Responsibilities &
Duties
Community-led groups accessing land to grow have to ensure activities are well run, safe and inclusive. There can be a lot to think about; however, through working together to develop and share best practice, we can develop our confidence in becoming an essential part of any community landscape, developing opportunities to meet local needs whilst supporting regional and national outcomes. (see Grassroots to Government). Recognising and taking part in this framework of rights, duties, and responsibilities enables more communities and people to grow and flourish, contributes to positive action on climate and nature emergencies and will help grow a more local food system.
If you are a community group, registered charity, or other your Trustees have to define and uphold duties and responsibilities. The team and volunteers have to ensure certain standards, from health and safety to data protection and trading, if you sell products.
A lot of advice and guidance is available to help you get started and support you to succeed.
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Third Sector Interfaces
Many local authority TSI’s can offer information and support on aspects of governance and local funds. If you have a really helpful TSI please let us know so that other groups in your area might benefit.