Linking people and the environment

Forth Environment Link is a Scottish environmental charity, based in the Forth Valley, leading the way on connecting people and place. We support more day to day journeys on foot or by bike; we encourage more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities; and we help increase the lifespan of our everyday items.

Our Values

Enabling - pro- environmental change in a way that is practical, easy to understand and accessible to everyone.

Collaborative -  ensuring we add value to everything we do by working in partnership with others who share our ambition. 

Innovative - testing and driving forward new ideas that inspire change.

Passionate – recognising that the quality of work is reflected in everything we do.

Fair – working in a way that is inclusive and reflects the needs of the people and communities we support.
 

Our Aim

Our aim is to enable environmental improvement through community-led innovation by taking national ambitions and applying them at a local level.

Our work covers four main areas:

• Active Travel
• Food & Growing
• Circular Economy
• Volunteering

Our History

FEL began as the Kippen Nature Club in 1989 with the aim of teaching children about biodiversity and nature.  In response to community need and interest, the organisation grew in both mandate and geography, expanding to include adult education and demonstration projects.  In 2005, Forth Environment Link - a company limited by guarantee with charitable status – was created.

In 2008 Forth Valley Food Links merged with FEL, bringing an additional focus on sustainable local food production and consumption.  In 2012 FEL took over the hosting of Cycle Stirling bringing a new cycling focus to our work and in 2013 Stirling Cycle Hub was formed to increase awareness and participation in cycling and cycling related activities in the area.

FEL Staff Team