NatureWorks: 2026 - 2028
A two-year programme of funded coaching, wellbeing and development for people working across Oxfordshire's social and environmental justice sector.
People working in charities, community organisations and social and environmental initiatives are often doing vital work with limited resources. Rising demand, stretched teams and increasing complexity can leave little time or capacity for their own development, wellbeing and support.
We know that many people working in the sector cannot easily access the coaching, learning and professional development that is more routinely available in other sectors.
Thanks to funding from the The National Lottery Community Fund, from 2026 - 2028 we are able to provide a programme of fully funded opportunities for people working across Oxfordshire's social and environmental justice sector.
The programme creates space to reflect, learn, connect and develop — with nature and regenerative practice informing our approach.Who is the programme for?
The programme is intended for leaders, practitioners and community activists working across Oxfordshire's social and environmental justice sector.
This includes people working in community organisations, charities and social and environmental initiatives, including those developing greenspaces and improving access to nature.
Individual opportunities may have specific eligibility criteria.
What we are offering
Action Learning Sets
1:1 Coaching
These sessions a offer space to focus on the things that matter - whether that's a leadership challenge, professional development, a decision or simply some time to step back and reflect.
Our coaches are highly qualified and experienced, with an understanding of nature, living systems and working in community and social impact organisations.
The usual cost of a coaching session would be £90 per session.
To apply to access free coaching session - use the form here.A four-session peer learning set for community activists and people founding, developing or leading greenspace initiatives in Oxfordshire.
Action Learning provides a structured and supportive space to explore real challenges, share perspectives, learn from others and develop practical ways forward.
The usual cost of attending an action learning set would be £400.
To apply to join our first series of funded action learning sets - use the form here.
CPD and Wellbeing Workshops
A programme of practical sessions exploring themes including wellbeing, leadership, coaching, connection and personal development.Confirmed workshops include:
Coaching with Nature - 20th October 2026. For full information - click here.
Wellbeing, resilience and sustainable organisations - 26th November 2026. For full information click here.
Nature Lift: Learning into Nature to avoid burnout - Spring 2027 - more details coming soon.
The usual cost of a workshop would be £175.
To book onto one of our funded workshops - please visit our dedicated booking page here.
Making the programme accessible
We know that financial cost can often be one of the biggest barriers to accessing coaching, learning and professional development, so we have made all the opportunities in NatureWorks fully funded.
But we know that cost isn't the only barrier. We'd really like to hear from you about anything that might prevent you from attending. If there is any way we can support you to apply or take part, please do get in touch. We welcome your questions, ideas and feedback.
Help us shape NatureWorks
This is a new programme, and we want to make sure it is useful to people working in this field.
As we plan the second year of NatureWorks, we’d welcome your thoughts on what other types of support, learning, development or wellbeing opportunities would be useful.
If there’s something you think is missing, or an area you’d like us to explore, please let us know. Your feedback will help us decide what to offer in the future.attending. If there is any way we can support you to apply or take part, please do get in touch. We welcome your questions, ideas and feedback.
Express your interest
If you'd like to find out more about the programme, discuss whether an opportunity might be suitable for you or your organisation, or simply have a question, please get in touch.
