A little bit About Us…
We started in 2009 as Transition Chipping Norton – a community initiative to help local people transition away from fossil fuels and towards a more sustainable way of living. Some of our early projects involved setting up the Chipping Norton Community Orchard, campaigning for better cycling provision and a community allotment.
Fast forward to 2023, we constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation to better meet the needs of our community. We are still part of the worldwide Transition Network, but in 2025 we rebranded as Sustainable Chipping Norton, in line with many other Transition Groups.
We are also part of Community Action Groups Oxfordshire, a network of over 50 Oxfordshire groups at the forefront of community led climate change action, organising events and projects to take action on issues including waste, transport, food, energy and biodiversity. The network runs over 1,000 events per year, attended by over 60,000 local residents.
Our Most recent impacts
Take a look through our recent Impact Reports which capture how these projects have strengthened resilience, enhanced the environment and connected people.
2025 Age-Friendly Award winner
Youth work and connected communities continues to be at the heart of our ethos, and we were delighted to win an award from Incommon for our Intergenerational Youth Social Action in April 2025.
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We've been enjoying sharing all the different craft projects and the warm, welcoming atmosphere at our Chipping Norton Craft Cafe.
Drop in any time from 2 – 4 on Wednesdays up until the week before Christmas and come and learn something new, work on a project you keep not finding time to do, or share your skills with someone else. Or you'd be welcome to just sit and watch others.
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Some of our members were shocked by a story in the news today…It is hard to ignore a mountain of waste this big.
Join forces with us to help reduce, reuse and recycle where we can, and volunteer at our November Repair Cafe and Clothing Swap.
Please message us if you can help as we can't run these events without people like you.
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Getting out in nature can be so uplifting for our mental and physical health, improving fitness levels, enhancing our gut biomes and creating opportunities to discover new places and people, or keep in touch with old friends.
Here are some of the highlights from this week's walks – we are so lucky to have so many treasures nearby and there is always something new to see.
If you'd like to join us or volunteer to lead any walks, please get in touch on 07517 144828.
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We know this topic is of interest to so many of our members:
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Brilliant to see the beginnings of Enstone's Community Orchard and Wildflower Meadow preparation getting under way this weekend.
Although it was early stages it was clear that there is an inspiring team with a great vision to preserve and improve this space for the benefit of the whole community for many years to come.
With many people having come together through our Fireside Group to join forces and help turn ideas into reality, it was perfect to meet up at Glympton Fireworks for a social celebration after all the hard work clearing the site.
Do get in touch if you'd be interested in supporting this project further.
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