Another huge success from our work with ecoACTIVE was announced this summer. The Dukes Foundation informed EcoActive that the charity was selected as the Youth Advisory Board’s 2025 Charity of the Year. This comes with an initial grant of £15,000, with a second tranche of up to £15,000 contingent on the successful delivery and reporting of the agreed outcomes and impact conditions.
The announcement said that their Youth Advisory Board undertook a robust process: each charity was independently assessed using a shared rubric, followed by an in-person session where members conducted a detailed review and discussion. EcoActive stood out unanimously. The Board were particularly impressed by:
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Your proven impact on school communities – delivering hands-on environmental learning that is measurable and meaningful.
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Your alignment with educational values – supporting children and young people to be active participants in climate action.
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Your capacity for partnership and scale – demonstrating readiness to expand your reach and deepen collaboration with educational institutions.