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The 2-minute Toolkit

Tell the Bank of England: stop funding the climate crisis

The Bank of England is pumping new money into the dirtiest sectors of the economy, with no strings attached. Sign the petition from 350.org, SumOfUs, and Positive Money. Sign now
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Spread the word about fossil fuel finance

Watch this super-short video about why taking the money out of fossil fuels has to happen, and share it far and wide. Watch & share

The 10-minute Toolkit

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Clean up Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered has invested billions in coal and other fossil fuels. Use these ideas from Fridays for Future to make the bank clean up its act. Clean up now

Contact banks by phone or social media

Give HSBC and Barclays a call to tell them what you think about financing fossil fuels, or ping them a message on the apps. Conact them now
Campaigners protesting at Barclays Piccadilly branch in London

Know what to say

It helps to have some solid reasons why banks should stop funding fossil fuels and start backing clean energy. Here are nine of them. Get the lowdown
Projection on the Bank of England building reads 'It's our money and our future'

Switch your account

As a last resort, you can move your banking away from one that's investing in fossil fuels. Here's how to do it and make an impact. Make the switch

Lots of time

Join People & Planet at your university

People & Planet is the largest student network in the UK campaigning for social and environmental justice, and getting the finance industry off fossil fuels is a priority. Join the group on your campus or start your own. Find out more

Get involved with 350.org

350.org an international movement of ordinary people working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all. There are local groups all over the UK – find one near you. Find a group

Join a local divestment group

Across the country, people are getting councils and institutions to remove fossil fuel companies from their pension investment portfolios. Search the map to find your nearest group. Find a group

Toolkit for local actions

Grassroots groups working on climate across the UK are increasingly turning their attention to the homegrown funders of the climate crisis, and bringing the fight to their doors.

We are here to help you be successful. This page has everything you need to get started. You can also contact us if you want to organize a training or action.

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