Climate Outreach and Information Network

The Climate Outreach and Information Network (COIN), operating under the name Climate Outreach, is a UK-based nonprofit charity dedicated to public engagement on climate change. Registered with the charity number 1123315, it was established in 2004 with the mission to inspire lasting changes in attitudes and behaviors regarding climate issues through innovative communication and education strategies.

History and Background
Climate Outreach was co-founded by George Marshall and Richard Sexton in 2004. It emerged from the recognition that despite decades of scientific consensus, international summits, and environmental campaigns, society was not sufficiently mobilized to take action on climate change. The founders aimed to address this gap by focusing on how people think and feel about climate change, shifting the narrative from purely scientific discourse to one more rooted in human experience and social context[4][5].

Mission and Activities
The organization works with a broad range of partners—from charities to community groups—helping them craft new and more effective climate narratives. Its approach is grounded in over 20 years of social science research and insight into climate communication, which the charity translates into practical advice, workshops, training programs, and public engagement tools.

A key element of its work is Climate Visuals, which promotes a more diverse, relatable, and compelling visual language for climate change communication. Climate Outreach also conducts significant social research, including projects like Britain Talks Climate, to better understand public perceptions and attitudes toward climate change across the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) and increasingly on a global scale[2][3].

Impact and Reach
Every year, Climate Outreach collaborates with hundreds of organizations, helping them to tell climate stories that resonate more effectively and foster a social mandate for climate action. Their work has been influential in shifting the climate communication landscape from a focus on scientific facts alone to a more people-centered story that drives engagement and action[3][4].

Financial Overview
For the financial year ending March 31, 2023, Climate Outreach reported a total income of approximately £2.64 million, primarily from donations and legacies. Expenditure totaled around £2.29 million, with the majority allocated to charitable activities. The organization invests significantly in raising funds to support its activities and outreach efforts[5].

Summary
Climate Outreach and Information Network stands as a pioneering British charity focused exclusively on public engagement with climate change. By combining rigorous research, innovative communication strategies, and practical tools, it plays a critical role in fostering understanding and motivating action on climate issues in the UK and beyond.

Note: All information is based on publicly available data as of 2025.

[1] https://climateoutreach.org [2] https://climateoutreach.org/locations/uk/ [3] https://climateoutreach.org/about-us/ [4] https://climateoutreach.org/about-us/who-we-are/ [5] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?subid=0&regid=1123315