Get Involved
Clean up your streets, stay active and see the difference you can make!
If you’ve come to this page you already have the motivation to improve your environment so read on! Once you’ve determined which of the programmes below is the one that’s right for you, just follow the link.
Britain in Bloom
Britain in Bloom is one of the largest horticultural campaigns in Europe working year-round to create a cleaner and greener Britain through community action.
Participants work to earn top marks in horticultural achievement, environmental responsibility and community participation. The 'in Bloom' journey starts in the regional/national campaigns from which communities are nominated for the finals.
Find out more about Britain in Bloom
Find your local 'in Bloom' group to support them or volunteer
Neighbourhood Awards
If you are a small group or an individual wanting to improve your local street, or focus on a particular project such as creating a community garden in a disused area, the Neighbourhood Awards is for you.This non-competitive category is for small, community-led groups. New neighbourhoods are always welcome to enrol, as are established groups.
Find out more about the Neighbourhood Awards
Find your local group events and volunteer
Affiliated Societies
More than 2,800 local gardening clubs and horticultural societies belong to the RHS Affiliated Societies programme, providing the chance to improve gardening skills and make friends.They also offer unique benefits such as free and/or discounted entry to RHS Gardens.
Find out more about the RHS Affiliated Societies scheme.
Join your local gardening club/horticultural society (Please note: not all local societies are listed on the website so if you can’t find one near you please e-mail