Crime |
| Crime
Concern |
Tel: +44 1793 863500
Web:
http://www.crimeconcern.org.uk |
• A charity working across
England and Wales to reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and
the fear of crime. Your local police station can also provide
advice on community safety issues. |
Education |
| ContinYou |
Tel: +44 20 8709 9900
Web: http://www.continyou.org.uk
|
• One of the UK's leading community
learning organisations. Offers opportunities to people who
have gained the least from formal education and training and
demonstrates the links between the areas in which learning
can make a difference to people's lives. |
Workers Education Association
Corporate Services
3rd Floor
70 Clifton Street
London EC2A 4HB |
Tel: +44 20 7426 3450
Email: national@wea.org.uk
Web: http://www.wea.org.uk |
• The UK's largest voluntary
provider of adult learning opportunities. Helps over 130,000
people to learn in England and Scotland each year. |
Energy
& Climate Change |
| Centre for Sustainable
Energy (CSE) |
Tel: +44 117 934 1400
E-mail: info@cse.org.uk
Web: http://www.cse.org.uk |
• A national charity that works
with people and communities on environmentally sound and affordable
energy services. |
Climate Outreach
Information Network (COIN) |
Tel: +44 1865 727911
Web: http://www.coinet.org.uk |
• A charitable trust formed
in 2004 to engage the public directly about climate change.
Runs training and has a range of resources. |
Energy
Saving Trust |
Tel: 0800 512 012
Web: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/help_and_support/local_energy_saving_advice |
• A charitable trust formed
in 2004 to engage the public directly about climate change.
Runs training and has a range of resources. |
National Energy Action
(NEA) |
Tel: +44 191 261 5677
Web: http://www.nea.org.uk |
• A charitable trust formed
in 2004 to engage the public directly about climate change.
Runs training and has a range of resources. |
Wind and Sun |
Tel: +44 191 261 5677
Web: http://www.windandsun.co.uk |
• A small but excellent company
that sells and installs renewable energy systems. They have
an excellent website that is the best 'first stop' for anyone
thinking of investing in renewables. |
For advice on switching to
a green electricity supply check:
www.uswitch.com/Energy/Green-Energy.html |
There is a range of online
guides to help you calculate your 'carbon footprint'.
These include:
www.carboncalculator.com
www.safeclimate.net/calculator |
Food |
| Garden
Organic
Ryton
Coventry CV8 3LG
England |
Tel. +44 24 7630 3517
Web: http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk |
• Formerly the HDRA, the national
charity for organic growing for gardeners and farmers. Its
gardens are open for visitors. |
Sustain |
Tel: +44 20 7837 1228
Web: http://www.sustainweb.org |
• The 'alliance for better
food and farming'. Links around 100 national public interest
organisations and runs the Food Access Network and many other
campaigns. |
General Environmental Action |
Capacity Global
Menier Gallery
51 Southwark Street
London SE1 1RU |
Tel: 0845 034 3355
International Tel: +44 20 3117 0102
Web: http://www.capacity.org.uk |
• A non-governmental organisation
focusing on environmental justice in urban areas, committed
to helping the people and communities that bear the brunt
of urban environmental problems worldwide. |
| Centre for Alternative
Technology (CAT)
Machynllenth,
Powys,
SY20 9AZ
Wales |
Tel: +44 1654 705950
Fax: +44 1654 702782
Email: info@cat.org.uk
Web: http://www.cat.org.uk
|
• A long-established centre in mid-Wales
that welcomes visitors and offers advice on energy, food growing
and much more. |
The Environment
Agency |
Tel: +44 845 9333111 (General enquiries)
Web: http://www.environment-agency.org.uk |
• The government agency responsible
for rivers, flooding, pollution and environmental quality.
Call the general enquiry line (above)for details of your nearest
office. |
Every
Action Counts |
Web: http://www.everyactioncounts.org.uk |
• The national organisation that supports
environmental action by community groups, with a wide range
of resources and a useful monthly newsletter. |
Friends of
the Earth (FoE) |
| |
Tel: +44 171 490 1555
Web: http://www.foe.co.uk
|
|
Tel: +44 131 243 2700
Web: http://www.foe-scotland.org.uk/
|
• FoEworks
on most of the issues covered in this booklet and has a developing
programme of work with communities. |
Groundwork |
Web: http://www.groundwork.org.uk |
• A network of regional
and local trusts that work on environmental regeneration,
working with communities and other partners to help improve
the quality of people's lives. |
Healthy Living |
There
are many local healthy living programmes - contact your local
NHS Trust for details |
Health
for All Network (UK) |
Web: http://independent.livjm.ac.uk/healthforall/ |
• Organisation
which links people and organisations working to improve the
health of local communities. Currently inactive, but the website
is useful. |
UK Public Health Association
(UKPHA) |
Tel: +44 20 7713 8910
Web: http://www.ukpha.org.uk |
• An independent organisation
working on public health policy and practice. |
The
Local Economy |
Association of British
Credit Unions Ltd
(ABCUL) |
Tel: +44 161 832 3694
Web: http://www.abcul.org
|
•
The main trade association for credit unions in England, Scotland
and Wales. |
| LETSlink
UK |
Tel:
+44 20 7607 7852
Web: http://www.letslinkuk.org
|
• Can put people in touch with their
nearest local LETS (Local Exchange Trading System or Scheme) |
| New
Economics Foundation (NEF)
3 Jonathan Street, London, SE11 5NH
United Kingdom |
Tel: +44
20 7820 6300
Email: info@neweconomics.org
Web: http://www.neweconomics.org |
• Researches and supports projects
concerned with local economic development. |
| Time Banking
UK
The Exchange, Brick Row,
Stroud GL5 1DF
England
|
Tel: +44 1453 750952
Email: info@timebanks.co.uk
Web: http://www.timebanking.org/ |
• The national umbrella charity linking
and supporting time banks across the country by providing
inspiration, guidance and practical help. |
Parks and Green and Open Spaces |
| BTCV
Sedum House
Mallard Way
Doncaster
DN4 8DB
England |
Tel: +44 1302 388 888
Email: information@btcv.org.uk
Web: http://www.btcv.org.uk |
| • The largest conservation charity.
Works with about 2,500 local community groups and can advise
on projects, tools, insurance and much more. |
| Federation
of City Farms and Community Gardens
The GreenHouse
Hereford Street
Bristol BS3 4NA
England |
Tel: +44 117 923 1800
Web: http://www.farmgarden.org.uk/ |
| • Links 59 city farms and almost 1,000
community gardens, and can help you get one started. |
| GreenSpace
Caversham Court
Church Road
Reading
RG4 7AD
England |
Tel: +44 118 946 9060
Email: info@green-space.org.uk
Web: http://www.green-space.org.uk/ |
| • Works to improve parks and green
spaces by raising awareness, involving communities and supporting
professionals to promote regeneration of parks and open spaces
throughout the UK. |
| The Royal Society
of Wildlife Trusts
The Kiln
Waterside
Mather Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1WT
England |
Tel: +44 1636 677711
Email: grants@rswt.org
Web: http://www.rswt.org/ |
| • A network of groups that covers
the country promoting conservation and wildlife; also runs
funding schemes with Lottery support. |
| www.cleanersafergreener.gov.uk
This site includes an information resource and guides covering
town centres,
residential areas and parks and open spaces. |
Pollution |
| Communities
Against Toxics (CATs)
|
Email: webmaster@www.communities-against-toxics.org.uk/
Web: http://www.communities-against-toxics.org.uk/ |
• A network of local groups throughout
the UK, working on issues such as toxic waste, incinerators,
and pollution. |
Friends
of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland
(see ‘Further action on the environment’, above)
have a ‘Rights and Justice’ centre that can offer
advice and help to communities tackling pollution problems. |
Transport |
Campaign
for Better Transport (formerly Transport 2000)
12-18 Hoxton Street,
London N1 6NG
England |
Tel: +44 20 7613 0743
Email: info@bettertransport.org.uk
Web: http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/ |
• A national pressure group on transport.
Also supports some local projects. |
Carplus |
Tel: +44 113 234 9299
Web: http://www.carplus.org.uk/ |
• Information, advice
and support to communities involved in developing car share
clubs and promoting responsible car use to reduce carbon emissions. |
Cyclists'
Touring Club (CTC)
Parklands,
Railton Rd,
Guildford, Surrey GU2 9JX
England |
Tel: 0844 736 8450
(Direct line +44 1483 238 337)
Email: cycling@ctc.org.uk
Web: http://www.ctc.org.uk/ |
• The national organisation
for cyclists with plenty of ideas and resources. |
| Living
Streets (formerly the Pedestrians Association)
31-33 Bondway
London
SW8 1SJ
England |
Tel: +44 1225 812102
Fax: +44 1225 812103
Email: info@livingstreets.org.uk
Web: http://www.livingstreets.org.uk/ |
• Can advise on
green travel plans |
| National
TravelWise Association |
Tel: +44 20 7348 1977
Email: RoryM@act-uk.com
Web: http://www.travelwise.org.uk/ |
• Works on practical
projects to create safe, vibrant and healthy streets for all. |
| Sustrans |
Tel: 0845 113 00 65
Direct Line: +44 117 926 8893
Email: info@sustrans.org.uk
Web: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ |
• A sustainable transport
charity, working on practical projects that benefit people’s
health and the environment, and responsible for the National
Cycle Network. |
Waste
& Recycling |
Community
Recycling Network (CRN)
57 Prince Street,
Bristol
BS1 4QH
England |
Tel:
+44 117 942 0142
Fax: +44 117 9349944
Email: info@crn.org.uk
Web: http://www.crn.org.uk/
|
• A network of over 400
projects. Offers advice on starting local waste projects. |
| Community
Repaint
c/o Resource Futures
3rd Floor
Munro House
Duke Street
Leeds
LS9 8AG
England |
Tel.:
+44 113 200 3959
Fax: +44 113 234 4222
Email: vicky.wren@resourcefutures.co.uk
Web: http://www.communityrepaint.org.uk/ |
• The local paint reuse
scheme |
Computer
Aid International
Unit 10
Brunswick Industrial Park
Brunswick Way
London N11 1JL
England |
Tel.: +44 208 361 5540
Fax: +44 208 361 7051
Email: info@computeraid.org
Web: http://www.computeraid.org/ |
• Recycles unwanted
computers from Britain for use in schools and community organisations
in the developing world. |
| ENCAMS
Elizabeth House,
The Pier,
WIGAN WN3 4EX
England |
Tel: +44 1942 612621
Fax: +44 1942 824778
Web: http://www.encams.org/home/ |
• Runs the Tidy Britain
campaign and can advise on community action on litter, fly-tipping
and other issues. |
| Furniture
Re-use Network (FRN)
48-54 West Street
St Philips
Bristol
BS2 0BL
England |
Tel: +44 117 954 3571
Fax: +44 117 954 3570|
Email: info@frn.org.uk
Web: http://www.frn.org.uk/ |
• A network of more than
400 re-use organisations. |
| Greenworks
Green-Works, 94 96 Queensbury Road, Wembley, Middlesex HAO
1QG
England |
Tel: 0845 230 2 231
Fax: +44 20 8566 8184
Email: info@green-works.co.uk
Web: http://www.green-works.co.uk/ |
• Services include a
furniture disposal and collection service for redundant office
furniture. Offers remade items and office furniture. Has depots
throughout the UK. |
| Recycle
Now
Elizabeth House,
The Pier,
WIGAN WN3 4EX
England |
Tel: +44 1295 819 677 / 695
Web: http://www.recyclenow.com/ |
• National recycling and composting
awareness campaign. Includes a recycling site location finder
and guides to recycled products. |
| Waste
Watch
56-64 Leonard Street
London EC2A 4LT
England |
Tel: +44 20 7549 0300
Fax: +44 20 7549 0301
Email: info@wastewatch.org.uk
Web: http://www.wastewatch.org.uk/ |
• An independent body
that provides advice on how to cut your waste. |
Working
with Other Organisations |
ACRE
(Action with Communities in Rural England)
Somerford Court
Somerford Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire GL7 1TW
England |
Tel:
+44 1285 653477
Fax: +44 1285 654537
Email: acre@acre.org.uk
Web: http://www.acre.org.uk/
|
• The national umbrella
of the Rural Community Action Network (RCAN). They promote
a healthy, vibrant and sustainable rural community sector. |
| Community
Development Foundation
Unit 5, Angel Gate
320-326 City Road
London EC1V 2PT
England |
Tel: +44 20 7833 1772
Email: admin@cdf.org.uk
Web: http://www.cdf.org.uk |
• CDF work to build
engaged, cohesive and stronger communities by advising government
and other bodies on community involvement, and by supporting
community work of all kinds through networks and links with
practitioners and local projects. |
Community Service
Volunteers
237 Pentonville Road
London N1 9NJ
England |
Tel.: +44 20 7278 6601
Email: information@csv.org.uk
Web: http://www.csv.org.uk/
|
• The UK’s largest
volunteering and training organisation. |
| Improvement
and Development Agency (IdeA)
Layden House
76-86 Turnmill Street
London
EC1M 5LG
England |
Tel: +44 20 7296 6880
Fax: +44 20 7296 6666
Email: ihelp@idea.gov.uk
Web: http://www.idea.gov.uk |
• A government agency
that works for local government improvement so councils can
serve people and places better. Its website includes a section
on sustainable communities under ‘ Knowledge’. |
| National
Association for Voluntary and community Action
(NAVCA)
The Tower
2 Furnival Square
Sheffield S1 4QL
England |
Tel: +44 114 278 6636
Fax: _44 114 278 7004
Email: navca@navca.org.uk
Web: http://www.navca.org.uk/ |
• The national
voice of local voluntary and community sector infrastructure
in England; links 360 local networking bodies.
|
| Planning
Aid
Unit 419, The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham,
B9 4AA
England |
Tel: +44 121 693 1201
Email: info@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk
Web: http://www.planningaid.rtpi.org.uk |
• Provides free,
independent and professional help, advice and support on planning
issues to people and communities who cannot afford a planning
consultant. Works regionally.
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