We’ve pulled together a list of resources that we hope you’ll find useful when planning your community activity, from potential sources of funding to practical ‘how to’ guides.

Use the categories on the right-hand side to filter the library to find what you’re looking for faster. We’ll be adding more resources to this page over the coming weeks. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, let us know through our contact page and we’ll do our best to help.

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While it might not always be the most interesting topic, health and safety is essential as it helps keep everyone safe and prevent accidents and injuries.

A community buyout can be a great opportunity for local people to take ownership of a patch of land or property.

Habitat mapping is a crucial step to take before planning actions for nature.

As you begin community organising you may encounter other members of your community with different ideas and priorities to you. Here we share some advice on how to focus on the positives, create and maintain healthy relationships and move past conflicts.

Wildlife surveying is a great way of assessing the biodiversity of an area.

Letting people know what your project is doing is key to gaining support.

Volunteering can not only provide huge benefits to the individuals giving their time, but with that extra people power you can make progress on your projects for nature much more easily and quickly.

How and when should you set up as an established community group? We’re here with some of the most frequently pondered questions and answers to help you decide what the right path is for you and your group.

Here we’ll take a look at the importance of identifying the right land for your project and working well with landowners and local authorities

Having the right insurance is really important when you are running events, doing practical work or looking after an area for wildlife.

A community event is a great way of encouraging people to take action for nature in your area.

One of the single best ways to boost biodiversity is by creating a wildlife pond.

One of the first steps in taking any action for nature is understanding the community around it

Setting up a community consultation event is an important step in project planning

A list of potential sources of external funding.

Flowing freshwater creates a unique habitat home to a diverse array of wildlife.

Pollinators may be tiny but their impact is huge!

From wild patches of lawn to rolling fields of flowers, meadows provide vital habitat to a wide array of wildlife.

Everyone’s favourite feathered friends need your help.

With a few small steps, your garden can become a haven for wildlife.

Trees and woodlands are a great way of tackling climate change.