One member.
One vote.
What is a Community Benefit Society?
We chose the Community Benefit Society model (CBS) because it’s a way to run a business that’s responsible, democratic, and exists for the benefit of the community. Anyone can become a member and every member gets one vote on decisions about what we’re doing, regardless of their level of investment.
Watch ‘What are community shares? An animated guide’ by Community Shares
Running Laughton Greenwood in this way contributes to the economic, social, and environmental regeneration of the community.
We raise funds by hiring space and facilities for community events and activities, through our memberships, by winning public funding, and with products like our conifer timber and biomass fuel harvests.
All profits from our activities must be reinvested for the benefit of the community as a whole. Vote for nature by becoming a member today and shape the future of our beautiful woodland.
Watch ‘The Art of Governance’ – an Interview with Nathan Brown from the Plunkett Foundation.
We want you
Evening Spring Bat Walk with Michael Blencowe
Wednesday 16th April
7.15-9.15pm
Carpenter’s Hut, Laughton Greenwood
Following sell-out events in August and October of last year, Michael Blencowe is back at Laughton Greenwood leading one of his ever-popular bat walks.
The evening will begin with a short talk where we’ll learn more about these incredible animals and how they have adapted to live life after dark, while enjoying tea, coffee and cake. Then we’ll head deeper into the woods for a nocturnal walk, armed with handheld bat detectors, to look and listen for pipistrelles, serotines, noctules and other bat species.
This event is very popular, booking is essential. Click here to book.
Become a member
Be part of a community that shares your values and interests in wildlife, education, health and wellbeing.
Volunteer
Laughton Greenwood is powered by a wonderful group of volunteers. We welcome your help, skills and experience.
Hire our venue
Bring the inspiration and serenity of the woodlands to your meeting, outdoor learning activity or celebration.
Extra Volunteering Day
Saturday 22nd February, 10am-lunchtime
Carpenter's Hut
Join us for an extra volunteering session to help with the final push to get this year's saplings planted.
Our volunteering sessions are open to everyone of all ages, experiences and abilities.
Bring a spade, water and snack. Wrap up warm and wear wellies!
For more information, contact info@laughtongreenwood.co.uk
Spring Bat Walk
WCarpenter's Hut
Following sell-out events in August and October of last year, Michael Blencowe is back at Laughton Greenwood leading one of his ever-popular bat walks.
Monthly Volunteering Day
Join our monthly volunteering day and help maintain the woodland.
First Sunday of every month.
10am-lunchtime
Meet at the Carpenters Hut (Keepers Gate entrance)
For more info, contact info@laughtongreenwood.co.uk