The coalition is part of a three-year, £1.5 million programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

Clean Slate Training & Employment is joining a new coalition led by Thrive LDN to support Londoners facing the combined pressures of climate change and mental wellbeing challenges. The initiative forms part of a three-year, £1.5 million programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund to develop community-led approaches to climate resilience across the capital.

The programme brings together community organisations, local partners and residents to co-create practical responses to both the climate crisis and mental health inequalities. A particular emphasis is placed on engaging those most affected by these issues, including young people, people on low incomes and racialised communities. 

Jeff Mitchell, managing director of Clean Slate Training & Employment, said: “Financial anxiety is a huge burden, and it can feel impossible to think about bigger issues like climate change when you’re worried about paying the bills. By linking practical support with community action, we can empower people to improve their own wellbeing and their local environment.”

Money-first climate resilience

Clean Slate’s contribution to the coalition focuses on improving financial resilience as a foundation for climate preparedness. Through its money-first climate resilience work, the organisation will help participants address money worries, strengthen confidence and explore practical steps to prepare for future climate impacts. This includes guidance related to housing conditions, energy use and day-to-day financial decision-making that can support wellbeing as well as resilience.

As part of the programme, Clean Slate will provide one-to-one support from January 2026, supported by a suite of digital and print resources. These will include a Money-First Climate Resilience quiz designed to prompt reflection and engagement, along with a dedicated magazine and other accessible content to help people navigate both financial and climate-related challenges.

The coalition will also work with local groups to understand how best to engage Londoners in conversations about climate, wellbeing and resilience. Clean Slate will contribute insights from its long-standing work with people experiencing financial hardship, helping to shape approaches rooted in lived experience and practical support.

Further updates on the programme and its activities will be shared as development continues. To read more about the coalition and its partners, click here.

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