Projects we’ve funded

The Avalon Marshes in the Brue valley are made up of flat, open landscapes, rivers, fens, nature reserves and prominent hills.

The Meres and Mosses of Shropshire and Cheshire are a forgotten mosaic of wetlands, important for some of the rarest wildlife in the UK.

A project focusing on Bill Naughton, Bolton’s most famous and successful writer, 25 years after his death.

The stories of four Bedford women were celebrated with workshops and an exhibition.

Cornfield Flowers – Into the Community is an innovative approach to bridging the gap between community awareness and nature conservation.

To see impressive giant redwood trees or 200 varieties of alpine plants, the people of Yorkshire can either take a plane to California and the Alps or they can visit Whinfell Quarry Gardens.

Volunteers helped migrating toads cross busy roads and raised awareness of declining toad numbers.

Trained volunteers supported people with learning disabilities to explore the industrial and social history of Winlaton in Gateshead.

The Glasgow Building Preservation Trust ran an exciting programme of events to enable children to get involved in Glasgow’s built heritage.

The Friends of Churchfield, Denby Dale have created a wildlife haven and public amenity on their doorstep.

During this project, volunteers made their cemetery a haven for hedgehogs and wildlife.

Young people have uncovered the history behind social justice in Tyneside.