Community Environmental Educational Developments

0191 549 8899

CEED carries out practical work with volunteers to support communities to improve their environment

CEED enables people to understand and contribute to local and global environmental issues by developing and providing access and responses to and for sustainable communities Aims:To promote public awareness into issues relating to the environment, ecology, nature conservation and sustainable communities.To promote public benefit by providing opportunities in the interest of social welfare, healthy living, environmental quality and sustainability with the object of improving conditions of life

Why the community needs us
CEED provides expert support and skills to community groups, youth projects and schools. A focus is on practical improvements - bringing under used or neglected open space into community use. CEED provides training and volunteering opportunities to allow residents to play a key role in environmental projects and learn a variety of skills including conservation, horticulture and woodcraft. CEED also delivers a range of activities to get people out and about enjoying the natural environment

Our impact on the community
Over 1000 volunteer work days per year, helping communities to create and use their green space. School holiday activities - encouraging outdoor play and exploration. CEED's projects include creating spaces for people to enjoy, to benefit wildlife or for food growing and to give people chance to enjoy nature. CEED provides support and skills as needed to develop and deliver projects.

Volunteers needed

Trustees: CEED's executive committee is seeking new members to help shape the strategic direction of CEED and to provide valuable support and advice to staff and volunteers. In particular, Treasurer role but also people with experience of connecting to communities. Please do get in touch for an informal chat. Social media: Volunteer support needed to help keep on top of updating the community with our news and activities.

What your gift could provide

£5

Volunteer travel expenses to help deliver family holiday activities

£10

Crafty materials to give at least 10 children oodles of outdoor fun

£25

A skilled project officer for 1 hour to lead adult volunteers or family outdoor activities.

Charity Information

Community Environmental Educational Developments

Telephone: 0191 549 8899

Address: Park Keepers Lodge, Roker Park, Roker Park Road, Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR6 9PL

Established in: 1986