Resources

Attracting and keeping new group members

02 Dec 2025

The key to your group’s long-term health and effectiveness is how well you attract and accommodate new people. All groups want a regular flow of new members joining them and contributing towards their campaigns. But this won’t happen without a good strategy. In this guide, we’ll look at how to build your group’s profile and how this can be used to attract new group members. We’ll explore how to market your groups effectively, showcase activities, and motivate people to join, get involved, and stay engaged long-term.

How to take action at COP 30

28 Oct 2025

This guide will explain how you can take bold action during COP this autumn.

Protest and non-violent action: our position

25 Aug 2025

Friends of the Earth supports the right of individuals and organisations to take part in peaceful protest and nonviolent direct action where this is likely to support the achievement of its objectives.

How to collect and share stories ethically

03 Dec 2025

At the heart of every strong campaign is a powerful story. But how can we make sure we honour stories and tell them ethically? Read our guide to learn the core principles of ethical storytelling.

How to grow a petition

17 Jul 2025

A digital petition is a great way to build public support for your campaign and recruit people to your group. But how to do spread the word and get people to add their name?

Building a brilliant campaigning group

03 Dec 2025

When you're part of a campaigning group, the excitement of campaigning can often overshadow the necessary task of building a strong, collaborative group. This practical guide walks you through the steps and strategies you need to build a brilliant campaigning group.

Resisting far-right threats to climate action and justice

03 Dec 2025

This guidance is here to help you spot counter-climate and justice messaging and misinformation, both online and offline, and to give you the steps to take action.

Water pollution and the Environmental Rights Act

26 Nov 2025

Friends of the Earth has launched a spoof video to highlight the issue of water pollution. Find out what it's all about, and how you and your group can join in.

Sources and methodology for constituency data

03 Dec 2025

Sources and methodology for Friends of the Earth's 2024 State of the Environment report.

Insurance guidance

01 Dec 2025

Find about Friends of the Earth insurance guidance for Friends of the Earth registered local action groups (who have signed the local action group charter).