As a charity, we need you to help us with our vital work. Make a donation or volunteer today.
Volunteering
Volunteer as a family, learn something new and have fun together
Each year, over 60,000 volunteers donate their time and skills to help us. Our volunteers can be found in every facet of the organisation - from cleaning up beaches, working in gardens and bringing history to life for our visitors to helping us secure grants. If you'd like to join our team, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.
Why we need your help
We are campaigning to buy Stoneywell, an Ernest Gimson Arts cottage
Keeping our nation's special places special is an expensive task. Membership fees cover some of our costs, but when an urgent problem arises, or we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to to acquire somewhere really important, we rely heavily on your donations.
Ways to give
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Donating to our work
Giving a one off donation, or choosing to give regularly has never been easier.
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A gift in your will
By remembering us in your Will, you will be ensuring that you leave a lasting mark.
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Virtual Gifts
Looking for a present that will really be appreciated? Our virtual gifts are great for any occasi...
Our current appeals
Rannerdale bluebells by Crummock Water, Lake District
We're currently raising money to tell the story of Quarry Bank Mill, help rescue romantic and historically important areas in the Lake District, halt 600 years of decay and disrepair at Knole in Kent and take advantage of the opportunity to acquire Stoneywell, an Arts & Crafts cottage designed by Ernest Gimson.
Make a donation
Looking after our amazing places is an expensive task. Help us to care for them, for ever, for everyone.
Join in with our 50 things challenge
We're encouraging sofa-bound children to take to the outdoors and enjoy classic adventures from skimming stones to building dens - tick off your achievements on our interactive 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4 list, or get inspired by our how to videos.
Try our recipes
We love food, and we've got some great recipes for you to try. From sumptuous soups to delicious desserts and plenty of tasty cakes, we've even got some short videos so you can follow along step-by-step.
Competitions & offers
Win a cottage break, download a free desktop calendar, bag a bargain in our online shop - we've got plenty of offers, and chances to win.
Other ways to get involved
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Join a group or association
Our groups enjoy getting together for trips to our places, holding talks about our work and supporting us through fundraising or volunteering. If you want to get more from your membership, joining a group could be perfect for you.
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Join a social network
We've got lively online communities on Facebook, Twitter and Google+, so get in touch and share your pictures and experiences of your days out - or join a debate on the perfect cake.
Talks and courses
Our experts like to share their knowledge as often as they can. So why not come along to one of our talks? You never know what you might discover. Or for more of a challenge, join us on one of our courses and learn something new.