'It's Your Community'
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A New Award Scheme to enable people to make a difference in their
local environments 'Think Global, Act Local' : that's the call that is
frequently made to people all over the world.

The Conservation Foundation and O2 have launched a new award scheme:
'It's Your Community' : to help provide funding for projects designed
to improve local environments throughout the UK. Awards of up to £1000
are available to local groups and individuals for the hire of tools or
equipment, and to purchase plants, paint, signs, materials etc.

All types of environmental projects such as:

* turning derelict land into an amenity park or wildlife area, tree
planting, creating a wildlife pond, renovating neglected river and
canal footpaths, providing water butts and recycling facilities in
village halls - are welcome to apply, from anywhere in the country.
Everyone receiving an 'It's Your Community' award will be invited to
send 'before and after' pictures to The Conservation Foundation to
show how their award has made a difference and qualify for a further
'Well Done Award' to ensure the project's sustainability.

Those that can apply are:
* Local amenity groups; Parish and village councils; Schools; Youth
clubs; Heritage groups ; Environmental and conservation groups;
Individuals - who can show that their project will benefit the local
environment.

Application forms are available in all O2's 350 shops or by emailing
The Conservation Foundation to request an application form.

For any problems please contact: Libby Symon Tel: 0207 591 3111 Email:
libbysymon@... The Conservation Foundation,
1, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR Website:
http://www.conservationfoundation.co.uk/ActLocalAwards.php