About local groups

Friends of the Earth groups consist of ordinary people who volunteer some time to try to improve the environment locally, nationally and internationally.

The way they get involved varies enormously:

• campaigning on local and national issues: e.g. transport, planning or waste
• helping deliver leaflets
• fundraising
• lobbying councillors and MPs
• running street stalls
• giving school talks

There's a role for everybody in a local group, regardless of the time they have available, their experience and their knowledge of environmental issues.

The only thing that all Friends of the Earth local people have in common is a commitment to our natural environment and a determination to protect it and improve it.

Find your nearest local group or see what local groups are working on.

Groups are important

Over the years Friends of the Earth couldn't have achieved its many successes without the commitment and determination of our local groups.

Groups highlight environmental problems and suggest sensible solutions to decision makers in the areas the national organisation can't reach as easily.

Members of Parliament are lobbied in their own constituencies, local authorities are persuaded by local people, and consumers are convinced by fellow townspeople in their own high street.

Friends of the Earth groups are also the eyes and ears of the national organisation. By having around 200 groups throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland we are in a unique position to be able to spot problems as they are occurring and propose sensible solutions.

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