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To join a local Friends of the Earth action group, start at friendsoftheearth.uk and use the site's "Join a local group" link to find a group near you; Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland says it has more than 200 local action groups. If no group is near you, you can still take part through national campaigns, petitions and news updates on the same site.
What local action groups do
Local groups are the grassroots layer of the network. According to the site, they work to protect local areas and make them more climate friendly, and they support national campaigns such as moving away from fossil fuels and opposing airport expansion. In practice, that means a mix of local environmental projects, petition drives and awareness-raising in the community.
How to find and join a group
- Go to friendsoftheearth.uk.
- Find the "Join a local group" link on the homepage.
- Use it to look for a group in your area.
- Contact the group through the details provided and ask about joining or coming to a meeting.
The site does not publish a full directory of group contacts on the homepage, so the "Join a local group" link is the entry point to use. If the link does not show a group near you, contact the national organisation and ask whether a nearby group covers your area.
What you can do once you join
| Activity | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Local projects | Working with groups to protect local areas and make them more climate friendly |
| Campaigns and petitions | Supporting national pushes, such as demanding no more airport expansion during a climate emergency |
| Awareness raising | Helping spread campaign messages in your community |
| Legal and policy work | Supporting campaigns that take government to court over projects that harm the environment |
If there is no group near you
You do not need a local group to get involved. The site offers several alternatives:
- Sign petitions. Current examples include the call to stop data centres draining resources and the demand that polluters clean up their act on water contamination.
- Subscribe to news. The sign-up form keeps you updated on campaigns and ways to get involved, including whether you can help with a donation.
- Take online action. The site describes ways to "make a difference from your sofa," which suits people who cannot attend in-person meetings.
What to expect
Joining a group is a volunteer commitment, and the site does not state membership fees or formal joining requirements. The homepage presents joining as open to anyone who wants to protect people and the planet. Before committing, ask the local group what meetings and activities look like and how much time they expect.