Setting up a new group
Woodcraft Folk is keen to support new and existing volunteers to set up new groups across the country. We're always inspired to help reach new communities in the UK.
- If you're interested in setting up a new group and would like to receive a copy of our new group pack, please use our online form to express your interest.
- If you're a collection of volunteers who have already begun their new group journey and wish to register their intention to open a group with central office and receive new group support from our staff, complete and return the 'Intention to set up a Woodcraft Folk group' form.
In the meantime, there is a wealth of resources and support available:
New group journey
The new group journey has two components:
Each section takes you through the necessary steps to setting up a new group, with signposts along the way to aditional guidance, a selection of which is outlined below.
Frequently asked questions
Chances are, someone's already asked your burning question. Check out the FAQs for new groups
Training
There's a variety of training options available - check the training page for more details.
Peer support
Sometimes the best way to learn is to speak to someone doing a similar role. Ask on the facebook group, within your district or contact folk office to find someone to answer your questions. You can also request a new group buddy.
Outreach and publicity guidance
Find guidance for:
- Publicity - with editable flyers and posters to download, as well as tips on online and press coverage
- Running a stall
- Running outreach in schools
- Running PlayOut in local parks and green spaces
- Growing & sustaining your group - including session plans to involve children and young people in planning and delivering recrutiment activities
Volunteer recruitment and support
The volunteer toolkit is crammed full of advice and guidance for groups wishing to recruit and support volunteers.
And here's some aditional volunteer recruitment guidance
Registration, admin and paperwork
Download our list of recommended documents to print out and take to group each week.
If your group has agreed the date for its first group night and is ready to formally register with Woodcraft's central office, you can download the new group registration form.
Programme Planning
Information about outcomes for children and young people, and suggstions for activities to help acheive these, can be found in our outcomes matrix.
Finance and Fundraising
Dowload the group budget tool to help you calculate the costs of running your group. This will help you decide how much you need to charge for young people to attend your group, and what funds you'll have to raise from elsewhere. Woodcraft Folk is commited to supporting groups and districts raise funds. Check out the funding page for advice, guidance and support.
New group case studies
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