Devon charity, Devon Community Foundation is challenging community and voluntary groups across West Devon to demonstrate the steps they are taking to tackle climate change on a daily basis – and win £5,000 in prize money for their group.

The Small Green Steps Award is the brainchild of foundation trustee, Michael Gee, who is offering the prize money.  He believes that even small community and voluntary groups can make a valuable contribution when it comes to tackling climate change.

Michael said: 'Very simple measures like switching to low energy light bulbs, turning your thermostat down, cycling to work and recycling waste can all add up to make a huge difference.  We think community groups are well structured to implement some of these small but vital changes – and to perhaps act as an inspiration to larger organisations in the process!'

Competition entry is simple, with groups being asked to provide brief information on the small green steps they've taken in the areas of saving energy, travelling wisely, saving resources and educating the local community about climate change issues.  Entry forms for the Small Green Steps award can be downloaded from http://www.devoncf.com">www.devoncf.com or call — Karen on 01884 235887 for more information.  Closing date for entries is March 20.