1. Welcome to Friends of the Earth Name of speaker

2. Who we are The UK’s most influential environmental group Local, regional, national and international campaigns Friends of the Earth inspires solutions to environmental problems, which make life better for people

3. Where does the money come from? 90% of our income is from individuals 10% comes from charitable trusts Supporters receive Earthmatters magazine 3 times a year

4. Our structure Friends of the Earth Trust Registered charity. Conducts research and publishes information to build understanding of environmental problems and solutions Limited Changes Government and industry policies through pressure, legislation and the law 150 staff and volunteers work in the UK

5. Local groups in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

6. Some of our recent successes Household Waste & Recycling Act 16 major retailers pledge to phase out risky chemicals Over 50 local authorities go GM-Free Government agrees to reduce CO 2

7. How we work: Enable and empower Information service Consumer and lifestyle advice Work with affected communities

8. How we work: Research and lobby Positive solutions Political lobbying Green alternatives

9. How we work: Citizen action Actions and demonstrations Local campaigning Activist networks

10. What we campaign on Food Climate Transport Chemicals Waste Trade Corporates Rights and justice

11. Food GM-Free Britain Curb supermarket power Reduce pesticide use

12. Climate Kyoto protocol Support renewables Climate challenge

13. Transport Alternatives to the car Public transport for all Aviation; a growing problem

14. Chemicals EU legislation work Survey of retailers Pledge to phase out risky chemicals

15. Waste Reduce, reuse, recycle Recycling Bill success Incinerator proposals squashed

16. Trade Making trade rules fair Fighting corporate globalisation Putting people and the planet over profit

17. Corporates Rules for corporations, rights for people Expose dodgy supply chains Stop perverse subsidies

18. Citizens’ Rights Right to know Right to participate Right to challenge

19. You ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world ’ Margaret Mead

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21. About our local group When did we start? Why did we set up? How many members?

22. About our local group When do we meet? Where do we meet? Meeting structure

23. Achievements

24. The next challenge What is the challenge What action is planned

25. What you can do

26. How to get involved Join Friends of the Earth Join your nearest local group Visit www.foe.co.ukwww.foe.co.uk Visit community.foe.co.uk Call free phone 0808 800 1111

27. Services we offer Information service FREEPHONE 0808 800 1111 www.foe.co.uk Up to date actions, news and reports Earthmatters magazine Members’ magazine three issue a year Action networks Issue specific or general action lists via email or post

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