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The Association manages a meadow and wood on behalf of Newburgh Parish Council focusing on conservation and improvement of the natural environment and providing a recreational space for the benefit...

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We look after an area called the Meadows for the residents of Appley bridge, and also support local schools and training.

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We offer advice residents on planning matters, respond to planning applications and consultations. We campaign for local developments to be appropriate and proportionate.

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Canal and River Trust activities include conservation, outdoor activities, heritage, wellbeing, and social activities. Join us today to become a Conservator Volunteer and be part of the team keeping history...

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Cleaner Greener Up Holland

Our group operates within the parish of Up Holland. Activities include litter picking, planting and education. The overarching aim is to promote: • litter free areas; • planting and weeding;...

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Faiths4Change is an environmental charity. Our work is rooted in the knowledge that the wellbeing of our planet and all inhabitants are interdependent - beliefs, teachings and practices held in...

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Friends of Tawd Valley (FoTV) is a community group run by volunteers who passionate about the nature and wildlife they have on their doorstep. The aim of the friends group...

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We create and preserve wildlife habitat, involve individuals and groups in our work in order to educate and inform, make contact with and involve the local community.

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We are a social enterprise based in North Lancashire offering households free advice and support with energy issues. Our aims are to help people stay warm and well, and to...

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Hesketh Bank Anglers

We encourage people to participate in the sport of angling, and we teach young people angling and conservation.

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Martin Mere is a visitor centre, waterfowl garden and reserve. We provide services for visitors, maintain 376 acres of wetland and hold events throughout the year. Our aims include: -...

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Nestled amongst the peaceful agricultural landscape of Rufford, Mere Sands Wood is a true wildlife haven, with woodlands, heath, meadows also supporting a wealth of mammals and flora. Wildfowl, waders...

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OCP is a long standing community group working to support and promote Ormskirk. Open to residents, friends and those involved in local businesses, it aims to give local people a...

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Parbold Tree Warden Group

To monitor and maintain public areas on behalf of Parbold parish Council. This includes trees, pblic gardens and hedging.

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The aim of the Group is to promote the protection of wildlife and the enhancement of the landscapes of Parbold for the benefit of the community and to assist in...

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West Lancashire Footpath Group (WLFG) was founded in 1977 and aims to: - encourage all members of the community to get active by walking and enjoy rambling - defend public...

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What’s the Buzz?

It's the sound of thousands of people across West Lancs making a difference every day.

It’s people helping their neighbours, volunteers running a community group, faith groups serving their local communities, social enterprises showing ethical ways of doing business.

The voluntary sector in West Lancs has an impressive history of delivering activities and services that have become vital to the well-being of many.

Our Directory showcases this local support and activity, and the CVS is proud to be the key local body supporting and developing this amazing work over the past 50 years.

This is just the start for the Directory– we need you to get involved to make sure all the fantastic groups that make West Lancs such a buzzing place are in it!

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About West Lancs CVS

West Lancashire Council for Voluntary Services is a charity, set up in 1973, and is the key infrastructure organisation for voluntary and community groups in West Lancashire.

  • We help local people set up and develop voluntary and community groups, and network with other organisations.
  • We recruit volunteers for local organisations and support people to volunteer through our accredited Volunteer Centre. Find out more here.
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