'We are delighted' - Blackpool Sea View Trust schools recognised with top environmental award nomination
“This recognition is a fantastic reflection of the collective effort across our entire Trust”
The Sea View Trust - which includes four Blackpool schools, has been shortlisted for Environmental MAT of The Year 2026.
The trust, which embodies Anchorsholme Academy, Devonshire Primary Academy, Revoe Learning Academy and Park Community Academny has placed sustainability at the heart of a mission to reach Net Zero.
Katrina Brockbank, sustainability lead at The Sea View Trust said: “We are absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for Environmental Trust of the Year at the MAT Excellence Awards 2026.
“This recognition is a fantastic reflection of the collective effort across our entire Trust - from our dedicated staff to our inspiring learners, who make sustainability a daily priority.
“It’s incredibly encouraging for all colleagues to see their hard work acknowledged, whether that’s through our school and college eco initiatives or the ongoing sustainable improvements to our buildings and facilities.”
What are they are doing to reach Net Zero?
They have a trust-wide decarbonisation program, installing heat pumps, solar PV, and insulation upgrades to five of its schools in one coordinated project.
This is saving 311.61 tCO₂ (tonnes of carbondioxide) annually. The trust is driving measurable progress towards Net Zero while empowering pupils to become the sustainability leaders of
tomorrow – through Environmental Action Plans across all settings.
How are they being helped?
Nero Energy have been a key partner in supporting the Trust to improve and further develop their Climate Action Plan and Decarbonisation journey.
Nero Energy is a Blackpool-based UK energy management and decarbonisation consultancy that helps organisations cut carbon and cost while managing their energy intelligently.
Nero partnered with The Sea View Trust to turn a bold Net Zero ambition into a deliverable programme.
Rather than tackling each school in isolation, Nero designed and project-managed the works as a single, coordinated programme across all five schools.
They assessed each building, designing the improvements, and overseeing the installation of air source heat pumps, solar PV, insulation, electrical capacity upgrades and energy monitoring.
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“This nomination belongs to everyone in our community, and it gives us even more motivation to continue driving forward our sustainability mission together.”
“Whether The Sea View Trust wins Environmental Trust of the Year 2026 on Thursday or not, it has been motivating and rewarding to receive a nomination - having their commitment to their
sustainability improvements recognised and celebrated already feels like a huge win.”
The award ceremony takes place in London on June 11.