What THE PLACE-BASED INITIATIVE LTD does

The Place-Based Initiative Ltd is a UK-registered non-profit limited company whose mission is to organize and make accessible the large volume of climate change information relevant to local councils and community groups. The organization operates as the parent entity of The Great Collaboration (greatcollaboration.uk), which is its active implementation platform. The core product is a map-based data visualization interface that places curated climate action resources, guidance, and community-group information onto interactive maps, designed so that local councils and community organizations can reach the information appropriate to their needs within three clicks and locate nearby groups with shared aims.

The platform is targeted at two primary user groups: UK town and parish councils, and community climate action groups, with the value proposition centered on reducing information overload and enabling local coordination. The organization has no app, no public API, no disclosed integrations, and no commercial pricing model; its distribution is digital, self-serve, and domestic (United Kingdom only). The company is governed by a six-member voluntary Board of Directors drawn from the UK local government ecosystem, including the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC), the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Climate Emergency Network, the Warwickshire and West Midlands Association of Local Councils (WALC), and the Dorset Climate Action Network.

The revenue model is not publicly disclosed and no funding rounds, grants, or financial figures are reported. Outreach is conducted via a Wix-hosted website with a membership application form and through the network relationships of its board directors. The organization's stated technology is a curated, map-based interface rather than an AI- or automation-driven platform.

Name

THE PLACE-BASED INITIATIVE LTD

Legal name

The Place Based Initiative Ltd

Website

https://placebasedinitiative.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Place-Based Initiative Ltd is a UK non-profit that operates The Great Collaboration platform, mapping and organizing climate action information for local councils and community groups within the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Action Information Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF)

Keywords

• Climate action mapping
• Local council resources
• Community climate networks
• Climate data visualization
• Non-profit climate services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Place-Based Initiative Ltd operates a map-based climate action information platform that aggregates and organizes climate change data for UK local councils and community groups, enabling them to access targeted resources within three clicks. The company operates as the parent entity of The Great Collaboration (greatcollaboration.uk), which serves as the active implementation site for sharing good practice in voluntary climate action and connecting groups with similar aims.

Product overview

The Place-Based Initiative Ltd operates as a non-profit organization that provides a climate action information platform. The company functions as a parent organization, with The Great Collaboration (greatcollaboration.uk) serving as its active sub-brand platform that puts its climate action mission into practice. The platform aggregates and visualizes climate change information through maps, enabling local councils and community groups to access targeted information appropriate to their needs within three clicks. The organization focuses on connecting groups with similar aims and sharing good practice in voluntary climate action.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Great Collaboration: Active site for putting climate action aims into practice, serving as a platform for local councils and community groups to access targeted climate change information and connect with nearby groups.

Products and services

• The Great Collaboration A community-focused website and map-based platform that aggregates curated climate change information, shares good practice in voluntary climate action, and enables UK local councils and community groups to find nearby groups with shared aims and access targeted climate action resources.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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