Litter Picking

A group of St Boswells folk come together to volunteer their time and skills to enhance our local environment for the benefit of all, including looking after planters, improving biodiversity to benefit pollinators, some small scale food growing and tidying forgotten corners.

Located between the historic fishing towns of Eyemouth and St Abbs, the Berwickshire Marine Reserve was established by the local community to protect the habitats and species found here and to ensure that all users are responsible in their activities.

Home Basics has been supporting and encouraging reuse for over 20 years. We have outlets in Walkerburn and Hawick.

Borders Wheels is a charity based in the Scottish Borders, We provide Community Transport across the Borders and have four locality bases: Berwickshire, Galashiels, Teviot and Tweed.  Borders Wheels is the unification of 4 Community Transport organisations in the Borders, Teviot, Gala and Tweed came together first and we brought in Berwickshire Wheels in April 2024.

Gala Waterways Group exists to encourage access to, enjoyment and interest in and around the watercourses in Galashiels. The Group aims to create walking routes, clean up the environment and protect the industrial heritage.

The Larder is now in its “forever home” at the Community Annexe in the grounds of the primary school where we have fridges and freezers to stock perishable items that we collect from the following supermarkets- Co-op, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Asda, Lidl and Marks and Spencers. Please come and help us reduce food waste that would otherwise go to landfill. You can have up to 10 items, as many items from the “rumble box”as you want and we even have pet food. All are welcome.

A local voluntary group raising awareness of climate change, and taking action in the  Berwick area to improve the environment. Monthly Repair Cafe - last Saturday every month.  Lots of opportunities to volunteer.

Sea the Change was established in 2018. We began as a group of dedicated volunteers, encouraging our community outdoors to enjoy and protect the environment.

The Coldstream Community Trust owns, maintains and runs activities in the Community Centre. They are involved with projects within the community to try to improve all aspects of the environment and heritage. They also  run the Hudson Hirsel Fund for Hudson Hirsel LLP. Grants are awarded twice yearly to local voluntary bodies, in May and November.

Provides a variety of organically grown fruits and vegetables. Encourages a reuse and repurpose policy. Established wildlife habitats and environmental projects.