How We Are Organised
ACAN is made up of key components:
THE MEMBERSHIP
Urban/rural, student/profesional/retiree, UK/Greece/NL/Sweden… wherever you are, whatever your situation, if you want to get involved in meaningful climate action, ACAN is for you.
THEMATIC GROUPS
We have a diverse range of groups focused on different areas, from Ecology & Biodiversity to Natural Materials, Policy to Urbanism and Climate Justice.
Don’t see what you’re looking for and spot a gap? Contact us and we will help you shape a group! Otherwise, get involved!
COORDINATORS
We have a fantastic community of coordinators who dedicate their time to driving our mission forwards. The coordinators are responsible for shaping and delivering our campaigns and supporting our direct action, from events to education to the creation of responses and statements to policy. Want to get more involved? Ebquire about becoming a coordinator.
MOVEMENT SUPPORT
This small, dedicated team works in the background to support the wider activities around ACAN, and the smooth running of the network.
STEERING GROUP
The role of this key group is to steer work done by others by informing strategy and providing governance. Steering Group members are not responsible for planning and executing campaigns or coordinating events. Steering Group members are responsible for strategic decision-making and representing ACAN to external stakeholders. Additionally, specific roles such as Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair are essential for the smooth functioning of the Steering Group.

ACAN!’s Roles & Responsibilities
1 year role – voted in by membership.
Organisation Wide Strategy:
The steering group provides overall direction and strategic guidance for the organization. They set goals, define priorities, and establish the long-term vision.
Decision Making:
This group is responsible for making key decisions that affect the organization as a whole. They evaluate proposals, allocate resources, and ensure that the organization stays aligned with its mission and objectives.
Risk Management:
Members of the steering group assess risks and opportunities facing the organization. They develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure that appropriate measures are in place to manage potential threats.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
This group monitors the performance of the organisation against its goals and objectives. They review activities, and provide feedback to ensure that the organisation is on track to achieve its strategic objectives.
Overview of MS and Coordinators:
This group monitors the performance of the organisation against its goals and objectives. They review the activities of both the MS work and the Thematic Group activities driven by the coordinators to make sure that they are aligned.
Volunteer role – rolling with 6 month check-ins.
Subject Matter Expertise:
Thematic group coordinators possess knowledge in specific areas relevant to their respective thematic group and ACAN’s three core missions of decarbonisation, ecological regeneration and cultural transformation.
Group Custodianship:
Coordinators lead teams focused on particular themes or projects within the organisation. They define objectives, assign tasks, and provide guidance and support to group members.
Collaboration:
Coordinators facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members. They encourage open communication, foster a culture of learning, and promote cross-functional collaboration to achieve common goals.
Facilitate Campaigns + Activities:
Thematic group coordinators design and facilitate the group’s thematic activities and campaigns. They provide feedback, recognize achievements, and address any issues or concerns to ensure that groups are functioning effectively.
Cross Organisational Communication:
Coordinators have direct access to the Movement Support team to get support and advice, and access to resources in order to help initiate and run activities
and campaigns specific to their thematic group goals.
Contracted role – rolling, with 6 month check ins.
Resource Management:
Members of the MS team manage resources such as finance, legal, personnel, operations, and communications (marketing). They optimise resource allocation to maximise effectiveness. They develop the organisational strategy and work with both national and international stakeholders to drive collaborations to support ACAN!’s efficacy.
Drive Organisational Sustainability:
The MS team establishes and cultivates positive action in the Thematic Groups. They monitor activities, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to support coordinators and members to be effective, not burn out and to have access to resources and support.
Daily Management:
This group oversees the day-to-day activities of the thematic groups. They ensure that operations run smoothly, resolve any issues that arise, and maintain efficiency and productivity across all departments.
Compliance:
This group ensures that the organisation complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. They stay informed about legal requirements and ensure that all ACAN! activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations.
Execution of Plans:
The MS team is responsible for implementing the strategies and plans agreed by the steering group. They translate high-level goals into actionable tasks and allocate resources to achieve them.
Steering Group 2025/2026
Voted in by our members, here are the Steering Group Responsibilities and People
Organisation Wide Strategy:
The steering group provides overall direction and strategic guidance for the organisation. They set goals, define priorities, and establish the long-term vision.
Decision Making:
This group is responsible for making key decisions that affect the organisation as a whole. They evaluate proposals, allocate resources, and ensure that the organisation stays aligned with its mission and objectives.
Risk Management:
Members of the steering group assess risks and opportunities facing the organisation. They develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure that appropriate measures are in place to manage potential threats.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
This group monitors the performance of the organisation against its goals and objectives. They review activities, and provide feedback to ensure that the organisation is on track to achieve its strategic objectives.
Overview of MS and Coordinators:
This group monitors the performance of the organisation against its goals and objectives. They review the activies of both the MS work and the Thematic Group activities driven by the coordinators to make sure that they are aligned.

Jeremy Till
Professor of Architecture, Central Saint Martins, UAL & ACAN! Steering Group Member and Chairperson

Tom Bennet
Director, Studio Bark & ACAN! Steering Group Member

Joe Penn
Architect, Rock Townsend Architects & ACAN! Steering Group Member

Rebecca Cooper
Sustainability Specialist, Buckley Gray Yeoman & ACAN! Steering Group Member

Suzy Nelson
Coordinator in the ACAN! Existing Buildings Group & ACAN! Steering Group Member

Mark Rowe
Sufficiency Consultant, Architect, Passivhaus Designer, Retrofit Coordinator, Awards Judge, Guest Critic, City Farm Trustee and ACAN! Steering Group member.

Aakash Mathialagan
Part 2 Architecture graduate and Passivhaus Designer focused on low-carbon retrofit and whole-life carbon and ACAN! Steering Group member.

Mark Rowe
Sufficiency Consultant, Architect, Passivhaus Designer, Retrofit Coordinator, Awards Judge, Guest Critic, City Farm Trustee and ACAN! Steering Group member.

Aurore Baulier
Founded her own practice, Atelier Baulier, in 2017 in London. Aurore is also a certified Passivhaus Designer and has been a coordinator for the ACAN Natural Materials group since 2022. ACAN! Steering Group member.
Movement Support 2025/2026
A mix of voluntary and paid roles, here are the Movement Support Team and People
Resource Management:
Members of the MS team manage resources such as finance, legal, personnel, and communications (IT).They optimize resource allocation to maximise effectiveness. They develop the organisational strategy and work with both national and international stakeholders to drive collaborations to support ACAN!’s efficacy.
Drive Organisational Sustainability:
The MS team establishes and cultivates positive action in the Thematic Groups. They monitor activities, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to support coordinators and members to be effective, not burn out and to have access to resources and support.
Daily Management:
This group oversees the day-to-day activities of the thematic groups. They ensure that operations run smoothly, resolve any issues that arise, and maintain efficiency and productivity across all departments.
Compliance:
This group ensures that the organisation complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. They stay informed about legal requirements and ensure that all ACAN! activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations.
Execution of Plans:
The MS team is responsible for implementing the strategies and plans agreed by the steering group. They translate high-level goals into actionable tasks and allocate resources to achieve them.

Steph Makins
Digital Marketing Manager

Roxana Caplan
Operational Support Officer

