Begin By Starting CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Devon, working to enable people to live and work harmoniously with nature. They aim to bring together various elements at a single site, including homes, training, livelihoods, food production, agriculture, and renewable energy generation, alongside habitat regeneration. Their core mission is community-focused, with assets like land held in trust for other CICs or charities, and a constitution that includes wage limits and ratios.
They partner with Re-Set CIC, which provides a framework for regenerative settlements, allowing Begin By Starting to deliver these projects specifically in Devon and the South West. The organisation is involved in several key areas: habitat regeneration, creating affordable housing, supporting local livelihoods through workshops and training, promoting regenerative agriculture for sustainable food production, and implementing renewable heat and power solutions, often generated on-site.
River Gara, Devon
A project to re-introduce water voles to the River Gara and its tributaries, aiming to create a viable population by reintroducing around 800 water voles over three years. Water voles are a keystone species crucial for wetland ecosystems.
South Hams, Devon
A collaborative creation by The Habitat Group, this booklet encourages nature-friendly gardening. Begin By Starting facilitated the project by securing a grant for printing, and it has been distributed widely and adapted for various local areas.
Sources and distributes wholesale electric fleece blankets to organisations supporting those struggling to heat their homes. The project aims to provide warmth at a low cost, with over 500 blankets distributed so far.
Provides thermal image surveys of homes to identify heat loss, helping to reduce bills, CO2 emissions, and complement retrofit or new build projects.
A collaboration with children's author James Hywel, where his book 'The Adventures of Walter Shrew' highlights the Gara River Water Vole Reintroduction Project, encouraging readers to think about environmental health and water voles.
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Begin By Starting is a not-for-profit, social enterprise, serving the community in SW England, helping ecological and social projects happen. Their listed services include Landscaping, Solar PV and EV charging.
Begin By Starting CIC is registered at Capton Spring, Capton, Dartmouth, TQ6 0JE, in South West.
Begin By Starting CIC states that it works across SW England and Devon.
Companies House lists Begin By Starting CIC as active.
Begin By Starting CIC works in Residential, Agricultural and Energy.
Begin By Starting CIC was incorporated on 2021-01-26.
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