Conservation

Capital Growth is London's largest food growing network, with over 2,000 gardens throughout the city. We offer in-kind support to people who grow their own food in London, including providing access to discounted training, networking events, support with growing to sell and discounts on equipment. Joining our network is free and new ideas or offers of support are always most welcome.

RAFT deliver school engagement workshops, heat decarbonisation plans, detailed retrofit design, community engagement, whole life carbon studies and estate decarbonisation studies

Sustainable business consultancy. The consultancy specializes in providing comprehensive ecological support for development projects, focusing on biodiversity enhancement and management.

Devonshire Road Nature Reserve is a volunteer-run urban nature reserve and wildlife habitat in Forest Hill, south London, dedicated to conserving and enhancing biodiversity within an old railway cutting that forms part of the Forest Hill to New Cross Gate line. It comprises woodland, meadows, ponds and a wildlife garden hosting a variety of native plants, insects, amphibians and birds and runs regular open days, events and educational activities for the local community

Friends of Blythe Hill Fields (FBHF) is a voluntary community group that was established in October 2003. Its mission is to bring the community together and promote the increased use, access to and enjoyment of Blythe Hill Fields for local residents and other users of this essential open space.

Lewisham Council’s page for information on how residents can help in the Climate Emergency

The Friends of the Road Nature Reserve (FoGRNR), objectives are: To promote, maintain and enhance the indigenous wildlife and botanical value of Garthorne Road Nature Reserve and its educational use for the public.

SE London based organisation that involves local residents, schools and community groups - to bring street trees to the neighbourhoods.

A group of local residents from Hither Green, Lee, and Southeast London working towards creating more low-traffic spaces to enable walking, cycling, and public transport access, aligning with Lewisham Council’s Transport Strategy. They provide information on what Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are and Low Traffic Neighbourhood Plans.

Wild Cat Wilderness is a community green space in Catford coordinated by the Lewisham Local, which is a local charity. It is a natural wilderness off Catford Hill, which you can help shape and get involved in by volunteering. It is your community space where you can explore nature and wildlife, play or relax in its peacefulness, learn new outdoor skills or crafts, share and enjoy the space with other local people of all ages, cultures, faiths and abilities. We are currently funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Lewisham Local is a community-focused organisation that supports the Lewisham Voluntary sector. They specialise in grant application support and a gateway to local funding, which it sometimes administrated by the organisation. Leweisham Local fosters collaboration among individuals, groups, businesses, and organisations to build healthier, happier communities. It promotes giving and sharing resources, skills, and expertise while raising awareness of community needs. They support voluntary groups through events, projects, and communications. It champions asset-based development and enhances the impact and sustainability of local initiatives, ensuring Lewisham thrives by maximizing its existing strengths and resources.

NCL is a voluntary agency with a small team that provides a gateway to nature for Lewisham residents, schools and organisations. NCL has links to local parks, the forest school, nature reserves and other outdoor nature projects NCL runs their own projects and projects with partner organisations.