About Changeworks
Changeworks wants everyone we work with to be inspired and able to take action which benefits people and the environment.
We are a recognised leader in the delivery of solutions that enable people to live and work more sustainably. We are an environmental charity and social enterprise, working in collaboration with public and third sector organisations, schools, communities and businesses to:
- Inspire and enable action to reduce CO2, waste and fuel poverty
- Build confidence and skills to make sustainable choices
- Share our knowledge and learn from others to maximise our impact
- Deliver the best possible service creatively and professionally.
Changeworks Services
First established in 1989 as Lothian and Edinburgh Environmental Partnership (LEEP), Changeworks has built a strong reputation for effective and innovative service delivery. With more than 140 staff in Edinburgh, Inverness, Shetland, Orkney, the Western Isles and Argyll, Changeworks services span a range of needs:
- Changeworks Recycling is one of the most successful examples of a sustainable, profit-making social enterprise in Scotland.
- Changeworks Consultancy delivers respected, impartial services including training, energy modelling, behaviour change research and feasibility studies for renewable energy.
- Changeworks Projects advises and supports householders and communities needing assistance with fuel poverty, waste prevention and energy efficiency.
- Energy Saving Scotland advice centres, operated by Changeworks in South East Scotland and Highlands and Islands, support householders, community groups, businesses, local authorities and registered social landlords with improving sustainable energy, transport and water use. Energy Saving Scotland is part of the UK-wide Energy Saving Trust.
- Co-ordination and Information Exchange activities include Changeworks representation on Zero Waste Scotland, the Community Recycling Network Scotland, Waste and Resource Use 2020, SCVO Policy Committee and Edinburgh Voluntary Sector Strategy Group. Changeworks also takes a coordinating role in the exchange of ideas and information among public sector, housing and industry groups.
Changeworks: Maintaining High Standards
Changeworks won Best Public Service Provision in The Scottish Green Awards 2011, holds the Investor in People and Investor in Volunteers national standards, and has achieved the environmental management accreditation ISO 14001.
