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British Trust for ConservationBritish Trust for conservation

Charity no.: 261009

BTCV seeks to create and sustain environmental action within local communities, by providing individuals with the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence.

Activities and services:

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Community groups

BTCV provides a range of support services for existing community groups and works with Local Authorities to establish new groups. Support for existing groups includes:
  • Training (see below)
  • Practical support
  • Tools loan
  • Advice (e.g. health and safety, practical, ecological etc.)
  • Group Membership Scheme
  • Insurance
  • Assistance with grant applications
  • Sale of practical conservation handbooks, tools, trees, shrubs, plants and seeds
  • People's Places Award scheme
  • Promotional literature
  • National and local Website listings

Training
BTCV runs a variety of training events within the region including First Aid, Leadership, Tool use and Risk Assessment etc. Bespoke training events can be developed on request.

Conservation Holidays
BTCV runs a series of weekend conservation holidays across the UK and world-wide. There is a regular programme of Holidays run locally.

Employee Projects
BTCV works with employers to deliver team building events for the benefit of their staff. These are developed and designed with the client to meet specific requirements.

Millennium Volunteers (MV)
MV is for 16 - 24 year olds to use their skills and interests in ways that will both stimulate them and result in community benefit. Achievement is recognised with s National Award

Geographic coverage:

BTCV is a national charity. The contact addresses are all part of the Thames and Chilterns sub region and serve Oxfordshire with various specialist services

Key contacts:

Alison Smithl Tel 0118 947 5049 Email: berkshire@btcv.org.uk

Notes:

For organisations that have a geographical coverage that stretches beyond Oxfordshire, the most accessible contact for Oxfordshire activities is listed. M - These groups run a membership subscription scheme, but will very often provide initial advice free of charge NL - Newsletter This Directory may not provide the total coverage of the activities of the groups listed. It concentrates on environmental and nature conservation activities. Disclaimer: Neither ONCF nor the Northmoor Trust can accept liability for any losses due to the inaccuracy of any information in this Directory.