Useful contacts to other organisations

Forth Environment Link (FEL) connects people and place on actions which make a positive response to the Climate Emergency by supporting day-to-day journeys on foot or by bike and encouraging local food to be grown and eaten in the community.

Urban Foresight is a place-based innovation consultancy working on projects to improve lives, protect the environment and deliver new economic opportunities.

Travelknowhow is an online resource offering organisations across Scotland easy access to a wide variety of travel planning solutions all in one place.

Transform Scotland provides an alliance across public, private and third sector organisations to promote sustainable transport, campaigning for walking, cycling and public transport to be the easiest and most affordable options for everyone.

Sustrans are custodians of the National Cycle Network; a UK-wide network of traffic-free paths connecting cities, towns, and countryside, and help communities thrive without having to use a car.

The Interreg North Sea Region Project “SHARE-North” comprises activities for developing, implementing, promoting, and assessing car sharing, bike sharing, ride sharing and other forms of shared mobility in urban and rural areas and employment clusters.

Online community dedicated to the rural transport agenda across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

SFHA is the membership body for housing associations and co‑operatives in Scotland, existing to represent, support and connect the membership and promote the right to live in a safe, warm, and affordable home, in a thriving community.

SCA promotes the work of local people in their communities by campaigning collectively for a stronger and more cohesive community sector in Scotland and looks to influence national policy to reflect the best interests of the sector.

Paths for All aim is to support people in Scotland to be active every day with walking as the easiest and most accessible way to do this.

PAS is Scotland’s place and active citizenship charity, supporting a planning system that is inclusive, positive, and innovative, where individuals and communities help shape the future of place.

The Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS) is an advisory non-departmental public body appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity with a remit to consider the needs of disabled persons in transport matters and advise the Scottish Ministers accordingly.

LES manage CARES, the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme giving communities, organisations and businesses advice and funding in all aspects of local, renewable energy.

Living Streets Scotland promote walking as the natural choice for everyday local journeys and seek to achieve a better walking environment to inspire people to walk more.

Home Energy Scotland helps people in Scotland create warmer homes, reduce energy bills, and lower their carbon footprint by working with people and organisations to help tackle fuel poverty and the climate.

Foundation Scotland help people and organisations to fund good causes, strengthening Scotland’s communities and creating a lasting impact.

Energy Saving Trust promotes energy efficiency and clean energy solutions, working towards a smart, decarbonised, decentralised energy system.

The Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) uses its expertise to inform, support and represent a network of local development trusts by promoting the sharing of knowledge and expertise and encouraging mutualism and co-operation.

Cycling Scotland is Scotland’s cycling organisation promoting a sustainable, inclusive, and healthy Scotland where people can enjoy all the benefits of cycling.

The Community Transport Association (CTA) is a national charity that represents and supports providers of community transport.

Community Rail Network supports community-based groups and partnerships that connect communities with railways and deliver social benefit.

CES aim to strengthen and empower local communities by helping people to own, control and benefit from local renewable energy resources – reducing communities energy costs and regenerating communities to promote a low carbon transition.

The CDA enable building organisations, learning and power within communities to encourage democracy, sustainable development, equality, and social justice by bringing together networks and organisations in Scotland and beyond to promote community development.

The CCF supports community-led organisations in Scotland to tackle climate change by running projects that reduce local carbon emissions including helping communities to reduce their reliance on car travel, cut waste, grow local food, and lower energy use in homes and community buildings.