Food, Transport, Waste, Economy

A national organisation supporting, promoting and representing community gardens and city farms. Website includes database of all their member farms and gardens, so you can find local projects. Wide range of support on all aspects of community gardens and city farms available to groups wanting set up a project, and for existing projects. Membership free for groups planning or running a garden with a turnover of under £10k

 

A national organisation working on many aspects of sustainable food and farming. Offer advice and training to farmers and growers, and other in the food industry, plus campaigns, farm open days, educational materials, research and lots more. Community groups might be particularly interested to know about the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programme.

www.soilassociation.org (home page)

www.soilassociation.org/csa (pages on community supported agriculture)

 

A national organisation based in Sheffield, they promote and support community composting initiatives. If you’re interested in setting up a community composting scheme, these are the people to talk to. Offer advice, training, ‘how to’ guides, newsletters etc.

 

A ‘think and do tank’ on sustainable economics. Lots of fascinating research and policy work, tools to help communities understand and improve their local economies, and support for social enterprises.

www.neweconomics.org (home page)

www.neweconomics.org/gen/m5_i1_overview.aspx (tools and activities)

 

Don’t forget the resources on your doorstep! Talk to local WI groups, community gardens, beekeepers societies, schools, cycle campaigns, recycling projects, eco home owners, bakers, brewers, solar panel installers… They may be willing to give talks, teach skills, share resources, run tours, offer advice and join in with your projects.

 

 

Campaign for Better Transport

CTC

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