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BTCV is a registered charity 261009

People working for a better environment

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Not just...

opportunities to volunteer

improving towns and cities

building communities

developing skillshelping people

into work

But also...

conserving the natural world

biodiversity

Conservation volunteering

Our 20thCentury roots

Our 21st Century vision

a world where people value their environment and take practical action to improve it

Our 21st Century purpose

to ensure that the potential for voluntary action for the environment is fully realised

Our 21st Century aims (1)

involve more people in practical environmental action

work increasingly at a local level ensure that training and education are key

components of all activities use influence to make voluntary action in the

environment relevant to the government’s broad social,economic and environmental objectives

Our 21st Century aims (2)

work with partners to achieve shared objectives

respond to our customers’ and supporters’ needs more effectively

maintain a commitment to qualitybe financially viable

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

International160+ offices700+ staff130,000 volunteers

of all ages and backgrounds

Our vital statistics

Our key funders include:

European, central and local government

corporate supporterstrusts and foundations

Who do we work with?

community groups, schools and individuals

land owners and land managersnational parks/protected areasbusiness and industrycentral and local government international partners

developing individuals and building communities

tackling social exclusion

personal development

Conservation volunteering

A range of activities BTCV Conservation

Holidays BTCV Green Gym community

development Conservation Contracts employee volunteering environmental

consultancy environmental

education international

development

midweek and weekend projects

Millennium Volunteers New Deal mail order goods training tree and pond wardens Volunteer Officers work based learning

holidays that last a lifetime

500 UK Natural Breaks and Action Breaks

BTCV Conservation Holidays - UK

be more than just a tourist

60+ holidays in 20 countries

BTCV Conservation Holidays - International

promoting health, fitness and the environment

burns off more calories than aerobics!

BTCV Green Gym

helping local communities to bring about positive environmental change

Working with communities

founding member of the Conservation Volunteers Alliance

Developing Skills International

An international dimension

employer-supported volunteering

community projects

Working with corporate partners

Team Building

One of the most successful events we have run - vodaphone

Working in partnership with Vodafone - LIVING THE VALUES

BTCV joint project October 11th 2002

The Greek Project

BTCVConservation Volunteers GreeceHospital PICPA in Voula

The work

Creation of a dance and computer centre– Laying a new floor– painting walls– construction of work stations

Get in touch now!

Tel: 01491 821600E-mail: information@btcv.org.ukWebsite: www.btcv.org