Creating a Community Flag

Creating a community flag is a wonderful way to proclaim the unique identity of a place and its people.

Counties, regions, islands, cities, towns, villages and neighbourhoods across the UK are taking up the challenge.

And the Flag Institute is here to help every step of the way.

Check out successful designs registered free of charge in the Flag Institute’s definitive UK Flag Registry.

Start designing with this Flag Institute list of essential design tips.

Dig deeper with the Guiding Principles of Flag Design(Flag Institute/ North American Vexillological Association, 2014).

Get up-to-date info, advice and guidance on running a Flag Institute- approved design competition from Communities Vexillologist,