Organised by Friends of the Earth and supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Earthmovers Awards recognise the inspiring work of local environmental groups in their communities.
From Darlington in County Durham to Torfaen in Wales, get inspired by what these local groups have achieved.
WisWin, East and Central, England
The WisWin group formed just before the pandemic to campaign against a planned mega incinerator in Wisbech town. They took action by:
- Informing the public about the real threat of the incinerator. The town is now decorated with over 100 "No Wisbech Incinerator" banners.
- Collecting 2,500 signatures on their petition to tax incinerators.
- Attending public consultation events about the incinerator build.
- Hosting a rally of 200 people, including the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Metro Mayor who spoke out against the incinerator.
As a result, Fenland Council and other local councils have declared their objection to the proposed incinerator.

Darlington Friends of the Earth, North East, England

Liverpool Friends of the Earth, North West, England


Hillingdon Friends of the Earth, London, England


West Yorkshire groups and GALBA, Yorkshire and Humber, England


Climate Action West Midlands, England


Waverley Friends of the Earth, South East, England

Celebrating the whole network
This year we’re giving a special award to our entire network for all their hard work over the last year, despite the trying circumstances. It’s not been an easy time for our groups to campaign and be heard on issues that matter locally, and they’ve had to adapt to new ways of organising too. They’re a credit to us – thank you.