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Across Scotland community groups are becoming more involved in their local greenspaces. Our 2017 greenspace survey found significant increases in people wanting to have more of a say in how their greenspace is managed and to get involved in activities to improve their local greenspace.

There are many ways to start a greenspace project – you could establish a Friends’ group for your local park or greenspace or form a community growing group.

Friends of Park group

Friends of Park group

Friends of Parks groups play a vital role in enhancing and protecting local parks. Read more

Published: 4th July, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2019

Author: Ian Goodman

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Community growing group

Community growing group

More people are getting together locally to grow their own food. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2018

Updated: 10th July, 2018

Author: Ian Goodman

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Setting up as a charity

Setting up as a charity

If you want to become a charity or SCIO, there is a lot of help and guidance available. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2019

Author: Ian Goodman

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