Resources

Some of the useful resources we provide for local groups:

Local Groups Handbook

The Local Groups Handbook is designed to complement other resources provided by Friends of the Earth and by your wider activist community. Use the handbook to support your growth and development, and also as a practical reference.

Events

Find out about various events which are held in conjunction with local groups, such as the annual Conference, days of action and training days.
You can also find infomation on a selection of past events, such as write-ups of workshops or training notes.
There's also a calendar for Coordinators which shows the key annual events and processes that will affect your group throughout the year, and a list of upcoming campaign opportunities (PDF) and their priority level.

Campaigns

Various resources to help with running campaigns at the local level, including issue-specific leaflets, briefings and factsheets.

Fundraising

Some ideas of how to finance the work of your local group.

Publications

Find a whole range of Friends of the Earth publications, including online copies of Change Your World, "How to..." guides and lots more.

Publicity & templates

Give your group a public profile with posters, slide presentations, websites, newsletter templates, and lots more.

Youth and Education

Resources to help local group members who work with young people.

Local groups merchandise

A collection of environmentally friendly gift ideas for local groups to sell to the public.

Communication Tools

Discover ways of communicating with fellow campaigners, Friends of the Earth national supporters and the public.