About Green United

Green United was created by young people in Lewes, supported by adults, in response to the climate emergency.

All primary and secondary schools in Lewes, along with Lewes Old Grammar and the University of Sussex, are involved through the active support of young people, parents, teachers, local councillors, governors, and staff and students from the University of Sussex. For those interested, the thinking behind Green United can be explored here.

Green United invites organisations and individuals to contribute their time, talent (skills), or treasure (financial support) to address local concerns identified by young people. A Youth Board oversees the allocation of funds, supporting projects and initiatives suggested by the young people themselves.

Youth Board members September 2024 – July 2025

Lewes Old Grammar School

Eloisa

Lulu

Oliver

Priory School

Edward

Heloise

Leo

Milly

Poppy

Rosa

Sofia

Southover CE Primary School

Carlotta

Chloe

Molly

Theadora

South Malling CE Primary School

Arthur

Wallands Community Primary School

Oli

Toby

Western Road Community Primary School

Edie

Joe

Malia

Pixie

The Team

Amber Brown

I work on EU campaigns at CHEM Trust, an environmental and health NGO. We collaborate with scientists, other NGOs, and policymakers to improve chemical regulations and prevent chemical pollution from causing long-term damage to wildlife or humans. I have a BSc in Zoology and an MSc in Global Biodiversity Conservation.

Amy Knight

I am a Facilitator and Safeguarding Officer for Green United. I am also a PhD student and qualified primary school teacher interested in championing pupil voice.

Anne-Meike Fechter

I am a Priory school parent and a Reader in Anthropology at Sussex University. I am interested in making social change happen.

Emma Montlake

I am a Southover school Mum who works for the Environmental Law Foundation, which empowers local communities to participate in environmental decision-making and challenge bad decisions. Keeping it local is an essential part of this approach.

Fred Hoad

I am a local accountant with school-aged children. I want their voices to be heard so that young people can have more of a say in the world.

John Parry

I’m a retired senior lecturer at the University of Sussex, and throughout my professional life, I have championed the voices of young people.

Perpetua Kirby

I am a researcher interested in how schools support children and young people in engaging with life’s uncertainties, such as climate change and COVID-19.

Simon Thompson

I’m a Professor of Education at the University of Sussex and responsible for running the Department of Education. I’m committed to ensuring all educational experiences have sustainability as a core focus and learning from the voices and concerns of children and young people. This is why I believe Green United is such an important initiative.