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This section contains links to other websites that you might find useful.

Please note: Manchester Leisure is not responsible for the content of external websites.

  • Black Environment Network (BEN): established to promote equality of opportunity with respect to ethnic communities in the preservation, protection and development of the environment.
  • British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV): a charitable organisation, responsible for environmental conservation volunteering throughout the UK and around the world. Visit the website for information on how you can get involved.
  • Business In The Community (BITC): a network of over 700 businesses that are committed to improving their positive impact on society.

  • The Civic Trust: Civic Societies are voluntary groups that champion the cause of urban Britain by acting to improve the places where people live and work. The Civic Trust is the national body for nearly 900 Civic Societies.

  • Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE): the Government's advisor on architecture, urban design and public space. CABE provides hands-on advice on ways to get better value through better design.

  • Common Ground: a charity that encourages people to stand up for their place. Common Ground pioneers imaginative ways of ‘reweaving’ the local world. They aim to inspire people to join in exploration of the richness in everyday places, popular culture, common wild life, ordinary buildings and landscapes and to go on to become actively involved in their care.

  • Community Matters: the nationwide federation for community groups. They promote and support action by ordinary people in response to social, educational and recreational needs in their neighbourhoods and communities.

  • Countryside Code: simple advice on how to respect, protect and enjoy our countryside - from wide open landscapes, to urban green spaces.

  • Do It!: a national database of volunteering opportunities in the UK. You can search the database to find out about organisations and activities in your local area.

  • Natural England: the Government's advisor on the natural environment. It works to o conserve and enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity that it brings.
  • Friends of Clayton Vale: information on upcoming events and meetings, wildlife watch, health walks and more.
  • Greater Manchester Biodiversity Project: bringing together individuals and organisations from all sectors of the community to conserve biodiversity across Greater Manchester.
  • Green Flag Award: the national standard for park and green spaces in England and Wales. Philips Park received its first Green Flag in 2005.
  • GreenSpace: a not-for-profit organisation set up to help those committed to the planning, design, management and use of public parks and open spaces.

  • Living Streets: the champions of streets and public spaces for people on foot. They work on practical projects to create safe, vibrant and healthy streets for all.

  • Groundwork Manchester, Salford & Trafford: homepage of the local Ground Trust, which aims to bring about economic and social regeneration.
  • Landscape Character Network (LCN): an informal network, open to anyone who has an interest in Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) and its applications. LCA is an important tool for enhancing local distinctiveness and promoting sustainable development. It is increasingly being used to involve local stakeholders in landscape planning and development.
  • Manchester City Council: the main website for information on Council services, activities, help and advice, useful contacts, etc.
  • Manchester Leisure: information on the city's parks and sports development.
  • Manchester Velodrome: home of the National Cycling Centre and Britain's primary indoor Olympic cycle track. The Velodrome is open to open to everyone, regardless of ability.
  • Medlock Valley: website of the Medlock Valley Project, which aims to ensure that the Medlock Valley, including Philip's Park, becomes a focus of everyday life in East Manchester and a green resource for the city.

  • National Centre for Volunteering: a useful resource for potential volunteers and anyone seeking up to date information on volunteering. Includes a section on environmental and conservation volunteering.

  • National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners: aims to help all enjoy gardening and so promote their health, education and community fellowship. They support the formation of gardening associations, and advise gardeners on a range of issues from the closure of allotments to bonfires and water supplies.

  • Northwest Regional Development Agency: responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of England's Northwest. Key priorities include business, people and jobs, skills and education, infrastructure and quality of life.

  • Open Spaces Society: protects common land and public rights of way. If you know of a blocked public path or encroachment on common land, or you want to register a 'new' green, they can help you.

  • Red Rose Forest: a partnership between The Countryside Agency, the Forestry Commission and the Metropolitan Boroughs of Bolton, Bury, Trafford and Wigan and the Cities of Manchester and Salford. The partnership works to create new areas of woodland, improve existing green spaces and encourage people to discover the countryside on their doorstep.

  • Sustrans: the UK's leading sustainable transport charity, working onpractical projects so people can choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Sustrans' flagship project is the National Cycle Network.

  • Wildabout Manchester: website dedicated to learning about and enjoying the wildlife of Manchester.

  • The Woodland Trust: the UK’s leading charity dedicated solely to the protection of our native woodland heritage.