Futureproof Cumbria

Cumbria Action For Sustainability (CAfS) is a charity based in Penrith that works with individuals, businesses, and communities in Cumbria to help them reduce their carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Founded in 1998 as Eden Local Agenda 21, the organization changed its name in 2008 to reflect its county-wide work. CAfS promotes low-carbon living, energy saving, and reduced use of fossil fuels by providing information, advice, and motivation through educational events, site visits, and practical projects. The organization works with householders, local environmental action groups, parish councils, communities, and businesses to tackle climate change and rising energy costs in Cumbria. CAfS supports communities and organizations to take action, undertakes practical projects, provides training and events to increase skills, organizes the annual Cumbria Green Build Festival, and offers various services from home energy audits to bespoke projects for local agencies. The organization's vision is a zero carbon Cumbria, bringing about a better way of life in balance with the environment.