Resources

Our campaign to stop deforestation and human rights abuses

10 Jul 2024

Deforestation and human rights abuses like land grabbing are all too common in corporate supply chains. Find out more about how you and your group can hold companies to account for damage they cause.

How Islington is supporting vulnerable people and ensuring warm homes

20 Sep 2024

Islington Council has created a joined-up network of services that aim to support vulnerable Londoners facing fuel poverty. This case study relates to Actions 11 and 14 of the 50-point Climate Action Plan for Councils. Action 11 includes identifying people most at risk of fuel poverty and targeting policies, actions and spending towards them, while Action 14 involves helping owner-occupied and fuel-poor homes be more energy efficient, for example via insulation.

Fundraising guidance

17 Nov 2023

Our top tips for raising money effectively while complying with fundraising regulations.

Set ground rules

31 Oct 2023

Make sure that meetings are efficient and respectful by encouraging your group to agree on some simple ground rules.

GDPR guidance

17 Nov 2023

This page outlines guidance for Friends of the Earth groups on how to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including actions that groups need to take, and where to seek advice.

Create a safer space

21 Nov 2024

Find out how to make your group and its activities safer spaces.

Safeguarding guidance for local action groups

28 Mar 2024

At Friends of the Earth, we believe that everyone has the right to live free from abuse of any kind, and that everyone should feel safe when participating in group activities. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We should all be doing everything we can to keep children and adults at risk safe by reporting any concerns we have about their wellbeing.

Why solidarity matters

18 Oct 2023

We often hear the word solidarity, but what is it, and why does it matter when it comes to environmental justice campaigning? Read below to find out more.

Plan a great action

10 Jan 2024

Learn how to get creative with your campaigning to boost your profile and influence local decision-makers.

Dirty pensions: is your council funding the climate crisis?

11 Mar 2024

Despite over 75% of local councils declaring a climate emergency, billions of pounds are still invested in planet-wrecking projects through local government pension funds.