Resources for Members

On this page, you’ll find a range of helpful resources, from practical support for community groups to funding opportunities and useful guidance.

The Wildlife Trusts Community Hub

Practical guides and resources to help community groups create, manage, and grow local nature and wildlife projects.

The NCVO Help & Guidance

Advice, tools, and resources to help charities, voluntary organisations, and community groups run effectively and sustainably.

Locality

New power for communities to take ownership of buildings and spaces.

Royal Voluntary Service

Helping to grow the nations' volunteer community and run services to support people's health, wellbeing and connections.

RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch

The world’s largest garden wildlife survey.

Hedgehog Street

Hedgehog Champions are registered on this website, forming a vibrant and enthusiastic community.

The Big Butterfly Count

The Butterfly Conservations nationwide citizen science survey aimed at helping us assess the health of our environment.

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Froglife Toad Patrollers

A group of volunteers who monitor a stretch of road that toads have to cross to reach their breeding pond in the spring.

Plantlife's No Mow May

Encourage people to pledge to let wildflowers grow while supporting bees and butterflies.

Incredible Edible Network

Creating create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.

Wildlife Watch

The Wildlife Trusts inspires children to explore the outdoors and learn more about wildlife through fun activities, events, and nature-focused resources.

The Wildlife Garden Project

Information and inspiration to create your own little wildlife haven right on your doorstep.

The Conservation Volunteers

A collection of practical handbooks offering step-by-step guidance on topics from woodland management and tree planting, to dry stone walling and habitat conservation.

iRecord

A site for managing and sharing your wildlife records.

ALERC

Supports local environmental records centres by promoting high-quality biodiversity data, best practice, and collaboration across the UK.

Merlin Bird ID

Identify the birds you see or hear with Merlin Bird ID

Magic - DEFRA

This website provides authoritative geographic information about the natural environment from across government.

MeasureUp

A free tool to help organisations measure, understand, and improve their social and environmental impact and value.

NPC Resource Hub

Provides guidance and innovative thinking to the impact sector. Supporting individuals and organisations and helping to create the conditions for impact.

whatimpact

UK nationwide matchmaking marketplace for all VCSEs to collaborate with government suppliers.

We hope these resources help support and inspire your community group, whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your impact. If you need further support, guidance, or know of a useful resource that would benefit others to add to this page, please let us know. We’re always keen to share helpful tools, opportunities, and ideas with our wider community network.