Could you be an eco-changemaker?If you’re aged 16-25 in Newham and Tower Hamlets, interested in nature, art and making a difference in your local area then this could be for you…
Deadline for applications: 29th November 2026
Could you be an eco-changemaker?
If you’re aged 16-25 in Newham and Tower Hamlets, interested in nature, art and making a difference in your local area then this could be for you…
What is ‘Eco-changemakers’?
A fun and creative opportunity for 15 like-minded local young people. We’ll meet every Sunday for 10 weeks, starting with a series of workshops where you’ll be able to develop your knowledge of and skills in art, nature, sustainability and social action. We’ll then support you to create your own Eco-changemaker project over 3 sessions. This project could be a workshop, talk, performance, art piece (or something we haven’t thought of!) which you will present at our Spring Community Open Day at Cody Dock during the Easter holidays.
Why should I sign up to Eco-changemakers?
- Achieve an AQA accreditation in ‘Sustainability, social action and science communication’.
- Meet like minded people in your local area.
- Build your knowledge of local urban nature and topics around sustainability.
- Develop skills in project planning & delivery, leadership, art, and science communication.
- Participants will be paid (at London Living wage) for delivering their project at the Spring Community Open Day.
Other information:
- £5 contribution to travel cost available for each session.
- No prior skills or knowledge needed.
- All abilities and needs are welcome and encouraged!
- All kit and equipment needed throughout the programme will be provided.
We will be accepting applicants on a first come first served basis so get your application in quick via this link!
Programme details:
- For people in Newham & Tower Hamlets aged 16-25.
- Leaders: Esme, Cody Wild Youth Programme Manager & Evie, Cody Wild Education Manager.
- Location: all sessions will take place at Cody Dock 11c South Cres, London E16 4TL
- Dates: We ask applicants to be able to attend all 9 sessions plus the final event where you will present your project…
1pm-4pm
Sunday 31st January – Welcome to Cody Dock: explore the site, learn what you need to know about the programme and meet your fellow eco-changemakers!
Sunday 7th February – Urban nature: discover the variety of wildlife we find in and around Cody Dock and learn to identify different species and the threats they face
Sunday 14th February – Habitat management & conservation: a practical session to develop skills in how to manage woodland habitats.
Sunday 21st February – Sustainability in the world of food & fashion: how sustainable are the food and fashion systems we rely on and what can we do to help?
Sunday 28th February – Telling Stories for a Living Planet: communicating the climate and biodiversity crises through art, nature and storytelling.
Sunday 7th March – Guest speaker, Samia Dumbuya: dive into green skills, community power and creating change.
Sunday 14th March – Lock into your creative practice & project development: use creative methods to explore your ideas for your final project.
Sunday 21st March – Developing projects 1
Sunday 4th April – Developing projects 2
11am-4pm
Sunday 10th April – Spring Forward: Project presentation day!
Deadline for applications: 29th November 2026
We will be accepting applicants on a first come first served basis so get your application in quick via the link below!
If you have any questions about the programme or the application form, please email [email protected].
