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Everyone's Environment partnership publishes resources for a more inclusive future

Everyone's Environment project leaders NPC (New Philanthropy Capital) have just published resources to help reach a more inclusive future for greenspace that also combats the Climate Crisis.
Research shows that greenspace IS our natural health service

Green Social Prescribing is found to have been cost-effective in preventing and treating mental ill health - research into £5.77m Test and Learn Pilots across 7 English regions shows.
Our September ebulletin is out now

Take some time to read our September ebulletin including news about the projects funded by the Parks4Life Community Fund and the green light for the North Ayrshire Green Health Framework
North Ayrshire Green Health Framework gets green light

Endorsed by North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership the Framework developed by greenspace scotland with the North Ayrshire Green Health Partnership presents a green health vision.

1 - Where is my nearest greenspace?

Find your local greenspace
2 - Who owns the greenspace, and who else might be involved with it?

Find out who owns your local greenspace
3 - A planning application has been submitted for my greenspace – what can I do?

How to engage with a planning application
4 - How do I run events and activities in my local greenspace?

Information about running events and activities in your local greenspace
5 - How do we work with the landowner to help take care of our local greenspace?

Working with the landowner to help take care of your local greenspace
6 - How do we take ownership of the greenspace ourselves?

Information about how to take on community ownership and management of your local greenspace
7 - How do I find out what other communities are doing, and learn from them?

What are other communities doing to enhance, use and improve their local greenspace?
8 - We’d like to improve our greenspace for insects & wildlife…

How to improve the biodiversity of your local greenspace
9 - We’d like to look after or create woodland…

Create a woodland in your local greenspace
10 - We would like to grow fruit and vegetables…

Food growing in your local greenspace

Tesco Stronger Starts Grants

Up to £1500 funding for local projects. Currently prioritising projects that provide healthy food and activities that boost children and young people’s mental and physical wellbeing.
Find and enjoy greenspace

Explore and discover Scotland's wonderful parks and greenspaces using Scotland's greenspace map and MyParkScotland
What is greenspace?

Greenspaces are the 'green lungs' of our towns and cities which contribute to improving people's physical and mental health by providing places for informal recreation and 'breathing spaces' to take time out from the stresses of modern life.
Other funding sources

There are lots of grant and funding programmes that can support greenspace and park projects, activities and events. Thinking about the impact or benefits of your project might help you identify other funding opportunities too.
Greenspace map

The greenspace map developed with Ordnance Survey provides information about the location and type of all of Scotland's greenspaces.
Silverburn Flax Mill

Crowdfunding appeal to support a major community-led initiative for wellbeing, enterprise and employment, benefiting the people of Levenmouth and beyond. The B-listed former Flax Mill building will be brought back to life, creating a sustainable and iconic centre piece for Silverburn Park.
Ebulletin

Our free, monthly e-bulletin includes local, national and international greenspace-related news, as well as the latest information from greenspace scotland and our members.
Our story

Since 2002, greenspace scotland has provided a national lead on greenspace, working towards our goal that everyone living and working in urban Scotland has easy access to quality greenspace which meets local needs and improves their quality of life.
Young Placechangers Toolkit

The Young Placechangers toolkit aims to inspire young people to take the lead in their local community, to voice their opinions and help make positive change happen. Practical, free and fun - have a look!
Statistics

Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.