Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership

What Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership does

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership (BCNP) is a Community Interest Company (CIC) operating as a city-wide convening network. Originally founded in 2007 as Bristol Green Capital Partnership and incorporated as a CIC in 2014 with support from Bristol 2015 Ltd, the Partnership rebranded to its current name in 2024 to reflect its expanded scope. Headquartered at EQ, 111 Victoria Street, Bristol, BCNP brings together 1,300+ member organisations spanning businesses, charities, public sector bodies, academic institutions, and community groups across Bristol and the wider West of England to coordinate collective action on climate, nature recovery, and social justice.

BCNP's core product is the network itself — a coordination and convening platform rather than a software technology stack — supported by a portfolio of programmes including the Climate Action Programme (organisational emissions reduction), the Community Climate & Nature Action Project (community-led planning and capacity building), Nature Together (nature recovery and green spaces), the One City Approach (collaborative city governance with Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority), and the Just Transition Framework. The Partnership operates a freemium membership model: core membership is free and open to any qualifying organisation, while a paid "Supporting Member" tier provides enhanced partnership benefits. Programme delivery is resourced by approximately 24 staff, supplemented by a Community Leadership Panel, six community advocates, and an extensive free Resources Library. The technology stack consists of standard SaaS tools (Mailchimp for email, WordPress for the website hosted on Kinsta green hosting, Humanitix for event booking) with no proprietary technology components.

Revenue is generated through four streams: supporting membership fees (paid annual subscriptions), multi-year project grants — primarily from the National Lottery Community Fund (Community Climate Action Fund) and the National Lottery Heritage Fund (Nature Towns and Cities programme) — event and programme sponsorship, and ancillary programme partnerships. Measurable impact since 2020 includes 18,300+ people engaged in local climate and nature action, £4.3M+ in additional funding leveraged for Bristol, 17 community climate and nature action plans co-produced, 382 tonnes CO2 reduced across five community-led projects, 22 km² of green spaces created or improved, 16 new jobs created, and 14 strategic city projects influenced.

Name

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership

Legal name

Bristol Climate and Nature Partnership CIC

Website

https://bristolclimatenature.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership is a Community Interest Company convening 1,300+ member organisations across Bristol and the West of England to coordinate collective action on climate, nature recovery, and social justice through programmes, grants, and partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate and Nature Network Coordination

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Carbon Neutrality/Claims Strategy & Communications (claims substantiation, greenwashing risk) (EUABAKAK)

Keywords

• Climate action network
• Community climate partnerships
• Nature recovery initiatives
• Net zero programmes
• Environmental convening services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Supporting Membership Fees: Organisations can become supporting members (paid tier) which provides enhanced partnership benefits and helps fund the Partnership's core operations and programmes.
2. Project Funding & Grants: Major multi-year funding from the National Lottery Community Fund (Community Climate Action Fund), National Lottery Heritage Fund (Nature Towns and Cities/Nature Together), and other institutional funders to deliver specific programmes such as the Community Climate & Nature Action Project and Climate Action Programme.
3. Event Sponsorship & Programme Partnerships: Sponsorship of specific events, programmes, or initiatives by businesses and organisations seeking to align with the Partnership's climate and nature mission.
4. Free Membership: Core network membership is free, providing broad reach and network effects for the Partnership while paid supporting memberships and project funding subsidise operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership operates as a free membership network of 1,300+ organisations across Bristol and the West of England, convening and supporting cross-sector collaboration on climate, nature and social justice. It delivers programmes such as the Climate Action Programme (business emissions reduction), Community Climate & Nature Action Project (community-led planning), Nature Together (nature recovery) and Green Mingles networking events. Revenue comes from supporting membership fees, project grants (National Lottery Community Fund and Heritage Fund), and event sponsorships.

Product overview

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership operates as a network-based coordination and convening organisation rather than a software product company. Its core offering is the Partnership Network itself - a free membership network of 1,300+ organisations united around a vision for a zero-carbon, nature-rich Bristol. The organisation's programmes include the Climate Action Programme (supporting business emissions reduction), Community Climate & Nature Action Project (community-led climate and nature planning), Green Mingles & Gatherings (networking events), Nature Together (nature recovery), One City Approach (city governance collaboration), and Just Transition Framework. Supporting infrastructure includes a Resources Library, Capacity Building Programme, Community Leadership Panel, and Bristol Network with Community Advocates. The portfolio works together to convene, inform and support organisations across climate action, nature restoration, and social justice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership Network Free membership network of 1,300+ organisations across Bristol and the West of England, convened to collaborate on a zero-carbon, nature-rich and socially just city.
• Climate Action Programme Programme supporting organisations of all sizes and sectors to reduce their carbon emissions through events, resources, peer-to-peer learning and the Climate Leaders Group.
• Community Climate & Nature Action Project Community-led initiative supporting diverse Bristol communities to develop climate and nature action plans, build local leadership and influence policy.
• Green Mingles & Gatherings

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,300 people engaged in local climate and nature action
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• C40-MMC Task Force on Climate and MigrationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Bristol was a founding member of the C40-MMC Task Force on Climate and Migration (launched 2021). The Partnership is actively involved in this global city network addressing climate-driven migration through inclusive urban policies.
• Bristol City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBristol City Council is a core strategic partner and board member. The Council co-leads the One City Environment Board and is the lead authority on the Nature Together project. The Partnership provides a convening and coordination role for the city's climate and ecological agenda.
• Avon Wildlife TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvon Wildlife Trust is a supporting member and key project partner. They provide a Community Ecologist as part of the Nature Together project and collaborate on community nature action initiatives.
• University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUWE Bristol is a supporting member and a board member. The university provides evaluation research for the Community Climate & Nature Action Project and collaborates on policy roundtables and just transition research.
• University of BristolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Bristol is a supporting member and board member. The university's Head of Net Zero Carbon & Sustainability sits on the Partnership's board, and the university collaborates on climate action and research.
• Triodos BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriodos Bank is a supporting member and board member. Their Director of Marketing & Communications serves on the Partnership's board, and they provide expertise on sustainable finance.
• Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSE is a supporting member and board member. Their Director of Local and Community Empowerment sits on the board, and they contribute expertise on community energy and engagement.
• West of England Combined AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Combined Authority is a supporting member and key regional partner, collaborating on the expansion of the Community Climate & Nature Action model across the West of England (Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire).
• Burges SalmoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBurges Salmon is a supporting member. Their involvement demonstrates business sector commitment to the Partnership's climate and nature agenda.
• Smith & WilliamsoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSmith & Williamson is a supporting member, bringing financial and professional services expertise to the Partnership.
• Business WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness West is a board member and supporting member. Their Vice President of Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative sits on the board, and the Climate Action Programme collaborates with Business West on business climate initiatives.
• Walk Wheel Cycle TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalk Wheel Cycle Trust is a supporting member and active partner in community climate action, contributing expertise on active travel and inclusive transport as part of the Community Climate & Nature Action Project.
• Visit WestcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVisit West is a supporting member, contributing sustainable tourism expertise and supporting the Partnership's regional reach across the West of England.
• Your Park Bristol and BathcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYour Park is a project partner in the Nature Together initiative, contributing research on accessible green spaces and supporting community nature action.
• Natural History ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in the Nature Together project and co-chair of the One City Environment Board. Their Chief Executive, Savita Willmott, co-chairs the board alongside a Bristol City Council representative.
• Local Authorities (Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with local authorities across the West of England region to expand the Community Climate & Nature Action model to six new communities, supporting co-production of community climate and nature action plans at a regional scale.
• Bristol BIDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBristol BID collaborates with the Partnership on the Climate Action Programme, showcasing climate progress and creating learning opportunities for businesses.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Wildlife and Countryside Link: UK coalition of 80+ environmental and wildlife organisations working together on policy advocacy. Comparable as a UK-wide convening network for environmental non-profits, providing a model for BCNP's broader coalition-building approach to nature and climate.
• Green Alliance: UK environmental think tank and charity working on environmental policy through research, convening, and advocacy. Comparable as a UK environmental convening organisation with policy influence, though more focused on national policy than city delivery.
• Ashden: UK climate solutions charity accelerating clean energy and nature-based solutions through convening, awards, and grant programmes. Comparable non-profit model delivering programmes, partnerships, and funder-backed activity in the climate space.

Direct peers

• Manchester Climate Change Partnership: City-level climate change partnership serving Greater Manchester. Operates a similar model of convening public, private, academic, and community stakeholders around shared climate goals; directly comparable to BCNP as a UK city-level climate network with regional authority backing.
• Leeds Climate Commission: Independent climate commission convening Leeds-based organisations around carbon reduction targets. Closely comparable to BCNP in mission, multi-sector convening model, and city-level scope; a key UK regional peer.
• Climate Outreach: UK charity specialising in climate change communication and public engagement. Comparable focus on mobilising diverse audiences and under-represented communities around climate action — closely aligned with BCNP's just transition and community engagement work.

Broad incumbents

• UK100: UK-wide network of local authority leaders advocating for clean energy and devolved powers. Broader geographic scope than BCNP but a comparable network-of-members model anchored on public sector partnership and policy influence.
• C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group: Global network of 100+ mayors united for climate action. BCNP is itself a participant via Bristol's membership in the C40-MMC Task Force on Climate and Migration, but C40 operates at a much larger scale and global scope, making it the closest broad incumbent peer for city-level climate convening.

Emerging players

• Forum for the Future: UK-registered charity working with partners on systemic sustainability challenges including climate and nature. Comparable as a mission-driven UK non-profit delivering programmes, partnerships, and convening across sustainability themes, though broader than BCNP's city focus.
• Possible: UK charity working on climate change and sustainability with a focus on public engagement and place-based action. Comparable as a UK mission-driven climate organisation delivering programmes and convening across local networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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