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Telephone Numbers: unless an international number is shown, callers from outside the UK should prefix the number with +44 and omit the initial 0.

Please note the inclusion of any organisation on these pages is for the information of visitors and those working and campaigning on walking matters and does not necessarily indicate approval or recommendation of that organisation or support for its aims. Descriptions are usually derived from the organisation's own publicity.

Walking and outdoors activities

  • Backpackers Club 24 Chequers Place, Cholsey, Wallingfield OX10 9XF
    www.backpackersclub.co.uk
    Promotes and encourages backpacking for the benefit of its members
  • BMC (British Mountaineering Council) 177-179 Burton Road, Manchester
    M20 2BB, tel 0870 010 4878
    www.thebmc.co.uk
    Protects the freedoms and promotes the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers
  • Boots Across Scotland 33 Arnothill Gardens, Falkirk FK1 5BQ
    www.bootsacrossscotland.org.uk
    Provides support for injured hillwalkers and climbers, and promotes mountain safety.
  • British Horse Society Stoneleigh Deer Park, Kenilworth CV8 2XZ, tel 0870 120 2244
    www.bhs.org.uk
    Works to improve the welfare of horses through education, training and promoting the interests of horse riders and owners, including defending bridleways
  • British Orienteering Federation (BOF) Riversdale, Dale Road North, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4 2HX, tel 01629 734042
    www.britishorienteering.org.uk
  • British Upland Footpath Trust (BUFT) 177-179 Burton Road, Manchester M20 2BB, tel 0870 010 4878
    Aims to improve the quality and standard of footpath works and deal with erosion problems on upland paths.
  • British Walking Federation (BWF) 112 Crescent Road, Reading RG1 5SW
    www.bwf-ivv.org.uk
    British affiliate of the International Volkssport Federation, organising non-competitive walking events.
  • British Waterways: see under Transport.
  • Byways and Bridleways Trust PO Box 117, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5YT
    www.bbtrust.org.uk
    Aims to protect Britain's ancient minor highways, publishes Byway and Bridleway magazine.
  • Calvert Trust: outdoor activities for people with disabilities. See under Holidays.
  • Camping and Caravanning Club Greenfields House, Westwood Way, Coventry CV4 8JH, tel 024 7669 4995
    www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
    Runs 90 members' sites throughout the UK, offers technical advice and membership benefits.
  • CCPR (Central Council of Physical Recreation) Francis House, Francis Street
    London SW1P 1DE, tel020 7854 8500
    www.ccpr.org.uk
    Umbrella organisation of national governing and representative bodies of sport and physical recreation in the UK, promoting and protecting their interests
    See also British Sports Trust under Education.
  • Cinnamon Trust 10 Market Square, Hayle TR27 4HE, tel 01736 757900
    www.cinnamon.org.uk
    National charity for the elderly and their pets. Activities include organising dog walking volunteers for people who because of age are unable to walk their dogs.
  • Confraternity of St James 27 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NY, tel 020 7928 9988
    www.csj.org.uk
    Promotes modern use of the old European pilgrimage routes of Saint James/Santiago de Compostela.
  • Conservation Walks Register: see DEFRA under Government Departments.
  • Countrygoer 67 Grove Road, Ilkley LS29 9PQ, tel 01943 607868
    www.countrygoer.org
    Promotes the use of public transport for countryside visits and publicises information about services through the website
  • Countryside Access/Countryside Code information: see Countryside Agency (England), Countryside Council for Wales, Scottish Natural Heritage (Outdoor Access)
  • Countryside Recreation Network Network Manager, Leisure Industries Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University. Unit 1 Sheffield Science Park, Howard Street, Sheffield S1 2LX, tel 0114 225 4494www.countrysiderecreation.org.uk
    Forum for government and other institutions concerned with countryside recreation in the UK and Ireland to exchange information and develop best practice.
  • CSSC Sports and leisure (Civil Service Sports Council) 7/8 Buckingham Place, Bellfield Road, High Wycombe HP13 5HW, tel 01494 888444
    www.cssc.co.uk
    Sports club for the civil service and some other large public bodies, the largest corporate provider of sports and leisure activities in the UK.
  • CTC (Cyclists' Touring Club) Parklands, Railton Road, Guildford GU2 9JX, tel 0870 873 0060
    www.ctc.org.uk
    Campaigning for cyclists' rights, lobbying government and other agencies to promote, invest in and facilitate cycling, also organises club activities.
  • Defence Estates for walks on MOD lands: see under Government and State Agencies.
  • Disabled Ramblers Little Croft, Guildford Road, Shamley Green GU5 0RT
    www.disabledramblers.co.uk
    Aims to improve countryside access for disabled people and organises regular rambles and visits.
  • Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor SL4 1EU, tel 01753 727400
    Publications: Unit 18 Stewartsfield, Newhaven Road, Edinburgh EH6 5RQ, tel 0131 553 5280
    www.theaward.org
    Operates a challenging and rewarding personal development programme for people aged 14-25
  • European Ramblers Association: see under Outside Great Britain.
  • Fieldfare Trust 7 Volunteer House, 69 Crossgate, Cupar KY15 5AS, tel 01334 657708
    www.fieldfare.org.uk
    Works with people with disabilities and countryside managers to improve access to the countryside for everyone
  • Foundation for Sport and the Arts PO Box 20 Liverpool L13 1HB tel 0151 259 5505, fax 0151 230 0664
    Distributes funding from football pools promoters for sport, physical activity and arts projects
  • Gatliff Hebridean Hostels Trust - Urras Osdailean Nan Innse Gall Gatliff 30 Francis Street, Stornoway HS1 2ND
    www.gatliff.org.uk
    Establishes and maintains crofters' hostels in the Hebrides.
  • Gay Outdoor Club (GOC) PO Box 637, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln LN6 5XD, tel 01673 861962
    www.goc.org.uk
    Organises walking and other outdoor activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people across the UK
  • GLASS (Green Lane Association) PO Box 253, Borehamwood WD6 1XD
    www.glass-uk.org
    Represents the interests of motor car users on unsurfaced minor highways
  • Go Outdoors (Outdoor Industries Association) 58 Station Approach, South Ruislip HA4 6SA, tel 020 8842 1111
    www.go-outdoors.org.uk
    Trade body for manufacturers and retailers of outdoor clothing and equipment in Britain and Ireland
  • Green Gyms The Health Centre, 39 Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading RG4 9SW
    www.greengym.org.uk
    Network of groups promoting fitness, well-being and health for everyone through physical work improving the local environment.
  • Green Space (Urban Parks Forum) Caversham Court, Church Road, Caversham RG4 7AD, tel 0118 946 9060
    www.green-space.org.uk
    Helps those committed to the planning, design, management and use of public parks and open spaces.
  • Highland Hostels: see under Holiday Providers
  • Hillphones: recorded information on deer stalking in the Scottish hills
    See Scottish Natural Heritage.
  • IBHS (Independent Backpackers Hostels Scotland): see under Holiday Providers.
  • ILAM (Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management) ILAM House, Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NE, tel 01491 874800
    www.ilam.co.uk
    Represents the interests of leisure managers across all sectors and specialisms.
  • Institute of Public Rights of Way Officers (IPROW) PO Box 78, Skipton BD23 4UP, tel 0700 078 2318
    www.iprow.co.uk
    Professional body for local authority rights of way officers in England and Wales; also run a variety of training courses.
  • Lands End to John O'Groats Club Custom House, Land's End, Sennen, Penzance TR19 7AA, tel 01736 810287
    cillageorge@aol.com
    Club for Lands End to John O'Groats walkers
  • LARA (Motoring Organisations' Land Access and Recreation Association) PO Box 20, Market Drayton TF9 1WR, tel 01630 657627
    www.laragb.org
    National forum for countryside motor sport and recreation
  • Living Streets (Pedestrians' Association) 31-33 Bondway, London SW8 1SJ, tel 020 7820 1010
    www.livingstreets.org.uk
    Defends the rights of pedestrians and campaigns for living streets.
    See also Walk to School, Walking Bus
  • London Cycling Campaign 2 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ, tel 020 7234 9310
    www.lcc.org.uk
    Works to make London a world-class cycling city.
  • London Walking Forum
    Umbrella group of walkers and local authorities dedicated to creating a London where people choose to walk. Currently there is no administrative contact for the Forum and TfL Streets are coordinating many of their functions, including providing information about London's six strategic walking routes. There is a plan to reestablish the forum as a body to oversee the wider network of promoted walking routes in London.
  • Long Distance Walkers Association
    Membership Secretary: 63 Yockley Close, Camberley GU15 1QQ
    Publications & Merchandise: 2 Sandy Lane, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 3GS
    www.ldwa.org.uk
    Works to further the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking, including documenting the long distance path network in its Handbook and Strider magazine.
  • Manx Footpaths Conservation Group see under Outside Great Britain: Isle of Man
  • Mid-Cheshire Footpath Society Khumbu, Huxley Lane, Tiverton, Tarporley CW6 9NF
    www.mcfs.org.uk
    Protects the local footpath network and the beauty of the countryside. Also promotes several walking routes.
  • Mountain Bothies Association (MBA) Henderson Black & Co, 22 Crossgate, Cupar KY15 5HW.
    www.mountainbothies.org.uk
    Maintains around 100 simple, unlocked shelters in remote country
  • Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland 31 Craigfern Drive, Blanefield, Glasgow G63 9DPtel 01360 770431www.mrc-scotland.org.uk
    Representative and coordinating body for mountain rescue in Scotland.
  • Mountain Rescue Council
    www.mountain.rescue.org.uk
    Secretary: 69 Werneth Road, Simmondley, Glossop SK13 6NF, tel 01457 869506
    Handbook: Eve Burton, 9 Princes Road, Chinley SK23 6AB, eveburton@chinley35.fsnet.co.uk
    Official coordinating body for mountain rescue in England and Wales.
  • Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCS) The Old Granary, West Mill Street, Perth PH1 5QP, tel 01738 638227
    www.mountaineering-scotland.org.uk
    Representative body for climbers, walkers and others who enjoy the Scottish mountains.
    Hillphones: recorded information on deer stalking in the hills. See Scottish Natural Heritage.
  • National Cycle Network: see Sustrans
  • National Playing Fields Association (NPFA) Stanley House, St Chad's Place, London WC1X 9HH. tel 020 7833 5360
    www.npfa.org
    Works to protect and improve playing fields in Britain
  • National Trails: see Countryside Agency and Countryside Council for Wales.
  • Outdoor Industries Association: see Go Outdoors
  • Open Spaces Society: see under Countryside and conservation
  • Outdoor Access Scotland: see Scottish Natural Heritage
  • Outdoor Writers' Guild (OWG) PO Box 118, Twickenham TW1 2LR
    www.owg.org.uk
    Represents outdoor writers, photographers, illustrators, broadcasters, film-makers, editors and publishers.
  • Paths for All Partnership Inglewood House, Tullibody Road, Alloa FK10 2HU, tel 01259 218888
    Inverness Office: 24 Longman Drive, Inverness IV1 1SU, tel 01463 715399
    www.pathsforall.org.uk
    Paths to Health tel 01259 218855, www.pathstohealth.org.uk
    Partnership of 17 Scottish organisations working to create path networks for walkers of all abilities to walk, cycle and ride for recreation, health and sustainable transport. Also coordinates local Paths to Health walking for health schemes in Scotland.
  • Paths to Health: see Paths for All Partnership
  • Peak and Northern Footpaths Society 23 Turncroft Lane, Stockport SK1 4AB, tel 0161 480 3565
    www.peakandnorthern.org.uk
    Preserves and defends the footpath network in the Peak District, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire and West Yorkshire
  • Pedestrians Association: see Living Streets
  • Railway Ramblers Membership Secretary, 27 Sevenoaks Road, London SE4 1RA
    www.railwayramblers.org.uk
    Discovers and explores old railway lines and promotes their use as footpaths and cycleways
  • Red Rope Titch Kavanagh 01274 493995
    www.redrope.org.uk
    The socialist walking and climbing club
  • Royal Institute of Navigation See under Miscellaneous
  • Rural Ways www.ruralways.org.uk
    Partnership of local authorities, tourist agencies and other organisations promoting outdoor recreation and tourism in Hampshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
  • Scottish Avalanche Information Service See SportScotland
  • Scottish Countryside Activities Council 23 Lochardil Place, Inverness IV2 4LN, tel 01463 235720
    hwwilkinson@supanet.com
    Umbrella group of organisations and individuals with interests in countryside recreation, seeking to develop access and promote conservation
  • Scottish Sports Association Caledonia House, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ, tel 0131 339 8785
    www.scottishsportsassociation.org.uk
    Represents the interests of over 80 governing bodies and organisations of sport and physical recreation in Scotland
  • Scottish Youth Hostels (SYHA) 7 Glebe Crescent, Stirling FK8 2JA, tel 0870 155 3255
    www.syha.org.uk
    Hostel holidays and courses: www.hostelholidays.com
    Providers of budget accommodation and countryside activities. See also YHA.
  • ScotWays (Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society) 24 Annandale Street, Edinburgh EH7 4AN, tel 0131 558 1222
    www.scotways.com
    Works for the preservation, defence, restoration and acquisition of public rights of over land in Scotland, including publc rights of way
  • Sensory Trust Watering Lane Nursery, Pentewan, St. Austell PL26 6BE, tel 01726 222900
    www.sensorytrust.org.uk
    Works to make green space accessible to as many people as possible.
  • Sustrans (Sustainable Transport) 2 Cathedral Square, Bristol BS1 5DD, tel 0845 113 0065
    www.sustrans.org.uk
    Active Travel website: www.activetravel.org.uk
    Works on practical projects to encourage people to walk and cycle more; champions the National Cycle Network, some of which includes off-road mixed use routes also suitable for walkers (more information on the website).
  • TRF (Trail Riders' Fellowship) PO Box 196, Derby DE1 9EY
    www.trf.org.uk
    National, voluntary and non-competitive body for people who enjoy exploring 'green lanes' by motorcycle.
  • Ulster Federation of Rambling Clubs see Outside Great Britain: Northern Ireland
  • Wainwright Society Kendal Museum, Station Road, Kendal LA9 6BT
    www.wainwright.org.uk
    Set up in commemoration of renowned hillwalker and author A Wainwright
  • Walk to School (National Walking to School Initiative)www.walktoschool.org.uk
    Encourages walking to school and promotes National Walk to School Week (late September). Partnership of TravelWise, Living Streets and Dorset County Council.
    International Walk to School Day: www.iwalktoschool.org
  • walk21 Diddington House, Main Road, Bredon, Tewkesbury GL20 7LX, tel 01684 773946
    www.walk21.com
    Spreads good practice to walking professionals in the UK and organises annual international walking conferences.
  • Walking Bus tel 0870 420 3236
    www.walkingbus.org
    Information about walking buses (schemes in which groups of children walk to school according to a set route and timetable)
  • Walking-Routes website www.walking-routes.co.uk
    Extensive links to sites with online route descriptions.
  • Walking the way to Health Initiative - Cerdded Llwybr Iechyd
    England: contact the WHI team at the Countryside Agency, tel 01242 533258
    www.whi.org.uk
    Wales: contact the WW2H/CLLI team at the Countryside Council for Wales, tel 0845 130 6229
    www.ww2h.org.uk - www.clli.org.uk
    Scotland: see Paths for All Partnership (Paths to Health)
    Joint initiative of the Countryside Agency. CCW and British Heart Foundation using walking to improve the health of people who currently get little exercise
  • Walking Wild: see VisitScotland under Tourism.
  • Way to Go: see Transport 2000
  • YHA England & Wales (Youth Hostels Association) Trevelyan House, Dimple Road, Matlock DE4 3YH, tel 0870 870 8808
    Walking holidays and accommodation booking: 0870 241 2314
    Edale Activity Centre: Rowland Cote, Nether Booth, Edale, Hope Valley S33 7ZH, tel 01433 670302
    YHA Adventure Shops: see Clothing, Equipment and Walking Books
    www.yha.org.uk
    Providers of budget accommodation and countryside activities. See also Scottish Youth Hostels.
  • Yorkshire Footpath Trust 37 Hazel Garth, Stockton Lane, York YO31 1HR, tel 01904 412917
    www.yorkshirefootpathtrust.org.uk
    Cares for rights of way in cooperation with local authorities, landowners and farmers
  • Young TransNet National Children's Bureau, 8 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7QE, tel 020 7843 6325
    www.youngtransnet.org.uk
    A project using new technology and the internet to help children and young people walk, cycle and use public transport, and to support parents, schools and local authorities.

Environment, countryside and sustainability

  • ACA (Anglers' Conservation Association) 6 Rainbow Street, Leominster HR6 8DQ, tel 01568 620447
    www.a-c-a.org
    Fights pollution and protects anglers' interests throughout UK
  • Access and Conservation Trust (ACT) c/o British Mountaineering Council, tel 0161 438 3333
    www.accesstrust.org.uk
    Joint initiative of mountaineering councils in Britain to promote sustainable use and conservation of outdoor environment.
  • ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) Somerford Court, Somerford Road, Cirencester GL7 1TW, tel 01285 653477
    www.acre.org.uk
    Identifies rural problems, encourages self-help and advises on rural policies.
  • AEF (Aviation Environment Federation) 5 High Timber Street, London EC4V 3NS, tel 020 7248 2223
    www.aef.org.uk
    Organisation concerned with the environmental impacts of aviation
  • Airportwatch c/o Aviation Environment Federation, 5 High Timber Street, London EC4V 3NS, tel 020 7248 2227
    www.airportwatch.org.uk
    Campaign to oppose unnecessary, unsustainable and irresponsible airport expansion across the UK.
  • ATCM (Association of Town Centre Management) 1 Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9BT, tel 020 7222 0120
    www.atcm.org
    Helping town and city centres become both prosperous locations for business and investment, and focal points for vibrant, inclusive communities.
  • BANC (British Association of Nature Conservationists) Denton Wood Farm, Bedford Road, Denton, Northampton, NN7 1EA
    www.banc.org.uk
    Conservation think tank and publishers of the review ECOS
  • BEN (Black Environment Network) 60 High Street, Llanberis LL55 4EU, tel 01286 870715
    www.ben-network.org.uk
    Promotes equality of opportunity with respect to ethnic communities in the preservation, protection and development of the environment
  • Brecon Beacons Park Society - Cymdeithas Parc Bannau Brycheiniog See Brecon Beacons National Park
  • BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) 163 Balby Road, Doncaster DN4 0RH, tel 01302 572244
    www.btcv.org
    The UK’s largest practical conservation charity helping volunteers take hands-on action to improve the rural and urban environment including improving access to the outdoors. Also runs Natural Breaks conservation holidays.
  • BURA (British Urban Regeneration Association) 63-66 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8LE, tel 0800 018 1260
    www.bura.org.uk
    Provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, experience and information for the regeneartion sector.
  • Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) 128 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SW, tel 020 7981 2800
    www.cpre.org.uk
    Promotes the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country.
    See also Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales, ruralScotland
  • Car-Free Weekend: see European Mobility Week under Outside Great Britain: International and In Town Without My Car under DfT.
  • CBA (Council for British Archaeology) 111 Walmgate, York YO1 9WA, tel 01904 671417
    www.britarch.ac.uk
    Promotes the study and safeguarding of Britain's historic environment and public interest in, and knowledge of, Britain's past.
  • Civic Trust 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AW, tel 020 7930 0914
    Northern Office: 32-36 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 4LN, tel 0151 709 1969
    www.civictrust.org.uk
    Green Flag Award Scheme: 6th Floor, 32-36 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 4LN, tel 0151 709 1969
    www.greenflagaward.org.uk
    Aims to enhance the quality of life in cities, towns and villages in England. Also manages Green Flag Award scheme setting national standards for parks in England and Wales.
    See also Civic Trust for Wales, North East Civic Trust, Scottish Civic Trust.
  • Civic Trust for Wales - Ymddiriedolaeth Ddinesig Cymru 3rd Floor Empire House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FN, tel 029 2048 4606
    www.civictrustwales.org
    Promotes civic pride, encourages community action, good design, sustainable development and respect for the built environment among people of all ages
    See also Civic Trust, North East Civic Trust, Scottish Civic Trust.
  • CLA (Country Land and Business Association) 16 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PQ, tel 020 7235 0511
    www.cla.org.uk
    Represents and supports owners of land and businesses in rural communities
  • Common Ground 21 High Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8JE, tel 01747 8508204
    www.commonground.org.uk
    Arts and conservation project championing local action and popular democratic involvement and inspiring celebration to improve the quality of our everyday places
  • Conservation Foundation 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR, tel 020 7591 3111
    www.conservationfoundation.co.uk
    Brings together public, private and non-profit sectors to collaborate on environmental initiatives, circulates news and information on conservation matters
  • Countryside Agency: see Government Departments and State Agencies.
  • Countryside Alliance 367 Kennington Road, London SE11 4PT, tel 020 7840 9200
    www.countryside-alliance.org
    Promotes the interests of rural people, including all field sports, sensible wildlife management and wider countryside concerns
  • Countryside Council for Wales: see Government Departments and State Agencies.
  • CPRW/YDCW (Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales - Ymgyrch Diogelu Cymru Wledig) 31 High Street, Welshpool SY21 7YD, tel 01938 552525
    www.cprw.org.uk
    Aims to help the conservation and enhancement of the landscape, environment and amenities of the countryside, towns and villages of rural Wales.
    See also CPRE, ruralScotland
  • Cymdeithas Eryri - Snowdonia Society Ty Hyll, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0DS, tel 01690 720287
    www.snowdonia-society.org.uk
    Works to protect Snowdonia National Park. See also Snowdonia National Park Authority.
  • Dartmoor Preservation Association (DPA) The Old Duchy Hotel, Princetown, Yelverton PL20 6QF, tel 01822 890646
    www.dartmoorpreservation.com
    Aims to protect, preserve and enhance the natural beauty, cultural heritage and scientific interest of Dartmoor, and to preserve public access and commoners' rights. See also Dartmoor National Park Authority.
  • Discovering Fossils: see Geology Trusts
  • Ecology Building Society 18 Station Road, Cross Hills, Keighley BD20 7EH, tel 0845 674 5566
    www.ecology.co.uk
    Mutual building society dedicated to improving the environment by promoting sustainable housing and sustainable communities.
  • ENCAMS (Envrionmental Campaigns) Elizabeth House, The Pier, Wigan WN3 4EX, tel 01942 612639
    www.encams.org.uk
    Environmental charity aiming to achieve litter free and sustainable environments by working with community groups, local authorities, businesses and other partners. Formerly Keep Britain Tidy campaign; also runs Keep Wales Tidy and Keep Scotland Beautiful.
  • English Heritage: see Government Departments and State Agencies.
  • English Nature: see Government Departments and State Agencies.
  • Environment Council 212 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BF, tel 020 7836 2626
    www.the-environment-council.org.uk
    Brings together business, non-governmental organisations, government and the community to develop long term solutions to environmental issues.
  • Environmental Transport Association (ETA) 68 High Street, Weybridge KT13 8RS, tel 0800 212810
    www.eta.co.uk
    Campaigns for a sound and sustainable transport system and provides an environmental alternative to the other motoring organisations
  • ELF (Environmental Law Foundation) Suite 309, 16 Baldwins Gardens, Hatton Square, London EC1N 7RJ, tel 020 7404 1030
    www.elflaw.org
    Links communities and individuals to legal and technical expertise to prevent damage to the environment and to improve the quality of life for all
  • European Mobility Week (Car-Free Weekend): see Outside Great Britain: International and In Town Without My Car under DfT.
  • Everyone Campaign: see Scottish Environment LINK
  • Farmers' Union of Wales - Undeb Amaethwyr Cymru (FUW) Llys Amaeth, Plas Gogerddan, Aberystwyth SY23 3BT, tel 01970 820820
    www.fuw.org.uk
    Independent organisation to protect and advance the interests of those who derive an income from Welsh agriculture
  • Friends of the Earth International Secretariat: P.O. Box 19199, NL-1000 GD Amsterdam, tel +31 (0)20 622 1369
    www.foei.org
    England, Wales and Northern Ireland: 26-28 Underwood Street, London N1 7JQ, tel 020 7490 1555
    www.foe.co.uk
    Scotland: Lamb's House, Burgess Street, Edinburgh EH6 6RD, tel 0131 554 9977
    www.foe-scotland.org.uk
    The world's largest federation of environmental campaigning groups.
  • Friends of the Lake District See Lake District page
  • Geology Trusts c/o Geological Records Centre, University College Worcester,
    Henwick Grove, Worcester WR2 6AJ, tel 01905 855184
    j.bundred@worc.ac.uk
    Association of local geoconservation and earth heritage groups currently covering Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire.
    Discovering Fossils website www.discoveringfossils.org.uk
  • Green Alliance 40 Buckingham Palance Road, London SW1W 0RE, tel 020 7233 7433
    www.green-alliance.org.uk
    Promotes sustainable development by ensuring that the environment is at the heart of decision-making.
  • Green Flag Award. See Civic Trust.
  • Green Map System PO Box 249, New York NY 10002, USA
    www.greenmap.org
    Coordinates the international production of "green maps" of urban areas highlighting features of ecological and environmental interest.
  • Green Tourism Business Scheme (Scotland)
    See VisitScotland
  • Greenpeace International: Kiezersgracht 176, NL-1016 DW Amsterdam, tel +31 (0)20 523 6222
    www.greenpeace.org
    UK: Canonbury Villas, London N1 2PN, tel 020 7865 8100
    www.greenpeace.org.uk
    Researches and campaigns on the environment using non-violent direct action.
  • Groundwork UK 85-87 Cornwall Street, Birmingham B3 3BY, tel 0121 236 8565
    Merthyr & Rhondda Cynon Taff: Fedw Hir Llwyd Coed, Aberdare CF44 0DX, tel 01685 883880
    Merton: Morden Cottage, Morden Hall Park, Morden SM4 5JD, tel 020 8687 4050
    www.groundwork.org.uk
    Federation of trusts working in poor areas to help build sustainable communities through joint environmental action.
  • grownupgreen Projects in Partnership, Unit 1, 23-25 Bury Mead Road, Hitchin SG5 1RP, tel 01462 422788
    www.grownupgreen.org.uk
    Educates the public on environmental protection and practical sustainability. Runs the grownupgreen website aimed at encouraging households to think and act more sustainably.
  • Heritage Link 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP
    www.heritagelink.org.uk n
    Umbrella organisation bringing people together who care about our heritage to formulate policy, influence opinion and achieve change on issues of common concern.
  • ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) 1 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA, tel 020 7222 7722
    www.ice.org.uk
    seeks to advance the knowledge, practice and business of civil engineering, and to promote its contribution to sustainable, economic growth, and ethical standards.
  • In Town Without My Car: see DfT under Government Agencies.
  • IWA (Inland Waterways Association) PO Box 114, Rickmansworth WD3 1ZY, tel 01923 711114
    www.waterways.org.uk
    Campaigns for the conservation, use, maintenance, restoration and development of inland waterways in England and Wales.
    See also Scottish Inland Waterways Association.
  • John Muir Trust 41 Commercial Street, Edinburgh EH6 6JD, tel 0131 554 0114www.jmt.org
    Conserves and protects wild places by acquisition; currently owns seven areas in the Scottish Highlands and Islands totalling 20,000ha/50,000 acres.
  • Keep Britain Tidy, Keep Scotland Beautiful, Keep Wales Tidy: See ENCAMS
  • Landscape Institute 6-8 Barnard Mews, London SW11 1QU, tel 020 7350 5200
    www.l-i.org.uk
    Chartered institute for landscape architects.
  • Magic (Multi Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside): see DEFRA
  • Mammals Trust UK 15 Cloisters House, 8 Battersea Park Road, London SW8 4BG, tel 020 7498 5262
    www.mtuk.org
    Protects the UK's native animals and their habitats.
  • Marine Conservation Society (MCS) 9 Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5BU, tel 01989 566017
    www.mcsuk.org
    UK national charity for the marine environment and its wildlife.
  • Moorland Association 16 Castle Park, Lancaster LA1 1YG, tel 01524 846846
    Aims to safeguard and expand the area of heather moorland in England and Wales.
  • National Trust PO Box 39, Warrington WA5 7WD, tel 0870 458 4000
    Wales: Trinity Square, Llandudno LL30 2DE, tel 01492 860123
    Northumbria region: Scots’ Gap, Morpeth NE61 4EG, tel 01670 774691
    River Wey and Godalming Navigations: Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford GU1 4RR, tel 01483 561389
    Southeast region: Polesden Lacey, Dorking RH5 6BD, tel 01372 453401
    Thames and Solent region: Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe HP14 4LA, tel 01494 528051
    Northwest region: The Hollens, Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9QZ, tel 0870 609 5391
    West Midlands region: Attingham Park, Shrewsbury SY4 4TP, tel 01743 708100
    www.nationaltrust.org.uk
    Protects, through ownership, countryside, coastline and historic buildings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
  • National Trust for Scotland 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4ET, tel 0131 243 9300
    www.nts.org.uk
    Protects, through ownership, countryside, coastline and historic buildings
  • NECT (North East Civic TrustBlackfriars, Monk Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XN, tel 0191 232 9279
    www.nect.org.uk
    Works to improve the historic environment in North East England and North Yorkshire
    See also Civic Trust, Civic Trust for Wales, Scottish Civic Trust
  • NFU (National Farmers' Union) 164 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8HL, tel 020 7331 7200
    www.nfu.org.uk
    Represents farmers and growers in England and Wales
    See also NFU Scotland
  • NFU Scotland (National Farmers' Union of Scotland) Rural Centre, West Mains, Ingliston, Newbridge EH28 8NZ, tel 0131 472 4000
    www.nfus.org.uk
    Promotes and protects the interests of the Scottish farming industry. See also NFU
  • OMSCo (Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative) Court Farm, Loxton, Axbridge BS26 2XG, tel 01934 750244
    www.omsco.co.uk
    Cooperative of 350 organic dairy farmers, all of whom encourage use of footpaths across their land.
  • Open Spaces Society 25a Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BA, tel 01491 573535
    www.oss.org.uk
    Works to protect common land and footpaths in England and Wales.
  • Pesticide Action Network UK 49 Effra Road, London SW2 1BZ, tel 020 7274 9084
    www.pan-uk.org
    Promotes healthy food, agriculture and an environment which will provide and meet public health needs without dependence on toxic chemicals
  • Planning Aid for Scotland (PAS) 72 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh EH6 5QG, tel 0131 555 1565
    www.planning-aid-scotland.org.uk
    Helps people have their say in planning matters by offering free independent and professional advice. See also RTPI.
  • Plantlife 21 Elizabeth Street, London SW1W 9RP, tel 020 7808 0100
    www.plantlife.org.uk
    Wild plant conservation charity
  • Projects in Partnership See grownupgreen
  • Railfuture 207 The Colourworks, 2 Abbot Street, London E8 3DP, tel 020 7249 5533
    www.railfuture.org.uk
    Independent campaign for a better passenger and freight rail network (formerly the Railway Development Society)
  • RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD, tel 020 7580 5533
    www.architecture.com
  • RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) 12 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AD, tel 0870 333 1600
    www.rics.org
  • Royal Forestry Society 102 High Street, Tring HP23 4AF, tel 01442 822028
    www.rfs.org.uk
    Furthers the appreciation, understanding and knowledge of trees, woods and forests in England and Wales. See also Royal Scottish Forestry Society.
  • Royal Horticultural Society 80 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PE, tel 020 7649 1885
    www.rhs.org.uk
    The UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening by undertaking scientific research, holding plant trials and educational events and activities.
  • Royal Scottish Forestry Society Hagg-on-Esk, Canonbie DG14 0XE, tel 01387 371518
    www.rsfs.org.uk
    Educational charity that aims to be the meeting place and conscience of forestry in Scotland. See also Royal Forestry Society.
  • RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) The Lodge, Sandy SG19 2DL, tel 01767 680551
    Scotland: 25 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 3TP, tel 0131 311 6500
    Wales: Sutherland House, Castlebridge, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF11 9AB, tel 029 2035 3000
    www.rspb.org.uk
    Works for a healthy environment rich in birds and wildlife, including managing over 150 nature reserves.
  • RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Wilberforce Way, Southwater, Horsham RH13 9RS, tel 0870 333 5999
    Cruelty hotline: tel 0870 555 5999
    www.rspca.org.uk
    Works to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals. Covers England and Wales: see also Scottish SPCA.
  • RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) 41 Botolph Lane, London EC3R 8DL, tel 020 7929 9494
    www.rtpi.org.uk
    Aims to advance the science and art of town planning for the benefit of the public. Administrates Planning Aid, offering free independent and professional advice on planning issues to the public in England and Wales. See also Planning Aid for Scotland.
  • ruralScotland (Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland) Gladstone's Land (3rd Floor), 483 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT, tel 0131 225 7012
    www.aprs.org.uk
    Scotland's rural champion. See also Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales, CPRE.
  • RWAS (Royal Welsh Agricultural Society) Llanelwedd, Builth Wells LD2 3SY, tel 01982 553683
    www.rwas.co.uk
    Runs the Royal Welsh Show
  • Scottish Civic Trust 42 Miller Street, Glasgow G1 1DT, tel 0141 221 1466
    www.scotnet.co.uk/sct
    Works to raise the quality of the whole built environment.
    See also Civic Trust, Civic Trust for Wales, North East Civic Trust
  • Scottish Environment LINK 2 Grosvenor House, Shore Road, Perth PH2 8BD,
    tel 01738 630804
    www.scotlink.org
    Everyone campaign www.everyonecan.org
    Voluntary organisations working together to care for and improve Scotland's heritage
    for people and nature. Also manages the LEARN project. See also Wildlife and
    Countryside Link    .
  • Scottish Forest Alliance tel 01224 834606
    www.isoc.org.uk
    Partnership between BP, Forestry Commission, RSPB and Woodland Trust aiming
    to regenerate and expand native woodlands in Scotland.
  • Scottish Inland Waterways Association 68 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4RX
    www.siwa.org.uk
    Coordinates the conservation and use of the waterway network. See also IWA.
  • Scottish SPCA (Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) 603 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh
    EH4 6EA, tel 0131 339 0222
    www.scottishspca.org
    Scotland's longest established animal welfare organisation. See also RSPCA.
  • Scottish Wild Land Group 8 Hartington Place, Edinburgh EH10 4LE, tel 0131 229 2094
    www.swlg.org.uk
    Works to protect and conserve wild land throughout Scotland
  • Scottish Wildlife Trust Cramond House, Cramond Glebe Road, Edinburgh EH4 6NS, tel 0131 312 7765
    www.swt.org.uk
    Protects all forms of wildlife and the environment, with over 120 reserves. Part of The Wildlife Trusts network.
  • Shell Better Britain Campaign 135a New Street, Birmingham B2 4QJ, tel 0121 248 5900
    www.sbbc.co.uk
    Enables effective action for community based sustainable development.
  • Slower Speeds Initiative PO Box 19, Hereford HR1 1XJ
    www.slower-speeds.org.uk
    Campaigns for lower and better enforced speed limits and speed reduction initiatives
  • Soil Association 40-56 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6BY, tel 0117 929 0661www.soilassociation.org
    Leading UK certification and campaigning organisation for organic farming.
  • South Downs Campaign PO Box 3473, Brighton BN1 7FZ, tel 01273 563358
    www.southdownscampaign.org.uk
    Grouping of organisations including the Ramblers campaigning for the adoption of the South Downs as a National Park.
    See also South Downs Society, Sussex Downs Conservation Board
  • South Downs Society 10 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JA, tel 01273 771906
    www.southdownssociety.org.uk
    Aims to preserve and protect the South Downs.
    See also Sussex Downs Conservation Board, South Downs Campaign.
  • Sustrans (Sustainable Transport): see under Walking and outdoor activities
  • Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AS, tel 020 7930 8903
    www.tcpa.org.uk
    Campaigns for reform of UK planning system to make it more responsive to people's needs and to encourage sustainable development.
  • The Land is Ours 16B Cherwell St, Oxford OX4 1BG, tel 0796 146 0171
    www.tlio.org.uk
    British land rights campaign.
  • Transport 2000 12-18 Hoxton Street, London N1 6NG, tel 020 7613 0743www.transport2000.org.uk
    National campaign for environmental and sustainable transport
  • TravelWise (National TravelWise Association)
    Secretary tel 01223 257258
    www.travelwise.org.uk
    Partnership of local authorities and other organisations working together to promote healthy and sustainable transport. Promotes travel plans and safe routes campaigns and is part of European Platform on Mobility Management (EPOMM).
  • Tree Council (UK) 51 Catherine Place, London SW1E 6DY, tel 020 7828 9928www.treecouncil.org.uk
    Aims to improve the environment by planting and conserving trees, disseminate knowledge about trees and co-ordinate organisations concerned with trees
  • UDAL (Urban Design Alliance) 70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ, tel 020 7251 5529
    www.udal.org.uk
    Promotes awareness of how urban design can help make healthier, more sustainable, and safer towns and cities.
  • Waterway Recovery Group PO Box 114, Rickmansworth WD3 1ZY, tel 01923 711114
    www.wrg.org.uk
    Voluntary organisation helping to restore derelict waterways in Britain. Organises week-long 'canal camps' working on particular stretches of waterway.
  • Wildlife and Countryside Link 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP, tel 020 7820 8600
    www.wcl.org.uk
    Liaison service for all the major non-governmental organisations in the UK concerned with the protection of wildlife and the countryside. See also Scottish Environment
    LINK    .
  • Wildlife Helpline National Service, tel 01522 544245
    www.wildlifehelpline.org.uk
    Information on the identification of British wildlife and wild flowers and contacts for wildlife organisastions.
  • Wildlife Trusts The Kiln, Waterside, Mather Road, Newark NG24 1WT, tel 0870 036 7711
    www.wildlifetrusts.org
    Partnership of 46 local groups throughout Britain and junior group Wildlife Watch protecting wildlife in town and countryside, and maintaining 2,400 nature reserves. Birmingham and the Black Country: 28, Harborne Road, Birmingham B15 3AA, tel 0121 454 1199
    www.bbcwildlife.org.uk
    Cumbria: Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal LA8 8LX, tel 01539 816300
    www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/cumbria
    Herefordshire: Lower House Farm, Ledbury Road, Tupsley, Hereford HR1 1UT, tel 01432 356872
    www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/hereford
    London: 47-51 Great Suffolk Street, London SE1 0BS, tel 020 7261 0447
    www.wildlondon.org.uk
    Shropshire: 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH, tel 01743 284280
    www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
    Staffordshire: Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford ST17 0WT, tel 01889 880100
    www.staffordshirewildlife.org.uk
    Warwickshire: Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry CV3 3GW, tel 024 7630 2912
    www.warwickshire-wildlife-trust.org.uk
    Worcestershire: Lower Smite Farm, Smite Hill, Hindlip, Worcester WR3 8SZ, tel 01905 754919
    www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk
  • Wood Education Programme Trust Cumbria Broadleaves, Rayrigg Meadow, Bowness on Windermere LA23 1BP, tel 015394 88802
    www.woodeducation.org.uk
    Advances awareness of the role of trees, woodlands, forests, wood and timber in our lives especially through sustainable use of managed and natural resources and conservation
  • Woodland Trust Autumn Park, Grantham NG31 6LL, tel 01476 581135
    Scotland: Glenruthven Mill, Abbey Road, Auchterarder PH3 1DP, tel 01764 662554
    Wales: Coed Cadw, Uned K Yr Hen Orsaf, Llanidloes SY18 6EB, tel 01686 412508
    www.woodland-trust.org.uk
    Protects Britain's native woodland heritage by conserving and managing over 1,000 sites, all with public access, and creating new woodlands. Also conservation holidays
  • WWF Avenue du Mont-Blanc, CH-1196 Gland, tel +41 22 364 91 11
    www.panda.org
    WWF-UK: Panda House, Weyside Park, Godalming GU7 1XR, tel 01483 426444
    WWF Cymru: Ty Baltig, Sgwâr Mount Stuart, Caerdydd CF10 5FH, tel 029 2045 4970
    WWF Scotland: 8 The Square, Aberfeldy PH15 2DD, tel 01887 820449
    www.wwf-uk.org
    Aims to conserve and protect endangered species and address global threats to nature.
  • WWT (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) Slimbridge GL2 7BT, tel 0870 334 4000
    www.wwt.org.uk
    Largest international wetland conservation charity in the UK.
  • Yorkshire Dales Society See Yorkshire Dales National Park

First Aid, Health and Disability

  • ARC (Arthritis Research Campaign) Copeman House, St Mary's Court, Chesterfield S41 7TD, tel 0870 850 5000
    www.arc.org.uk
    Raises funds for research into and provides information about arthritis
  • Arthritis Care 18 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD, tel 0808 800 4050
    www.arthritiscare.org.uk
    UK’s largest voluntary organisation working with and for people with arthritis.
  • Blood Pressure Association 60 Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 0QS, tel 020 8772 4994
    www.bpassoc.org.uk
    Forum for individuals whose lives are affected by blood pressure.
  • British Deaf Association 1-3 Worship Street, London EC2A 2AB, tel 020 7588 3520, textphone 020 7588 3529, videophone 020 7496 9539
    Helpline0870 770 3300, textphone 0800 652 2965
    www.britishdeafassociation.org.uk
    UK organisation representing the Deaf community (users of British Sign Language)
  • British Heart Foundation 14 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6DH, tel 020 7935 0185
    www.bhf.org.uk
    Walking the way to Health Initiative: click here
  • British Red Cross 44 Moorfields, London, EC2Y 9AL, tel 0870 170 9222
    www.redcross.org.uk
    Cares for people in crisis by supporting the statutory rescue, health and welfare services, and providing first aid training
  • Cancer Research UK PO Box 123, London WC2A 3PX, tel 020 7009 8820
    www.cancerresearchuk.org
    CancerHelp information service: www.cancerhelp.org.uk
  • Diabetes UK 10 Parkway, London NW1 7AA, tel 020 7424 1000
    Careline tel 0845 120 2960 , textphone020 7424 1031
    www.diabetes.org.uk
    Aims to improve the lives of people with diabetes and to work towards a future without diabetes
  • Disabled Ramblers: see under Walking and outdoor activities
  • Epilepsy Action (British Epilepsy Association) New Anstey House, Gate Way Drive, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7XY, tel 0113 210 8800
    Helpline: 0808 800 5050
    www.epilepsy.org.uk
  • Feet for Life see Society of Chiropodists and Poditricians
  • Fieldfare Trust: see under Walking and outdoor activities
  • Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Burghfield Common, Reading RG7 3YG, tel 0870 600 2323
    www.guidedogs.org.uk
    Provides guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of blind and partially sighted people in the UK
  • HEART UK (Hyperlipidaemia Education and Research Trust) 7 North Road, Maidenhead SL6 1PE, tel 01628 628638
    www.heartuk.org.uk
    Provides information for patients and families with inherited high cholesterol and scientific research and good clinical practice for the management of hyperlipidaemia.
  • Holiday Care 7th Floor Sunley House, 4 Bedford Park, Croydon CR0 2AP, tel 0845 124 9974
    Information line: 0845 124 9971
    www.holidaycare.org.uk
    Holiday and travel information service for disabled and older people
  • Macmillan Cancer Relief 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ, tel 020 7840 7840
    Helpline 0808 808 2020
    www.macmillan.org.uk
  • Mental Health Foundation 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9QB, tel 020 7803 1100
    www.mentalhealth.org.uk
    Leading UK charity working in mental health and learning disabilities, using research and practical projects to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems.
  • MHF (Men's Health Forum) Tavistock House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HR, tel 020 7388 4449
    www.menshealthforum.org.uk
    Independent body working to improve male health and well-being in England and Wales.
  • National Asthma Campaign (NAC) Providence House, Providence Place, London N1 0NT, tel 020 7226 2260
    Scotland: 2a North Charlotte Street, Edinburgh EH2 4HR, tel 0131 226 2544
    Helpline: tel 0845 701 0203
    www.asthma.org.uk
    Campaigns for the interests of people with asthma and provides public information
  • NHS Direct (health information and advice): see NHS
  • RADAR (Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation) 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF, tel 020 7250 3222, minicom 020 7250 4119
    www.radar.org.uk
    Run by and for disabled people to campaign and advise on disability issues
  • RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE, tel 020 7388 1266
    Helpline 0845 766 9999
    www.rnib.org.uk
    Practical help and advice to anyone with a sight problem
  • RNID (Royal National Institute for deaf and hard of hearing people) 19-23 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8SL, tel 020 7296 8000
    Helpline: 0808 808 0123, textphone 0808 808 9000
    www.rnid.org.uk
    The largest charity representing deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK, working to achieve a radically better quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing people.
  • Scottish Disabled Ramblers: see under Walking and outdoor activities
  • Society of Chiropodists and Poditricians 1 Fellmonger's Path, Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 3LY, tel 020 7234 8620
    www.feetforlife.org
    Organisation of state-registered chiropodists. Website has information on common foot problems.
  • SPARColl (Scottish Physical Activity Research Collaboration) University of Strathclyde Sport and Arts Building, 76 Southbrae Drive, Glasgow G13 1PP, tel 0141 950 3199
    www.sparcoll.org.uk
    Three year project commissioned by NHS Scotland to promote excellence in research and provide an evidence base relating to physical activity and health.
  • St Andrew's Ambulance Association 48 Milton Street, Glasgow G4 0HR, tel 0141 332 4031
    www.firstaid.org.uk
    Scotland's premier provider of first aid training and services. See also St John Ambulance.
  • St John Ambulance 27 St Johns Lane, London EC1M 4BU, tel 0870 010 4950
    www.sja.org.uk
    St John Supplies (trading arm): PO Box 707B, Friend Street, London EC1V 7NE, tel 020 7278 7888
    www.stjohnsupplies.co.uk
    Leading first aid, transport and care charity in in England, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. See also St Andrew's Ambulance Association
  • St John Ambulance Wales Priory House, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE, tel 029 2062 9308
    www.stjohnwales.co.uk
    Teaches first aid and life-saving skills in Wales
  • Stroke Association Whitecross Street, London EC1Y 8JJ, tel 020 7566 0300
    Stroke helpline: 0845 303 3100
    www.stroke.org.uk
  • Tripscope (transport information for people with disabilities): see under Transport
  • Weight Concern 2-16 Torrington Place, London WC1E 7HN, tel 020 7679 6636
    www.weightconcern.com
    Addresses the rising problem of obesity and the needs of overweight people.

Miscellaneous

  • BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) PO Box 1922, Glasgow G2 3WT, tel 0870 010 0222
    www.bbc.co.uk
    Excellent online news service at www.bbc.co.uk/news
  • CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) Kings Hill, West Malling ME19 4TA, tel 01732 520000
    www.cafonline.org
    International organisation providing financial services to charities and their supporters
  • CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) 230 Hatfield Road, St Albans AL1 4LW, tel 01727 867201
    www.camra.org.uk
    Independent consumer campaign for traditional beer, cider and perry and community pubs. Publishes annual Good Beer Guide with directory of recommended pubs.
  • Citizens Advice Bureaux National Association, 115-123 Pentonville Road, London N1 9LZ, tel 020 7833 2181
    www.nacab.org.uk
    Online advice: www.adviceguide.org.uk
    Free advice on civil rights and legal matters: phone or visit website for addresses of local offices
  • Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) 26 George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LD, tel 0131 667 0156
    www.cas.org.uk
    Free advice on civil rights and legal matters: phone or visit website for addresses of local offices, or use online advice guide
  • COSLA (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities) See Local authorities: Scotland.
  • GSM Association Avoca Court, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin, tel +353 (0)1 269 5922
    www.gsmworld.com
    Mobile phone providers' trade association for Britain and Ireland.
  • Institute of Fundraising 1 Nine Elms Lane, London SW8 5NQ, tel 020 7627 3436
    www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
    Represents fundrasing and fundraisers, and promotes good practice in fundraising.
  • Local Government Association: See Local Authorities: England.
  • Maps Online
    The Ordnance Survey website has map extracts online; see also
    www.map24.co.uk
    www.multimap.com
    www.streetmap.co.uk
  • NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations) 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL, tel 020 7713 6161
    www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
    Umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England. See also SCVO, Wales Council for Voluntary Action.
  • Plain English Campaign PO Box 3, New Mills SK22 4QP, tel 01663 744409
    www.plainenglish.co.uk
    Independent pressure group fighting for public information to be written in plain English. Awards the Crystal Mark seal of approval.
  • RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) West Quay Road, Poole BH15 1HZ, tel 0800 543210
    www.lifeboats.org.uk
    Aims to save lives at sea by operating lifeboats and search and rescue facilities in Britain and Ireland.
  • Round Table (National Association of Round Tables of Great Britain and Ireland) 4 Embassy Drive, Calthorpe Road, Birmingham B15 1TP, tel 0121 456 4402
    www.roundtable.co.uk
    Federation of local social and community activity groups.
  • Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR, tel 020 7591 3000
    www.rgs.org
    Learned society for geography and geographers. Hosts an Unlocking the Archives exhibition of current and historic maps. See also Royal Scottish Geographical Society.
  • Royal Institute of Navigation 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AT, tel 020 7591 3130
    www.rin.org.uk
    Aims to represent those who are concerned with or who are interested in navigation of all kinds and to further its development
  • Royal Scottish Geographical Society Graham Hills Building, University of Strathclyde, 40 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QE, tel 0141 552 3330
    www.geo.ed.ac.uk/~rsgs
    Aims to advance the science of Geography and create a greater understanding of the wider world. See also Royal Geographical Society.
  • S4C (Sianel 4 Cymru - Channel 4 Wales) Parc Ty Glas, Llanisien, Caerdydd CF14 5DU, tel 029 2074 7444
    www.s4c.co.uk
    Welsh-language television channel
  • SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) 3rd Floor, 38 Queen Street, Glasgow G1 3DX, tel 0141 221 0030
    www.scvo.org.uk
    Umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Scotland. See also NCVO, Wales Council for Voluntary Action
  • TimeBank 2nd Floor Downstream Building, 1 London Bridge, London SE1 9BG, tel 0845 456 1668
    www.timebank.org.uk
    National charity inspiring and connecting people to share and give time as volunteers.
  • Wales Council for Voluntary Action - Cyngor Gweithredu Gwirforddol Cymru Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FH, tel 029 2043 1700
    www.wcva.org.uk
    Represents and campaigns for voluntary organisations, volunteers and communities. See also NCVO, SCVO.
  • Welsh Local Government Association - Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru See Local authorities: Wales