Free membership for the organisations doing the real work outdoors.
If you're a not-for-profit or grassroots organisation helping people get active outdoors, you belong in this Coalition. No membership fee, no barrier to entry — just a shared mission and a community ready to back you.
Already alongside NGOs and grassroots organisations across Europe
Why organisations join as associates
Membership connects your work to a Europe-wide community — and to funding, visibility and support built specifically for grassroots effort.
Be seen across Europe
Tap into the combined reach of our full and associate members to put your #ItsGreatOutThere content and story in front of a wider, engaged audience.
Your story, told well
We share stories about inclusive, responsible and diverse outdoor activity — yours could be featured next, reaching people who might otherwise never hear about your work.
Real funding for real projects
We provide financial support to small, local organisations delivering Outdoor Activity Days in their communities — helping break down barriers to outdoor access.
Skills before anyone else
Get early, free access to capacity-building activities developed with our members, so your organisation grows alongside the wider outdoor community.
A voice in European advocacy
Share your good practices and help shape the Coalition's advocacy efforts, elevating grassroots experience to the European policy level.
Joining is simple — and free
Associate membership is free of charge, with a few conditions to keep the Coalition focused on the right organisations.
- You're an individual or organisation with not-for-profit status.
- You operate within the European geographical area.
- You have a clear interest in the Coalition's work and mission.
Once you're in
A quick look at how associate members make the most of their membership.
- Your relevant contacts added to our newsletter, so nothing gets missed.
- Active involvement in Coalition campaigns — including our #itsgreatoutthere hashtag and the European Week of Sport.
- Regular updates about your work shared directly with our team.
- Support to apply for Coalition funding and deliver Outdoor Activity Days near you.
Your organisation belongs in this community.
Applying is free and takes a few minutes — join the network already helping Europe get active outdoors.
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Membership benefits
Direct public engagement throughout Europe
A massive potential audience waits for your #ItsGreatOutThere content thanks to the combined reach of our full and associate members on social media and other digital platforms.
Share your content with our industry partners
We share great stories about inclusive, responsible and diverse outdoor activity. Maybe your story will be featured next?
Support for your Outdoor Activity Days
We provide financial support to small, local organisations running deserving projects delivering Outdoor Activity Days in local communities to break down the barriers outdoor activation.
Early access to free capacity building activities
Get early access to capcity building activities developed by the Coalition together with its members to strengthen the outdoor community.
Elevate your good practices to the European level
Share your good practices and help us develop projects to support our advocacy efforts on a European level.
Associate membership conditions
Associate membership is free of charge but certain conditions apply.
Associate membership
FREE
- You are an individual or an organisation that has not-for-profit status
- You operate in the European Geographical area
- You express a clear interest in the work of the Coalition
How to get the most out of your membership?
Make sure the relevant people receive our newsletter;
Get actively involved in Coalition campaigns: use our #hashtag and contribute to our European Week of Sport campaign as well as other campaigns;
Share relevant updates about your work with our team;
Apply for Coalition funding to organise Outdoor Activity Days close to you;
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How to get involved
Do you want to get involved to help us deliver Outdoor Activity Days?
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