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We have hundreds of local action groups across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Use the search bar to find one near you and get in touch. If you're looking for a group in Scotland, head to foe.scot


Each group has the freedom to set its own priorities and agendas, and group actions can range from lobbying local representatives on greener transport solutions to planting more trees in the neighbourhood.

Similarly, the roles in each group vary depending on what's needed. We encourage you to email your nearest group to find out how you can contribute.

No! We'll offer you training and resources to help you with your campaigning. And if you have any particular skillsets you think may benefit the group, let them know. For example:

  • Photography
  • Email writing
  • Social media
  • Organisational skills, etc. 

 

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News from the network

Actions
Actions

Birmingham Friends of the Earth used its platforms to promote Friends of the Earth's action asking MPs to back a new law to protect forests and people. The group also made local to global connections on the importance of forests, including a blog by its placement student Jaehong.

Events
Events

Manchester Friends of the Earth organised 2 brilliant events. The first was a film and speakers hosted by Patagonia at their Manchester store, on Drax, forests and Planet over Profit. The group’s second event was an urban forest walk at the weekend which had a great turnout.

News
Network news

High Peak Green New Deal made plans to highlight the production of soy for animal feed for UK factory farms that links fast food with forest destruction in South America. Great work. 

News
Network news

Local action group and youth network members were in parliament this month, taking part in the Gaza Crisis Lobby Day. They were there with Oxfam GB and others, meeting MPs to discuss a #CeasefireNOW

Actions
Actions

Friends of the Earth local action groups, alongside other fuel poverty campaigners, took part in a nationwide protest outside parliament demanding the government doesn't "forget" fuel-poor households in the budget.
 

Actions
Actions

Members from Friends of the Earth local action groups got together outside the Dept for Energy and Net Zero, urging the government to stop subsidising Drax and it's damaging forest-destroying biomass plant.

Actions
Actions

CAGNE organised a demo with Gacc and XR outside an open hearing into Gatwick's expansion plans. The decision will be made by government on this Nationally Important Infrastructure Project.
 

Events
Events

 South East Climate Alliance held an amazing annual gathering. Highlights included hearing from young people at the gathering, and the unveiling of the Young Leaders Manifesto,  a call to action to Local Authorities to strengthen their climate strategies. 

Actions
Actions

Newbury Friends of the Earth is currently running an energy conserving campaign to get local businesses to keep their doors shut. As a result the group has built strong relationships with the business community too.
 

Campaign wins
Campaign wins

Nice win for the London Friends of the Earth network. Thanks to its work lobbying the Greater London Authority and London Assembly (LA), the LA unanimously passed a motion on retrofit skills training

Events
Events

A gratitude orchard in Caerphilly organised by the Ukrainian community was held at the end of January. Climate Action Caerffili was involved, and the day involved a lovely tree planting event. 
 

Actions
Actions

Brilliant coverage of a demonstration against a new road building in Norwich, organised by a local action group. It was a bold event and campaigners wore bat costumes and symbols and marched through Norwich to protest against the controversial proposed £274m road.