Woodcraft Folk have one week to raise 20k to help secure their future
The cooperative movement is raising funds to support their impactful youth work as they mark 100 years of service This year youth organisation Woodcraft Folk marked an incredible 100 years of cooperation, social action and bringing brilliant experiences to thousands of young people. Thanks to kind donations from members and supporters Woodcraft Folk give children […]
Sycamore Gap sapling planted at Biblins Youth Campsite
A sapling grown from the Sycamore Gap tree was planted on Sunday 30th November at youth organisation Woodcraft Folk’s Biblins Youth Campsite, in Ross-on-Wye as part of the National Trust’s Trees of Hope initiative. It is one of 49 given by the Trust to individuals, communities and organisations across the UK to create a legacy […]
Woodcraft Folk’s monumental Camp 100 celebrated a century of youth-led activism and unveiled a bright future
Woodcraft Folk’s Camp 100 landmark event has been alive with youth empowerment, adventure, and the spirit of cooperation and solidarity as hundreds of young people and volunteers gather at Kelmarsh Hall marking 100 years of youth-led activism. Across rolling fields surrounding Kelmarsh Hall and gardens, Northamptonshire, something very special has been taking place over the […]
Vote for your favourite 2025 membership badge design
Recently the Woodcraft Folk membership team invited young members across the UK to take part in this year’s Membership Badge competition. The theme for 2025 competition was ‘Celebrating our Centenary’. There were quite a few entries and the Membership team at Woodcraft Folk would like to thank all those members who submitted a design. “They […]
Fund vital youth work by signing up as a Friend of the Folk today!
As we find ourselves in the midst of a financial crisis, charities are needing support more than ever to ensure their vital work can continue. Charity Woodcraft Folk are reminding people about their Friend of the Folk scheme which is made up of regular donors who help fund their crucial work with young people. The […]
The Woodcraft Folk summer camp empowering the next generation of changemakers
As chaos is sweeping the planet right now – from climate disasters to war – it is reassuring to know a number of young people in the UK are coming together this summer at a special camp focused on creating a brighter, fairer and greener future. There is hope after all and the next generation […]
New group holds first residential thanks to funding
With funding from Nature England via the Youth Hostel Association’s Outdoor Citizens group, one of youth organisation Woodcraft Folk’s newest groups was supported to host their first residential experience at the charity’s Height Gate centre during the Easter holidays. Glossop Woodcraft Folk opened its doors in October 2022 with a new volunteer team with no […]
The movement for 16-20 year olds built on lasting friendships, social justice and youth empowerment!
Woodcraft Folk’s District Fellowship (DF’s) have recently come back from an engaging and greatly needed weekend camp as part of their Spring Awakening event which gives the older youth members of Woodcraft Folk a chance to catch up with friends old and new and chill out way from the stresses of the everyday. DFs are […]
Entries open – young people encouraged to enter Just Film Festival!
Young people of all ages interested in film making are being encouraged by youth organisation Woodcraft Folk, to enter the short films competition of the Just Film Festival 2022. The festival is being organised by Birmingham Film Co-op of which Woodcraft Folk and Central England Co-Op are partners. Woodcraft Folk will also have a representation […]
Harrow Woodcraft Folk celebrate 90th Anniversary
Harrow Woodcraft Folk celebrated their 90th Anniversary in February! A special celebratory design has been created for the anniversary by a Harrow member to be worn on Folk t-shirts. The design features a badger and heather, a tribute to the names of the founder members John and Edith Colbert. The first group in Harrow was […]
Membership Badge Design Competition winner announced!
Woodcraft Folk have announced the winner of their Membership Badge Design Competition for 2022! Congratulations have been given to St Albans Venturers Woodcraft Folk Group on their winning design. Woodcraft Folk received many beautiful and inspiring designs for 2022’s theme of ‘One World Recovery’. The charity would like to thank everyone who entered the competition […]
Membership Badge 2022 Vote Open
Recently the Woodcraft Folk membership team invited young members across the UK to take part in this year’s Membership Badge competition. The theme for 2022 was ‘One World Recovery’. There were quite a few entries and the Membership Team at Woodcraft Folk would like to thank all those members who submitted a design. “They were […]