Members

You are rooted in place, with a definable and expressed area of interest.

CCN is a Network of change-makers; we seek to identify and vocalise our concerns within the systems, which dictate how the marine environment is managed, and we are keen to work with other like-minded groups, who see the opportunities in pushing through reform.

Within your geographical rooting, you have a stated aim on marine conservation, which aligns with CCN’s vision, and you work on a number of issues that are of concern to local residents and related to the marine environment (please note CCN is also keen to work with single-issue marine groups, however, we encourage those groups to consider joining CCN under the Associated Organisation status).

You have an evidenced following of local members and/or supporters in your area, who support the cause you are working towards, and whose support provides you with a local mandate for your activities.

Your group is clearly grounded in, and directed by, local concerns and interests, demonstrably independent from external, non-local, groups.

You are undertaking activities in your local area as per your group’s stated aims around marine conservation, and you are keen to join the Network as an active member, to learn from others and/or to share expertise.

Decisions are made collectively and transparently, and you hold a group constitution – or you are working towards this.

You are not affiliated to any specific political party or group, but are open to working with politicians and MSPs from every political party in order to further marine conservation in Scotland.