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Ekklesia is not just a think-tank, but also a 'do-tank.' Here you can find a range of ideas on how to make your lifestyle greener, shop ethically, live more simply or take action on a range of justice and environmental issues.
  • 23 Mar
    2009

    Easter is fast approaching and the RSPB have come with a great idea for an alternative Easter gift.

    When you purchase RSPB membership online between 6 April and 14 May 2009, your friend, family member or loved one will not only receive all the standard benefits of membership, but will also be entered into a free prize draw.

  • 23 Mar
    2009

    Gas and electricity prices went up by a whopping 42% in 2008, meaning that the average household had an extra £381 to pay. The good news is that Good Energy - a ‘green’ electricity supplier – has now dropped its prices. Click here to find out how

  • 23 Mar
    2009

    The recession has hit everyone where it hurts most – in the pocket. Threats to the banking system had people running to find somewhere secure to bank their savings and interest rate cuts have left many people's savings sitting idly in the bank earning next to nothing. But you can now get a 10% return with RedAid

  • 23 Mar
    2009

    An alliance of conservation groups that includes WWF-Malaysia is opposing plans by the Malaysian government to build a new tiger park. The creation of the park is problematic and would require the moving of tigers from their natural habitat. WWF-Malaysia argues that this will compromise the Malaysian governments commitment to double tiger numbers by 2020. Find out more about WWF's tiger adoption here.

  • 23 Mar
    2009

    WWF have a released a short film on YouTube of a couple of Pandas getting cuddly, to publicise their upcoming Earth Hour campaign off the back of their programme of panda sponsorship

  • 18 Mar
    2009

    Amnesty international is urging campaigners to help stop the execution of 128 Iraqis. Amnesty International reports that the Iraqi government plans to execute as many as 128 people in the next couple of weeks.

  • 18 Mar
    2009

    There has never been a better time to changing your energy supplyto a green provider. Gas and electricity prices went up by a whopping 42% in 2008, meaning that the average household had an extra £381 to pay. The good news is that all the main prices have now been dropped, so there has never been a better time to go green on your gas and electricity. Click here to find out how

  • 18 Mar
    2009

    Are you considering supporting the work of Cancer Research UK? Why not enter the Race for Life? It has been a the flagship event for cancer research fundraising in the UK since 1994, bringing together thousands of women and men each year to run, jog or walk 5k and raise money to beat cancer.

  • 18 Mar
    2009

    Operation Noah has launched a Church Action Starter Pack for communities wanting to learn and take action on climate change.

  • 17 Mar
    2009

    An historic agreement signed in 1973 which obliges artic states to protect their polar bear populations, is forcing countries to take action against climate change to prevent further degradation of polar bear habitats.

  • 17 Mar
    2009

    The Ethical Superstore has grown from strength to strength over recent years, as the public has become increasingly aware of its wide selection of ethically produced goods, ranging from groceries, through to electronic equipment, fashion and luxury items.

  • 17 Mar
    2009

    A Farmer’s Market at a Preston Church of England church on Saturday (March 21) will celebrate a unique ‘Green’ achievement for a church in North-west England.

  • 17 Mar
    2009

    Eastenders star Kara Tointon is helping put the fun into fundraising by backing this year’s nationwide Quizaid during Christian Aid Week (10 – 16 May 2009), which aims to raise vital funds for the world’s poorest communities.

  • 17 Mar
    2009

    This year there are more ethical ISAs than ever to choose from, covering a range of different ethical issues with differing emphasis. Here are five of the best ethical ISAs that we have found.

  • 17 Mar
    2009

    Surefish.co.uk, Christian Aid’s community website has launched the Church Website of the Year competition, which is being sponsored by Ekklesia.

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