It's Your Space is primarily a website resource to inspire local people to apply for funding to transform a community space including parks or gardens on their doorstep. It gives links to a variety of funding sources and advice on applying, and gives many examples of local people who have already taken things into their own hands. It encourages people and organisations to sign up to the Manifesto for Better Public Spaces and explains the essential ten ingredients that make a great public space.

For more inspiration and information visit www.itsyourspace.org.uk/ or telephone 0161 872 0901

GreenSpace (formerly Urban Parks Forum) is a not-for-profit organisation set up to help those committed to the planning, design, management and use of public parks and open spaces. GreenSpace is a membership organisation dedicated to promoting the importance of public spaces whilst increasing awareness of related issues.It promotes the regeneration of public parks and open spaces in towns and cities throughout the UK and support the investment being made in these important social and cultural assets. It organises a number of events, produces publications and good practice information, and its website www.green-space.org.uk/Links/funding.htm has invaluable information on how to find the right fund for your project or enterprise, and how to make an application for funding.

For more general information visit www.green-space.org.uk or telephone 0118 946 9060

Groundwork is a federation of nearly fifty Trusts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, each working with their partners to improve the quality of the local environment, the lives of local people and the success of local businesses in areas in need of investment and support. It is part funded by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) and supported by corporate, local and European funding. Every year Groundwork Trusts deliver thousands of projects in neighbourhoods that are blighted by a variety of social or economic problems. These projects aim to create opportunities for people to learn new skills and to take local action. They also aim to help businesses and individuals fulfil their potential. There are many opportunities for volunteers in Groundwork Trusts or they may be able to support a local project including regenerating parks and gardens.

For more information visit www.groundwork.org.uk or telephone 0121 236 8565

The Wildlife Trusts partnership is the UK’s leading conservation charity exclusively dedicated to wildlife. Its network of 47 local Wildlife Trusts, alongside a junior branch, Wildlife Watch, work together to protect wildlife in the countryside. The Wildlife Trusts care for over 2,560 nature reserves from rugged coastline to rural wildlife havens. With more than 413,000 members, they lobby for better protection of the UK's natural heritage and are dedicated to protecting wildlife for the benefit of future generations. A wide range of publications are available to order or you can volunteer to practically secure the future of precious habitats and species, enabling them to thrive again.

For further information visit www.wildlifetrusts.org or telephone 0870 0367711