The Friends of the Scrubs
A UK registered charity whose mission is to cherish and protect Wormwood Scrubs Open Space, a unique 75 hectare green space in the heart of London.
We pledge to keep it:
“more wild than tamed”
“Species records lent further evidence to the value of the Scrubs as a stop-over site for several migratory species, some of which remain resident during the winter season. ”
Scrubs calendar: What’s happening on the Scrubs?
Check the calendar for upcoming walks, talks and other events. Use the < and > arrows to see other months. Click on the diary items for more details.
Warmest thanks to all who turned up for our fourth Dog Show on 27 July and a special thanks to our sponsors and partners!
We now have uploaded to the gallery a selection of photos taken on the day by pro photographer Mario Collins of @fourtheyeimagery. If you would like access to the whole photoset please contact Mario on Instagram @fourtheyeimagery or by phone 07769704064.
Feel free to send your own photos and videos of the day to our Instagram account @friendsofthescrubs or our affiliated Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wormwoodscrubs/
Paul Thomas Poster
Copies of this gorgeous and informative poster designed specially for us by award-winning artist Paul Thomas may be purchased from us at the AGM on 18 September 2025 at Brickfields Hall (see Latest News for details).
Scrubs Watch!
Seen something interesting? About to head out for a stroll on the Scrubs? Join our observation programme to record biodiversity of the Scrubs!
Click the button below to download your record sheet.
The previous Ecological Baseline Audit: - click here to download it
If you see something worrying on the Scrubs…
Report antisocial behaviour, irresponsible dog ownership etc to the
LBHF Law Enforcement Team (LET) using their email address:
LET.hf@lbhf.gov.uk
This email address is monitored 24/7 and you may expect a response within approximately 15 minutes.
You may also contact:
North Wards team at LET (the LBHF Law Enforcement Team) which residents may use to report unwanted behaviour:
0208 753 1100 and select option 3
Also oldoakcollegepark_northwards@lbhf.gov.uk and also LETnorthwards@lbhf.gov.uk
Call 999 in a real emergency i.e:
When there is a danger to life
Someone is using or there is immediate threat of serious violence
Serious injury has been caused to someone or their property
Or in other cases like road traffic collisions where life is at risk, the road is blocked, or when a crime is being committed like a house burglary, or robbery.
OR use the H&F Report It app - download to your smartphone from the app store or Google Play.
We are told that it will soon include a “miscellaneous” category which will allow you to report cases of illegal dog walking (e.g. more than 4 dogs per human and/or 2 humans walking together with 4 dogs each)
PLEASE OBSERVE THE SIGNS REQUESTING DOGS TO BE ON LEAD IN CERTAIN AREAS
The LET team want to know about any issues they should be dealing with, including anti-social behaviour of all kinds, including putting out poison for dogs (also eaten by foxes and potentially by children if it looks like sweets), camping, fly-tipping, etc, and also if people, professional walkers or otherwise, have too many dogs (the limit is 4 per person). Photos can also be sent to the email address to support any information.
As a reminder, anything urgent - call 999.
Who are the Friends of the Scrubs?
Wormwood Scrubs is owned and managed by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, which is the sole trustee. The borough manages the Scrubs via the Wormwood Scrubs Charitable Trust (WSCT). The WSCT is the Council’s management committee which runs the Scrubs. It is not, despite its name, a separate trust as such, but a part of the Council’s trusteeship.
We are The Friends of Wormwood Scrubs, a charitable organisation and independent lobbying group. Two of our trustees (committee members) sit on the WSCT committee in an advisory capacity. That means they do not have a vote on decisions but they are very vocal in representing the Scrubs community!
The WSCT meetings are held in public and can be watched online - see details on the WSCT web page by clicking this button:
We work with WSCT and London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, but we also hold them to account in the decisions they make, and ensure they are acted upon. We invite membership from all users of the Scrubs, so that we can present the views of the community in these discussions.
To become a Friend of the Scrubs, click on the Join the Friends button, and fill out the form giving your name and email address. We’ll add you to our mailing list and you’ll be kept up to date with campaigns, activities and opportunities to join in.