Transition Town Forres was founded in 2008 and is part of the Transition Towns Movement.
We initiate our own projects (see Projects above) and we work with other community groups and Social Enterprises, including Moray Waste Busters, Forres Community Woodland Trust, Forres Area Forum, Forres in Bloom, Forres Group Action, Forres Community Council and LETS, among others. We also actively engage with regional partners such as Transition Black Isle, Moray Allotments Association, REAP, Community Food Moray, Moray Food Network and others.
Transition Town Forres is a Company Limited by Guarantee (company number SC346142) and a registered charity (charity number SC040314). Our constitution is here Memorandum and Articles of Association of Transition Town Forres Ltd . Our initial funding was through the Climate Challenge Fund with a remit to lower the carbon emissions in Forres and increase resilience.
Our vision is for a vibrant and sustainable local community with social and economic resilience to meet the challenges of climate change and fossil fuel depletion.
One strategic aim is to encourage and promote health, choice and empowerment for the people of Forres and local community networks, within an ecologically and and ethically grounded framework. You can read more in our Development plan .
Members of Transition Town Forres come from all walks of life – different ages, backgrounds, qualifications and nationalities. The majority of our members live in Forres, while others come from the surrounding villages including Findhorn, Kinloss, Alves, Rafford and many more.
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March 2024
TTF is delighted to be hosting The Gaff! youth café on Saturday evenings. To book tickets, visit their EventBrite page The Gaff! Youth Project Events | Eventbrite
April 2024
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The Growing After School project is back for the rest of the school year. At TTF every Wednesday afternoon, 4 pm – 5.30 pm.
Drawing on African and Afro Cuban/Brazilian rhythms but also with guided improvisation and play these classes bring people together to experience the joy and power of rhythm, combining technique and …
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TTF is delighted to be hosting The Gaff! youth café on Saturday evenings. To book tickets, visit their EventBrite page The Gaff! Youth Project Events | Eventbrite
Global caravan tribal belly dance is a recognised school of belly dance, taught, practiced, enjoyed and performed around the globe. Caroline is a certified belly dance teacher level 4 with …
Continue reading "Transition Town Forres"
The Growing After School project is back for the rest of the school year. At TTF every Wednesday afternoon, 4 pm – 5.30 pm.
Drawing on African and Afro Cuban/Brazilian rhythms but also with guided improvisation and play these classes bring people together to experience the joy and power of rhythm, combining technique and …
Continue reading "Transition Town Forres"
TTF is delighted to be hosting The Gaff! youth café on Saturday evenings. To book tickets, visit their EventBrite page The Gaff! Youth Project Events | Eventbrite
Global caravan tribal belly dance is a recognised school of belly dance, taught, practiced, enjoyed and performed around the globe. Caroline is a certified belly dance teacher level 4 with …
Continue reading "Transition Town Forres"
The Growing After School project is back for the rest of the school year. At TTF every Wednesday afternoon, 4 pm – 5.30 pm.
Drawing on African and Afro Cuban/Brazilian rhythms but also with guided improvisation and play these classes bring people together to experience the joy and power of rhythm, combining technique and …
Continue reading "Transition Town Forres"
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