This week our 'Summer of Parks' is discussing the funding of, and funding for, our parks and green spaces. As part of our Revaluing Parks and Green Spaces research and Green Spaces for Good strategy, we are calling for a revaluing of these spaces for the benefits they bring rather than what they cost to maintain.
Get involved this week
As well as our regular pieces we’ll have a guest contribution on crowdfunding, a look at the impact of grant funding and a discussion of the best ways of going about raising funds for parks and green spaces. Don't forget to join in the conversation on social media - the 'Summer of Parks' is taking place across @FieldsInTrust so get involved and let us know what you think!
One Small Thing
This week we’re asking you to see if you can find out how much is spent on parks and green spaces locally to you each year. You’ll have to do a bit of research, most likely on your local authority website, and the amount may be detailed in your Council Tax information. Let us know how you get on!
Discover this week
A look back on the contribution of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to fundraising efforts for parks and green spaces.
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Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular way for Friends of groups to raise funds towards their work and projects within their local park or green space. Here, Ian Goodman from MyParkScotland, shares his top five tips for crowdfunding.
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This week we spotlight the community of Stradishall and their fundraising efforts which led to the purchase and subsequent protection of their local playing field.
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An area which is often very beneficial to parks and green spaces is grant funding. Here we outline six places to start your search if you are looking to apply for grant funding.
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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.
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About Fields in Trust
Fields in Trust is an independent charity with over 90 years’ experience protecting parks and green spaces. We work with landowners, community groups and policy makers to champion the value of our parks and green spaces to achieve better protection for their future at both local and national level.
You can donate to support our work to protect, support and champion green spaces for good.
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