Wilder Communities

Whether it's creating a pond or planting a tree, you can take action in your home and garden that helps improve biodiversity.

Come and join us and other wildlife lovers at an event where you can experience nature first hand

Whether you would like to write a blog, send us photos or even share a video we would love to hear how you are making your community wilder

Become a Water Vole surveyor, look after livestock or tend to a wildlife garden. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills.

Councils have information about parks, verges, community spaces, planning - here's more info about what they do and how to contact them.

Got an eye on an unloved parcel of land in your area? You can take it over for the community! Find out how here.

Every area or constituency has a representative Member of Parliament (MP). Learn how to find and contact yours here.

If you’re just a small group of volunteers, with no plans to employ staff or rent premises, this is the one for you.

The easiest group to set up is called an “unincorporated association”. Here's a guide to setting up a group.

Insurance is a small amount of money that you pay to an insurance company. If something goes wrong, the insurance company should help you.

You do a risk assessment before you do anything and you probably don’t even realise you’re doing it! Learn how to conduct a risk assessment.

You’ll need a bank account if you're applying for grants. You’ll also need one if you collect money and use that money towards your project.

There are many small and large sources of funding across the UK. Here's some advice on finding funding that suits your project.

What paperwork and questions do you need to answer when applying for funding? Here's some tips.