Everyone needs nature appeal

Our natural world is under threat, and more than ever before it needs your help. By giving as little as £5 you can give back to the natural world we all take comfort in

Fluffy white grey seal pup lying on the sand — Grey Seal pup

Nature needs you more than ever before

Thanks to supporters like you, we look after many precious landscapes. But much of it is under threat from climate change, which is erasing the beauty of the natural world we know and love.

As a charity, we’ve lost around £200 million due to the effects of the coronavirus crisis. We've had to pause some of our vital projects to restore nature, putting the health of the natural world at risk. Everyone needs nature, and nature needs you now more than ever.

Donate to our Everyone needs nature appeal

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Common darter on blackberries at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

£25 could help plant wildflower meadows, creating more homes for wildlife

£50 could help manage trails and footpaths in woodlands

Autumn colour on the estate at Sheringham Park, Norfolk

Young trees at Woodchester Park, Gloucestershire

£100 could help plant 20 trees and help nature to thrive

Or enter your own amount

Magnolia tree in flower at Trelissick, Cornwall

Blossom 2021

This year, we'll be coming together to celebrate the arrival of spring and the blossom season. We've got a host of nature-inspired activities planned at our places and new and exciting ways to get involved wherever you are. Like last year, we'll also be asking you to join in with #blossomwatch and share your experiences on social media. And you can get involved now, helping nature and spring blossom to flourish, by donating to our Everyone needs nature appeal or dedicating a tree.

Watch this space for more news.

Did you know...

On average, since 1970 26% of mammals have disappeared
In the last decade 72% of our butterflies have disappeared
Since the 1950s 50% of native ancient woodland has disappeared

" As a charity we appreciate your support now more than ever in these difficult times. Over the past few months it’s become clear just how much we all need fresh air, open space and beauty. Your donation today will help look after all our special places for everyone, for ever."

How nature helps us

Seals at the Blakeney National Nature Reserve

Beavering away for nature

At Holnicote in Somerset we've released beavers to improve flood management and create wetland habitats for a host of other species.

Perfect for pollinators

Thanks to gifts in wills, we’ve been able to create an area of meadow the size of 260 football pitches in the White Peak, Derbyshire. This helps pollinators to keep our ecosystem thriving by encouraging new plant life to grow.

Back from the brink

Otters nearly went extinct in the 1950s-1970s, but thanks to increased protection they can now be found across the UK and at many places we care for. As predators, otters help to balance out the ecosystems of our rivers and seas.

Reintroducing the red squirrel

Six red squirrels were brought to Plas Newydd, Wales, in October 2008. Now, thanks to your help, over 100 call it home. Red squirrels are vital to spreading the seeds of coniferous trees, helping reduce carbon emissions.

Counting the seals

In 2018, 2,700 seal pups were born at Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk, thanks to our rangers' work to ensure their surroundings are safe. Seals are essential to keeping marine ecosystems in check.

Looking up at a canopy of fir trees at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk

Dedicate a tree

Trees breathe life into our world, and it's vital we plan for the future of woodlands to tackle climate change. Plant a tree in memory of a loved one or as a gift to someone special, and you'll help nature to thrive so that future generations can explore places of calm for years to come.

Thank you

Your donation will make a difference

Thank you for supporting our Everyone needs nature appeal. Together we can create meadows, replenish woodland, grow new habitats and green spaces and encourage nature to flourish.

Why give to the National Trust?

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of supporters to look after the outdoor spaces in our care. Not only do our supporters help to conserve beautiful landscapes and protect precious plants and wildlife. But they also ensure that future generations have places they can find freedom from everyday life, reconnect with the natural world and make memories to treasure. Your donation will go towards this project and other vital conservation work in the outdoors at this special place. With your support, we can continue to protect the irreplaceable. For everyone, for ever.

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Nature needs you – please donate today