Planet Cheltenham is a community-led climate action network and Vision 21 initiative based in Cheltenham, bringing together residents, businesses, schools and local organisations to accelerate the town’s response to the climate and ecological emergency.
Beginning as 15 local residents coming together in early 2020, the group looked at collective solutions to climate change. As a Vision 21 Initiative, Planet Cheltenham created a sustainability centre in Cheltenham for the whole community to use and engage in local solutions. Planet Cheltenham’s Community Climate Hub opened early in 2026.
Secondly, the group is delivering and developing a number of community based activities and solutions to help raise awareness of the dangers of climate change and to offer locally based answers to challenging issues. Planet Cheltenham is a connector, convenor, and catalyst, building connections between members of the community.
Since 2020, Planet Cheltenham has hosted a number of inspiring projects and groups including a Doughnut Economics Learning Journey, Climate Changemakers, Youth Climate Group and most recently the Future Fit Homes cohort. Over 60 residents took part, leading to 74 retrofit actions and a community of support that is still reaching new people.
