Why not get together with other users to form a local Friends group!
Starting a Friends Group
Just as our neighbourhoods need residents’ groups and associations, so our parks need ‘Friends’! Its all about taking ‘ownership’ of our lives, our local facilities and our areas, and working together to improve where we live.
How to Set Up and Maintain a Community Group for your local Park or Green Space
Green spaces need local people to use them, wisely and often. By forming a group, you can help sort out what needs to be done, identify needs and priorities for local people of all ages and backgrounds, understand the challenges and the opportunities, and form a practical partnership with your local authority.
Benefits of Joining a Green Space Forum in Your Area
A green space forum provides support for new community park groups as well as assisting established park groups.
Friends Group Forums – Good for Green Space Groups & Local Authorities
Successful forums can benefit both park friends’ groups and local authority officers.
Free Sample Constitution For Download
This is a sample constitution for an small friends group.
Holding an Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Find out how to organise and run your AGM.
Opening a bank account for voluntary and community organisations
Some of the major banks and building societies offer special accounts for small voluntary and community organisations and give free banking as long as your account is in credit.
Using Excel to keep your financial records
This is a guide on how to set up your accounts using Microsoft Excel.
The Benefits of Volunteering
The benefits of community involvement in the provision of services, including the management and improvement of parks and green spaces, is proven and well known.
Funding – Tips for Success
Some useful tips on how to make a successful funding bid.