Southwark Friends of the Earth is a  pressure group working on campaigns relating to the environment and to social justice. We campaign on issues with a local connection, and also lobby for policy changes at the local, regional, national and international levels. We work on a diverse range of issues including sustainable transport, ‘real food’, waste and recycling, climate and air quality, social exclusion, and trade.

There is more detail about our campaigns on this site and in our newsletters.

The group consists entirely of volunteers, and our campaigns are funded entirely by membership, individual donations and charitable grants. We always welcome new supporters and active members, so please come along to one of our regular meetings and get involved!

Who are Friends of the Earth?

Southwark FoE is part of a national network of local groups who are affiliated to Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

• The largest international network of environmental groups in the world, represented in 68 countries.
• One of the leading environmental pressure groups in the UK.
• A unique network of campaigning local groups, working in 250 communities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Largely funded by our supporters.
• Over 90 per cent of income is from individual donations, the rest from special fundraising events, grants and trading.