, gardening, and saving the planet." 

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Lata Anderson - Trustee - "xx

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Florence Collier - Trustee - "Juggler-in-chief at Humblebee HQ - which we've upgraded to an eco home - and lover of all things natural and authentic. My happy place is with my awesome family, eating yummy healthy foods in great company, and dancing my organic bamboo socks off."

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Jackie Gradwell - Treasurer - "Life is best: when chilling with family and dining with friends. Natural habitat: local coffee shops and restaurants, woodlands, mountains, beaches and bogs. Can be found: on a bike, in a boat, on feet and sometimes on skis."

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Julia Fazackerley - Trustee - "I'm a zoologist and conservationist at heart. I love going for walks with my dog and dabbling in wildlife photography."

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David Hughes - Trustee - "Accountant and keyboard player. Originally from Wiltshire so far enough away from Old Trafford to be a United fan."

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​Lisa McClory - Trustee/Secretary - "I'm a tech lawyer by day and in my spare time love spending time in nature muddy walks with the dog, books, puzzles and playing the guitar."​

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Gary Parker - Trustee - "I bring broad management expertise, a love for nature, and a heartfelt commitment to try and be a responsible and impactful ancestor."

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Ken Wallace - Trustee - "I'm a retired Food Scientist who is keen to help reduce our adverse impact on climate change in our local area.  I'm keen to help prevent wastage to landfill, so help with this by heading up a small team to run our very successful repair café three times a year."

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Lisa Johnson - Admin & Communication Support: hours Tuesday 8.30-12.30pm, Friday,  8.30 - 12.30pm - "I'm a nature and animal lover, a real tree-hugger, and all round busy-body, which makes this job perfect for me! I've lived in Wilmslow most of my life and am passionate about improving our community for everyone, but specifically for our children."

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Contact: email us at transitionwilmslow@gmail.com​​​​

 

 

Mission & Vision

​Our Mission:  To make our local area “greener”, our residents healthier, our community more resilient and our
collective actions sustainable.
Our Vision:  A future which is resilient, for our natural environment and community to thrive in partnership.
Our Values:
• Inspiring action(s) to sustain our community in a holistic way.
• Taking Responsibility for our environment and increasing resilience.
• Leading and Advocating change for future generations.
• Collaborating in developing skills and sharing knowledge to pursue our vision.
• Welcoming, encouraging community inclusiveness and participation.
• Growing and Sharing food with one another.

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