Supporting environmental initiatives
Habitats & Heritage works with Richmond and Hounslow councils to support local clean-up events that make neighbourhoods cleaner, greener and better for people and wildlife.

Community clean-ups
Running a small event is a simple way to improve your local area, bring people together and care for nature. You’ll find guidance below to help you get started. To borrow equipment or ask a question, please contact us
When deciding to hold a litter-pick, here are a few steps for you to consider:
1 – Choose an area to tidy up. You might want to consider routes to schools, parks, playgrounds, public footpaths, green spaces, bus stops, nature reserves, school grounds or anywhere else people gather
2 – Visit the area you’d like to litter-pick to make sure it’s a safe place for you and your group to work
3 – Download and complete a short risk assessment template
- If your event is taking place in Richmond Borough please send the completed risk assessment to groups@habitatsandheritage.org.uk at least a week prior to the event taking place so it can be evidenced and given consent to start. If your event is in a council managed park or open space Habitats & Heritage will obtain permission from the Parks Team on your behalf. If it is taking place on another space please check and seek permission from the landowner
- If your event is taking place in Hounslow Borough parks@hounslow.gov.uk at least a week prior to the event taking place and await approval and consent to start from the LBH/Greenspace 360 team.
4 – Hold your litter-pick on your chosen date and take photos on the day. Send us your photos of your litter-pick and we may feature them on publicity materials
DOWNLOAD: Volunteering Guidance
DOWNLOAD: Template Risk Assessment
DOWNLOAD: Example Litter-pick Risk Assessment
DOWNLOAD: Volunteering – Covid-19 Specific Guidance
You can also arrange to borrow equipment, including litter-pickers and bin bags (from Continental Landscapes) by getting in contact with groups@habitatsandheritage.org.uk
If you are looking for support in running your own community initiative please contact us
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