Friends of the Earth Scotland campaigns for solutions to environmental problems.

• Background - Our history. In a nutshell
• The big picture - What we want and how to get it
• What we stand for - The things that drive us
• How we work - The way we do it
• Contact us - We'd love to hear from you
• Help us out - Money. Time. Give one or both.
• Funding - Where does it come from?

Background
Our launch - Since 1978, we've been making things happen. Some big, some small. Like:

• Getting a grip on climate change.
• Laws to bring recycling to your doorstep.
• Warmer, more energy efficient homes.
• Keeping genetically modified food off the menu.
• Persuading big companies to behave better.

Friends of the Earth Scotland is:

• One of the country's most influential environmental campaigning organisations.
• Part of the most extensive environmental network in the world, with almost 1 million supporters across five continents and more than 70 national organisations worldwide.
• Dependent on individuals for the majority of its income.

The big picture
Friends of the Earth Scotland exists to help people in Scotland look after the planet for everyone’s  future. We think globally, and act in Scotland - delivering solutions to climate change and other environmental problems, by enabling and empowering people to take individual and collective action.

What we stand for
We believe that all our children's futures will be better because of what we do:

• We are committed to democracy, accountability and equality.
• We strive to work with communities in our campaigning for positive change.
• Our work will always be based on objective evidence and a long-term, global perspective.
  
• We believe that everyone has an equal right to a healthy environment and a fair share in the world’s environmental resources.

How Friends of the Earth Scotland works

• Focus on the solution - we look for better alternatives to what's already out there
• Back it up with facts - we base everything on credible research
• Get lots of people involved - We make it easy for you to act.
• Use our network - we have access to over 70 Friends of the Earth international groups and a network of local groups here in Scotland
  

Contact us
We'd really like to hear from you.

How you can help
You can do more to make sure everyone enjoys their right to a healthy future:

• Stay in touch by email - our free e-newsletter is great starting point 
• Help fund our campaigns - nearly all our cash comes from people like you
• Roll up your sleeves - join a local group

How Friends of the Earth Scotland is funded
The majority of our income comes from individuals - people like you. The rest comes from events, grants and trading.