​What was One Planet Pioneers?

​One Planet Pioneers (OPP) was a project which aimed to develop the skills of young people through environmental projects.

 

As a delivery partner on the project, we worked with Middlesbrough Environment City, Tees Valley Wildlife Trust and Teesside University, as well as a range of local organisations to deliver the five-year project which was funded through the National Lottery Community Fund's Our Bright Future programme.
 

The project improved the lives of young people, aged 14-21 years, by enhancing their skills and experiences through involvement in a diverse range of environmental activities, using the One Planet Living approach.

 

Middlesbrough Environment City and Tees Valley Wildlife Trust provided volunteering, training and apprenticeship opportunities. Our role was to engage young people on to the project, deliver activities and provide ongoing support to help the participants make the most of their time on the project. 

The project provided 400 places for volunteering in Middlesbrough and 24 apprenticeships, with a total of 30,000 hours of participation.