Table 3 Most frequently reported recruitment methods and activities
| Â | Number of projects | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Recruitment methods | ||
 Approached by a local community representativea | 71 | 50.7 |
 At a local community event | 19 | 13.6 |
 At a local or regional meeting (e.g. local area/community forums) | 17 | 12.1 |
 Coordinator approached centre, group or individual | 8 | 5.7 |
 Through an existing FFW project or word of mouth | 8 | 5.7 |
 Coordinator attended local community group meeting | 7 | 5.0 |
Activities | ||
 Local Authority-led environmental improvements | ||
  Removal of encroaching vegetation | 12 | 10.3 |
  New or improved pedestrian signage | 9 | 7.8 |
  New dropped kerbs or kerb improvements | 8 | 6.9 |
  New, repaired or improved footpaths | 8 | 6.9 |
  Resurfacing of footpaths | 8 | 6.9 |
  General safety improvements (e.g. new fencing around pond) | 6 | 5.2 |
  Extra bollards to control traffic flow and parking | 6 | 5.2 |
  Installation of benches/seating | 6 | 5.2 |
  New or improved street lighting | 5 | 4.3 |
  Removal, repair or replacement of street furniture (e.g. railings); and installation of maps or noticeboards for maps | 5 | 4.3 |
 Community-led environmental improvements | ||
  Planting bulbs, shrubs or bedding plants | 33 | 28.4 |
  Clean-up days | 12 | 10.3 |
  Litter pick-ups | 8 | 6.9 |
  Clearance of land or encroaching vegetation | 7 | 6.0 |
 Promotional and awareness-raising activities | ||
  Led walks | 60 | 51.7 |
  Themed walks (e.g. a history walk or nature walk) | 18 | 15.5 |
  Development of maps or resources to promote the improved route/area | 22 | 19.0 |
  Community events, fun days, celebration events and street partiesb | 19 | 16.4 |
  School talks or assemblies | 19 | 16.4 |
  Pledge cardsc | 17 | 14.7 |
  Walking challenges linked to walk to school month or week | 12 | 10.3 |