Community Springboard

If your group is helping to restore nature, supporting wellbeing through nature or fostering nature connection in the Leven Catchment, we are here to support.

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How it works

The community springboard will arise from the needs and visions of community groups in the Leven Catchment. We know a lot of good work is already happening and hope the Leven Catchment Collective can sustain and strengthen it.

Skills & Training

Are there skills your group wants to grow, or training you’ve had your eye on?

The Community Springboard is an opportunity to upskill within your community group

Capacity-Building

Is something in the day-to-day running of your community group holding you back?

Whether it’s volunteer engagement, admin tasks, or other challenges, the Community Springboard is here to help where it can.

Project Development Support

Looking to launch a new project or initiative but need a bit of support to get started?

Planning a new project or initiative but not sure where to start? The Community Springboard is here to help you get going.

Type of support

The Community Springboard will offer tailored support based on the needs and visions of local community groups. Below are examples of the kinds of benefits it might offer:

Skills & Training

  • Accredited training (e.g. strimmer certification)
  • Facilitation and leadership development courses
  • Peer learning and knowledge exchange events

Capacity-Building

  • 1:1 office hour support
  • Access to tools such as email & survey platforms
  • Support with stakeholder engagement and facilitation
  • Guidance on identifying and securing funding

Project Development Support

  • Seed funding to get new ideas off the ground
  • Support with project planning, design, and structure
  • Ecological advice
  • Help with preparing and submitting funding applications

Events

Browse the events for the Community Springboard and the wider Leven Catchment Collective

Join Community Springboard

If your group would like to be part of the community springboard, then sign up to learn more or get involved.

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