Centre for Alternative Technology Ltd

Who we are

The Centre for Alternative Technology Charity (CAT) is an internationally renowned environmental charity, a world-leading eco centre, and one of the foremost providers of postgraduate environmental education in the UK, based in Powys, Mid Wales.

Working together on the climate and biodiversity crisis

To address the climate and biodiversity crisis, action is needed at all levels and across every sector. Individuals, communities, businesses and government all have a part to play.

CAT provides people with the skills, knowledge and inspiration to work together to create a safer, healthier, fairer future for all.

Our culture and values

A regenerative approach

We aim to develop and showcase best-practice regenerative approaches in the delivery of the project, helping illustrate what’s possible, and influencing other development projects.

Eileen Kinsman said:

“At the heart of our plans is a truly regenerative approach. We’ll be prioritising refurbishment and re-use of existing spaces over new buildings, using low impact materials, minimising energy-in-use, maximising the use of renewable energy, and looking for more opportunities to support the site’s rich biodiversity.

“As well as attracting many more learners and visitors to the Centre and to the local area, the plans are expected to see the creation of a number of new jobs and opportunities for local suppliers, benefiting the local community and the Mid Wales economy for many years to come.”