National Gathering and AGM 2026

All Friends of the Earth Scotland members are warmly invited to our National Gathering and AGM in Glasgow, on Saturday 13 June 2026. 

You can join us at Adelaide Place, 209 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HZ, or online via video link. The timetable for the day is as follows:

2-2.30pm  Welcome with tea and coffee  

2.30-3.30pm  Celebrating successes and sharing challenges 

3.30-5.30pm Motions, reports and elections 

5.30-6.30pm Dinner 

7pm International solidarity fundraising gig (more info to come!)

This event is a chance to meet our board members and staff, learn more about our campaigns and build connections with other members. We will also elect new board members and vote on motions. 

Friends of the Earth Scotland is a democratic, grassroots organisation and the AGM is a key moment for members to influence our direction.  

After the day’s business, we’ll move into a night of music, poetry, and global solidarity raising funds for the Friends of the Earth International Solidarity Fund, which provides rapid support to communities defending land, territories, and environmental rights around the world. 

This is a member only event. If you are not yet a member and would like to attend, you can sign up here.

Putting forward a motion

Putting forward a motion is a way to have a policy or issue you care about debated by the members of Friends of the Earth Scotland. Past motions have led to Friends of the Earth Scotland backing new approaches and tactics, joining coalition campaigns, and offering solidarity with global struggles. 

Any member can raise a motion, which must then be seconded by another member. If you have a motion you would like to raise, but you don’t know another member willing to second this, please contact us as we may be able to help.

Your motion will be available for members to read ahead of the AGM and members may submit amendments at this time as well. 

At the AGM you will be asked to say a little bit about why you believe it is important for Friends of the Earth Scotland to adopt your motion. This will be followed by a short debate and a vote.

Agreed motions will then be used to shape the work of Friends of the Earth Scotland.

If you would like to submit a motion, please fill in this form and email it to agm@foe.scot. The deadline for submitting motions for this year’s AGM is Friday 22^nd May. 

Electing board members

You are also invited to stand for our election to our board, hear from current board members, and vote in the elections. The board are responsible for the governance of Friends of the Earth Scotland, and have a key role in ensuring that our work is accountable to the movement and our members. To run you need to be nominated by two other members. If you would be interested in finding out more about running for the board get in touch at agm@foe.scot. The board is particularly looking for a new secretary this year.

To nominate a board member, please fill in this form and send it to agm@foe.scot. The deadline for nominating trustees for the board will be Saturday 30^th May. 

FAQs

If you cannot find the answer to your question below, please email us at agm@foe.scot 

Can I register for the AGM if I am not a member of FoES? 

The National Gathering and AGM is only for Friends of the Earth Scotland members. Everyone is welcome to join us to take part, you can do so online here.

How accessible is the venue? 

The venue has a range of accessibility functions, listed below: 

• There is an accessible entrance to the building at 209 Bath Street – please press the buzzer if no one is at the door. Once inside, the auditorium is then step free including a ramp up onto the stage and an accessible bathroom within the auditorium. Unfortunately, the breakout room is up about ten steps and not accessible for wheelchairs.

• A hearing loop will be used for as much of the event as possible

I have accessibility needs not listed on the sign-up page or in the FAQ page

We want our event to be as accessible as possible. If you have additional needs not covered, please reach out and we will do our utmost to accommodate your needs and make this event, not just accessible but also enjoyable. Email agm@foe.scot or phone 0131 243 2700.

How can I submit a motion? 

Please see details further above. If you have any issues downloading the form, let us know at the email above. 

Who can apply to be a board member? 

To be eligible for election, you must be a member of Friends of the Earth Scotland. 

I cannot attend; can I still vote? 

Yes, you can vote by proxy, and there are two different ways you can do so: 

• You can choose to send details of each motion and / or nomination you wish to vote on and each of your respective votes to the Chair. Email agm@foe.scot or phone 0131 243 2700.

• Or you can elect another member to vote on your behalf on the day for the AGM. 

You will need to let us know by email if you decide to vote by proxy, at least 1 day before the AGM (deadline is Friday 12 June) so your vote can be counted. 

I have signed up to attend online, but I haven’t received a video link. 

You will be sent the video link a few days ahead of the AGM with more information on how to connect. 

Can I bring children to the event?

You are welcome bring your children and we can provide some art materials, but please note we will not have crèche facilities.

Will you be taking photos or videos at the event? 

Yes, we will have a photographer during the event, and we will be recording the livestream. You can let us know if you are uncomfortable with your picture being taken on the day.  

I have a question, but I cannot find the answer here. 

Please call or email us and we will do our best to answer your query as soon as possible. Email agm@foe.scot or phone 0131 243 2700.

I am experiencing technical issue on the day. 

Please call us on 0131 243 2700 or email us at agm@foe.scot