Support for Local Community Groups

As well as running practical projects for volunteers to take part in, a big part of our work locally is support existing, local community groups, to help them to improve how they do things or tackle a wider range of activities.

We also set up new community groups from scratch, often with the aim of enabling them to function independently of BTCV. This ensures that they will remain sustainable in future and lets us direct our resources elsewhere. We are especially proud that there are many, many groups locally that were originally set up in this way.

We provide support to all sorts of local organisations, including conservation volunteer, friends of and special interest groups, as well as residents' associations and schools. Our support services include the following:

• Community consultation
• Volunteer recruitment
• Bespoke training
• On-site practical support
• Tool & equipment loan
• Ecological advice
• Funding advice
• Forums and get togethers
• Group 'good practice' reviews
• Insurance
• Heath & safety guidence
• A national membership network

Full details are included in our BTCV South East England (West & Central) Local Group Support Briefing.

Further Information

If you would like more details, please contact your nearest BTCV office:

Unit 14, Albury Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1BD
Telephone: 0118 956 8959
E-mail: reading@btcv.org.uk

Haydon Mill, Rabans Lane, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 8RU
Telephone: 01296 330 033
E-mail: aylesbury@btcv.org.uk

Ranger's Depot, Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 1BH
Telephone: 02380 402 593
E-mail: bursledon@btcv.org.uk

For further information about the support BTCV can provide for local community groups, including the full range of insurance options available, please visit the Community Support section of our web site.

To join the BTCV Community, please download the Membership Application Form.