Our Story

Transition Stirling was formed in October 2009, by a group of volunteers who wanted to work on positive solutions to problems that the Stirling area will face in the future, due to rising oil prices and climate change. 

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In late 2012, we received funding to run our first fully-funded project, Wood For All.  Since then, we have run countless projects and programmes, supported and led by our volunteers, board and staff team. We’ve run so many projects, we want to share them with you too!

PAST PROJECTS

Our Vision

Our vision is simple (at least on the surface!)

Transition Stirling works to makes sustainable living easy for people and communities

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Our Mission

Our mission is to create positive environmental change while uplifting communities. We promote sustainable practices that protect the planet, reduce waste and improve quality of life, bringing people together to create a better future for everyone.

We believe in keeping things simple:

Reusing more

Adopting mindful shopping habits that support our planet

Borrowing instead of buying new things for every project

Transforming old things into new

Donating so others can use what you no longer need.

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Our Values

  • We respect resource limits and create resilience.

    The urgent need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, greatly reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and make wise use of precious resources is at the forefront of everything we do.

  • We work with our community to bring an even bigger positive impact

    We look for opportunities to build partnerships and develop a collaborative culture, finding links between projects and designing events and activities to help people make connections

  • The most disadvantaged and powerless people in our societies are likely to be worst affected by rising fuel and food prices, resource shortages and extreme weather events.

    We want to increase the chances of all groups in society to live healthily and with sustainable livelihoods.

  • We foster positive visioning and creativity.

    Our focus isn’t on being against things, but on developing and promoting positive possibilities.

  • Everyone has a part to play! We support autonomy and decision making in a practical and appropriate way for each person.

  • We take responsibility for our actions, holding ourselves to account.

    We communicate with integrity and openness, valuing accuracy over pretence, curiosity over certainty, and enquiry over dominance. We respect abilities and opinions.

  • We’re forward-thinking and committed to finding innovative solutions that drive meaningful change. Creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement are at the core of who we are, looking at both successes and failures to keep on growing

  • We believe in enjoying what we do. That means stopping to celebrate wins and reflect on successes – even in busy times!

    We believe in using creative ways to engage and involve people, having fun, and celebrating success.