ARI factsheet: Health and Safety on Allotments - A mana...

This information pack consists of 2 factsheets and 4 supporting documents. You can download these individually (see below). Alternatively you can order a paper copy using our

ARI factsheet: Restore the plot

It does not take long for a vacant plot to be invade by 6 foot brambles or rampant bindweed. Not only does this give sites a derelict air but it also discourages prospective plotholders. This factsheet introduces the different methods that can be used ...

British Trust for Conservation Volunteering (BTCV)

Lots of resources, advice and training for working with children, young people and other groups or volunteers. 

May be able to assist in plot clearance or other on-site infrastructure projects requiring extra person-power. 

Environment Agency

Code of practice for dealing with Japanese knotweed. 

Garden Organic

Formerly HDRA. Offers practic ...

Growing food: how safe is your land?

The North West Food & Health Task Force, in collaboration with the Federation of City Farms & Community Gardens, has produced a booklet to provide advice to any community group, food project or individual in England and Wales who is planning (or ...

National Association for Voluntary and Community Action...

Formerly NACVS.

Support for voluntary groups, including advice on setting up and running an association. Details of your local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS). Advice about fundraising. Advice about local sources of training, e.g. on health ...

National Proficiency Test Centre

Accredited training in herbicide application.

Alternatively, for licensed herbicide operators and heavy-duty clearnace work,  as for your council's advice and see 'Agiricultural Consultants and Groundwork Contractors' in the Yellow Pages. It is ...

Pesticides Action Network (PAN)

PAN is keen to work with allotment holders and associations to reduce pesticide use. They provide a database of local council facilities for hte disposal of old bottles and discontinued pesticides (

Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)

Established in 1804, the Royal Horticultural Society is now the Uk's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening.

The RHS's goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage excelle ...

The Probation Service

Developing an on-site partnership with your local Probation Service can help young offenders as part of their rehabilitation and be a source of free, managed labour for site infrastructure improvements. 

The national office can give you contact ...