The Wildlife Trusts
Nextdoor Nature Resources
Resources for Scotland
This is a legacy page which remains in place due to the links that might point here. However, please visit the new Nextdoor Nature Hub where you can access all of this information - and more! - as webpages, as downloadable and printable PDFs, as videos with subtitles, and all with links to inspiring stories where you can read about how other people have taken action for nature.
These legacy resources below will open up as a new PDF which you can download or print. These guides have been produced with help from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to provide people with the advice and support they need to help nature on their doorstep, and to leave a lasting natural legacy to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Community Groups – Admin and Information
- Types of community group
- Setting up a community group
- What is a constituted group?
- Bank accounts for groups
- How are local groups insured?
- Basic risk assessments
- Finding funding
- How to apply for funding
- How to recruit a Community Organiser - detailed information from NACO
- Getting Support From Businesses
- Getting started with running a group session
Media, Publicity and Events
Working with People
- Working with many languages
- Cross-cultural communication
- Making sure everything is accessible
- Managing conflict in a group
- Working with under 18s
- Reaching people in your community
- The importance of local species
Working with the Authorities
- Taking over green space
- How to contact your MSP
- All about councils and local authorities in the UK
- Speaking to councils with confidence - practical tips
