We all know that the climate crisis is out of control, but what most of us don’t know is that the institutions we trust — like our local councils, faith organisations, universities, employers and even our charities — are often bankrolling the culprits responsible.
UK Divest is a grassroots movement working to take back power from the world’s most destructive and profiteering industry by ending investments in fossil fuels.
Together, we are calling on public and private institutions to divest from fossil fuels and take action to secure a safe and healthy planet for future generations.
Update: Support from UK Divest
UK Divest is a network of hundreds of campaigners across the UK that call for fossil fuel divestment.
Since 2019, a small staff team has provided support to the UK Divest network by offering 1-2-1 calls and campaign advice, providing research and bespoke resources, and organising workshops and trainings. With the current political landscape, funding has been strained across several sectors. Unfortunately, this means that there won’t be dedicated staff available to support the network from April 2026, until further funding can be secured.
Despite this, there are thousands of incredible divestment campaigners working across the UK to make our pensions and our institutions fossil free. If you’d like to get involved, whether you’re an experienced organiser or brand new to divestment, please join the Fossil Free network for connection, updates, and support.
Our network’s efforts have resulted in hundreds of divestment commitments from our institutions, contributing to the divestment of an estimated $40 trillion across the world. With the Government currently undertaking its landmark Pensions Review, we have even more opportunities to make our pensions work for our retirements and for the environment.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this vital work over the years, and to all of you continuing (or starting!) this work now.
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Find out about news and events, campaign resources, and opportunities to get involved with your local divestment campaign group.
