We work with other charities through the Scottish Environnment Link and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland networks. We also work closely with other Friends of the Earth members in the Friends of the Earth International network making us much more effective on the wider global issues such as Climate Change.

No. We are a Scottish Registered Charity (No. SC003442) and as such are non-party-political.

We have around 5000 financial supporters and a wider network of people who take action on our campaigns.

Friends of the Earth Scotland was founded in 1978. Read our history to find out more.

Friends of the Earth Scotland works in particular on environmental issues and how they apply in Scotland. We work closely with the Scottish Parliament, inputting to policy development here.  Due to Scotland's unique landscape and history we have very specific challenges and opportunities that we can focus closely on.

If you live in Scotland and you are unsure which organisation you are member of, then please get touch by using this form or telephoning 0131 243 2700. Our Supporter Development team can quickly check your details and help swap your membership over to us if required.

There are two separate Friends of the Earth organisations in the UK: Friends of the Earth - which covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland (EWNI) - and Friends of the Earth Scotland. Both organisations are part of Friends of the Earth International and as such we collaborate on many campaigns. But we are independent of each other with our own strategies, management and finances.

To ensure both groups are as effective as possible, we strongly encourage supporters of Friends of the Earth EWNI who live in Scotland to support Friends of the Earth Scotland’s work, and vice versa.

In Summer 2009 we celebrated the success of our Big Ask Scotland campaign as the Scottish Climate Change Bill received Royal Assent and included several of our campaign asks. Read more about our campaign successes.

Young people who can see the benefits of effective campaigning are invaluable; our projects can inform academic studies and community projects alike

Of course - all ages are welcome in the crucial work of protecting our environment.

Take a look at our Take Action section for ways to get involved. You can log your actions in our My FoES section on the right hand side of every page.

Yes - you can sign up to our monthly e-newsletter.

We are currently campaigning on climate change, waste and energy and are planning to start campaigns on food and transport.

It is important that Friends of the Earth Scotland can campaign independently of companies, Government or other bodies so that we can lobby for improved policies and regulations without being influenced by their agendas. So we rely heavily on donations from individuals and Trusts to stay independent. We need to promote ourselves and actively fundraise to make sure we inform people about our work and encourage them to donate to us.

Most of the donations given to us are spent on delivering specific projects or running our campaigns. Read our latest annual review to find out more about our finances.

On average we raise about £600,000 per year.

Only in very limited circumstances, mainly gifts in kind, raffle prizes, event sponsorship or specific support for a small project. We would not accept funding from a company we consider unethical and would only approach a company which is actively implementing improved environmental practices and ethical policies. Receiving a donation does not mean we endorse that company.

Overall government sources account for only a very small amount of our funding. Occasionally we receive government support for projects, such as our Communities Reducing Excess Waste project which is funded by the Scottish Government's INCREASE programme.

We are funded by donations from individuals and grants from charitable trusts. Find out more about how your donation is spent.

Generally we ask you to donate to our general funds as this enables us to develop our campaigns and projects as required, in response to the changing government policies and local developments. We also run three fundraising appeals each year for specific campaigns. If you wish to donate to a specific campaign or area of work please indicate this when you make your donation.

We can send you a box if you want to ask local shops to have one – we would need you to collect the funds once it is full and then send us in the money.

Leaving a gift in your will to FoEs is an ideal way to ensure you leave a long lasting legacy to the environment. Learn more about what is involved

If you already have many of the things you need for your home, you could set up a wedding list which promotes giving gifts to us as well as or instead of buying presents.  Find out more.

This is a fund you set up in memory of a loved one or a donation you give in their memory. In this way you can remember the life of someone special whilst protecting the environment for future generations. Find out more.

No, unfortunately this is currently only possible by credit card.

Yes.  Giving a subscription is a great gift – please ring us on 0131 243 2700.

To notify us of change of address you can use this form, write to us at Friends of the Earth Scotland, Thorn House, 5 Rose Street, Edinburgh. EH2 2PR or telephone 0131 243 2700.

If you pay tax you are eligible to Gift Aid your subscription and any donations you give. This will mean we can claim gift aid from the Inland Revenue.  At the moment this equates to 22p for every £1 you give.  As an example if have signed a Gift Aid form and give us £10 we can claim an extra £2.20 from the Inland Revenue (at no extra cost to you) andbut your donation is nowwould be worth £12.20.

Yes.  We have a concessionary rate for students, unwaged and OAPs.  The current rate is £12.00 per year and is payable annually. Sign up today.

Yes. You can join annually by credit card or cheque or give us a one off donation. Please make cheques payable Friends of the Earth Scotland.

The most beneficial way to help Friends of the Earth Scotland is to give a committed gift by direct debit. This allows us to plan ahead, is cheaper to administer and a gift by direct debit allows you more flexibility. As a regular donor you will receive our magazine What on Earth, invitations to events and advice when you need it. Join today.

Take a look at our resources section for information and detailed briefings. We are sorry that we do not have the resources to help directly with dissertations and student research.

All office volunteering opportunities are advertised on our jobs pages. Find out more about other opportunities to volunteer wiht us on an occassional basis.

Vacancies are always advertised in the media, on our website and other jobs websites. Many staff have previously volunteered at FoES so this is also a good way of developing your knowledge of our work.