Whether you're considering getting involved in looking after local green spaces, or are an established group, the TCV Community Network can give you a friendly helping hand. From funding and insurance to get started, tips for creating a wildlife haven or finding a group near you, we are here to guide you all the way - join for free now!
TCV is able to offer Community Network membership for FREE, thanks to the generous support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Join the network now for access to support and guidance, the TCV Chestnut Fund grant funding, community group insurance and much, much more.
If you are already a member of the TCV Community Network please login below to the members area below to make the most of your membership. Alternatively, if you would like to join our Community Network please register for FREE to become a member.
Benefits of Free Community Network Membership
Access a wealth of support, guidance and how-to videos covering topics that include setting up a community group, Admin help conservation practice, health & safety, and event planning.
A range of specially negotiated discounts from TCV’s suppliers for items such as tools, trees, seeds, and equipment.
TCV Chestnut Fund grants for community groups volunteering to improve the natural environment and enabling better connections between people and green spaces.
Easy access to public liability and personal accident insurance tailored specifically to community groups.
Free monthly Greenzine newsletter with inspiring stories, ideas for connecting with green spaces, how-to guides, and recommendations for further reading and watching.
Free bonus material for TCV Community Network members subscribing to TCV’s online conservation handbooks.
'We are so grateful to TCV group to support us with our every project and genuine advice, the staff loyalty is brilliant, they go out of their way to support community groups. Very proud of TCV'.
Sunshine of Hounslow
'From small beginnings when we first joined TCV we have become a significant organisation and a registered charity. We are now more robust and self reliant but still value being a member and hearing about the Network'.
High Batts Nature Reserve
The Chestnut Fund – Helping Community Groups Find Their Feet
To ensure that more and more groups can get up and running successfully, the Chestnut Fund can provide all-important launch funding for those who need it. The fund is an independent charity whose grants are administered by TCV.
Find a Community Group near you
Find and join in with a network of community groups supported by TCV developing green spaces at the heart of communities across the UK.
Contact
Community Network Coordinator,
The Conservation Volunteers,
Gresley House,
Ten Pound Walk,
Doncaster,
DN4 5HX
We can also be contacted on 01302 388 883 or by email at local-groups@tcv.org.uk.
