Goring Gap Environmental Organisation (GGEO)
Mend the Gap supported the founding of the Goring Gap Environmental Organisation (GGEO) as a Charity in Goring in 2021. Their current activities include: engaging volunteers in monitoring water quality along the Thames, running a repair café and supporting a range of events in the community to raise awareness of the environment in and around Goring.
GGEO has been supported by Mend the Gap to set up their organisation, including:
- Bringing together individuals and trustees to lead the organisation
- building membership
- Setting up a charitable framework
- Benchmarking and creating partnerships
- Designing a new website and newsletter
- Support with water quality monitoring
Find out more about GGEO on their website Here
Water Quality Monitoring
Citizen scientist volunteers with GGEO learn how to test for water quality with the charity Thames21.