FUNDING OF PARKS: Discussing guidance and support on obtaining funding
In the third staff blog of our 'Summer of Parks' our Events & Membership Officer, Shannon Newton, discusses how Fields in Trust can offer guidance and support on obtaining funding for your local park or green space.
FUNDING OF PARKS: Six places to start your search for grant funding
An area which is often very beneficial to parks and green spaces is grant funding. Here we outline six places to start your search.
FUNDING OF PARKS: Spotlight on Stradishall Parish Council
As we discuss the funding of parks and green spaces this week we shine the spotlight on Stradishall Parish Council and their community fundraising efforts which led to their purchase of the local playing field.
FUNDING OF PARKS: Five Top Tips For Crowdfunding
Ian Goodman from MyParkScotland shares his five top tips for crowdfunding for your park or green space.
FUNDING OF PARKS: A Royal Legacy
As we start our 'Summer of Parks' week discussing funding of parks and green spaces, a look back on the contribution of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to the 'Playing Fields Movement'.
INFORMAL COMMUNITIES: Parks bringing people together
In the second on this summer's staff blogs, Angela Lewis discusses how parks bring people together and create informal communities.
INFORMAL COMMUNITIES: Eight ideas for your Have a Field Day
Have a Field Day is about getting out and enjoying our local parks and green spaces. Here's eight ideas for your Have a Field Day that you can also get others involved with!
INFORMAL COMMUNITIES: Spotlight on Norman McCarley and Brynmill Park
As our Summer of Parks looks at at informal communities in parks and green spaces, we focus on one champion who has dedicated himself to bringing people together: Norman McCarley from the Friends of Brynmill Park in Swansea.
PROVISION: Spotlight on Islington Borough Council
An in depth look at provision in the London Borough of Islington and how they are working to protect their parks and green spaces for future generations.
PROVISION: Compiling the Green Space Index
In our latest staff blog our Digital & Campaigns Officer reflects on compiling the Green Space Index and looks ahead to its future.