WHAT WE DO

As an independent charity we take the time to listen to the challenges individuals and communities face. Our priority is to enable people to take control of their own flooding concerns.

We do this by:

Helping

Helping people to recover after they have been flooded.

Supporting

Supporting and listening to communities so they feel empowered to manage their flood risk.

Representing

Representing people at risk of flooding to make sure the authorities and government develop a community perspective.

Why is this important?

Year on year, we’re seeing the effects of more flooding.
The economic and emotional cost is high.
We want to do all we can to help people understand the risk of flooding in their area so that they can take control and reduce the impact on their lives through working with others.

We are dedicated to...

  • HELPING COMMUNITIES

    Helping people to prepare for flooding by facilitating community flood action groups in England & Wales. We also provide advice and support to individuals & communities throughout the country.

  • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

    Supporting and empowering those at flood-risk to be part of the solution through community involvement.

  • HELPING PEOPLE RECOVER

    Helping people who have been flooded to recover.

  • RAISING AWARENESS

    Hosting flood surgeries and exhibitions to help people with their problems and raise awareness.

  • REPRESENTING PEOPLE

    Representing those at flood risk so that decision-makers take account of local knowledge, common concerns and grassroots expertise.

  • POLICY MAKING

    Working to put flooding issues at the centre of policy making.

  • SUPPORTING PROFESSIONALS

    Providing training and consultancy services to professionals to help them develop a community perspective.

  • PROVIDING ADVICE

    Remaining independent so that we can provide honest, unbiased advice via our helpline, website, staff and Blue Pages.

The Culmington Story

Jayne’s account of why she joined her Flood Action Group.