General Fund appeal

With your support, we can look after the coast, countryside, wildlife and heritage most in need of care. Please donate to our general fund appeal to help save the things you love

View over St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse from the cliffs at Godrevy, Cornwall. — View over St Ives Bay from the cliffs at Godrevy, Cornwall

Swaling - or controlled burning - of the heathland at Beagles Point, The Lizard, Cornwall — Swaling - or controlled burning - of heathland at Beagles Point, Cornwall

Give where the need is greatest

Shores can rise, rocks can tumble, and damp can destroy. That’s why we have a flexible general fund, which gives staff and volunteers fast access to the specialist tools and skills they need, when they need it.

As a charity, we’re hugely grateful for all donations we receive. By donating to our general funds, you’ll be supporting the National Trust’s vital conservation work where the need is greatest. Please donate today and be the difference in the places you love to explore.

Why every donation matters

We have more than 1 million items in our art and heritage collections
We look after 780 miles of coastline across the UK
Last year we spent £148m on projects at places in our care

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A conservator working at Killerton, Devon

£15 could help conservators restore historic tapestries and paintings, protecting them from damp or wear and tear

£25 could help rangers to plant and protect five native tree species, creating homes for wildlife and more space to breathe

£60 could help rangers to look after 112 metres of precious coastline a year, protecting habitats for declining wildlife species

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The people behind the places that need you

Help safeguard historic buildings

Nick, house steward at Lindisfarne Castle, is helping stonemasons and craftsmen repair the enormous damage caused by centuries of wind and rain. With your support, we can respond fast to protect iconic places.

Roisin Black lead ranger at Marlham Tarn

Rescue wildlife and habitats

Roísín, ranger in the Yorkshire Dales, recently helped to re-introduce endangered water voles to Malham Tarn. With your support, we can do whatever is needed to protect natural habitats and help wildlife to flourish.

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Protect the trees that protect us

Trees are our natural armour in the battle against climate change. By looking after existing woodlands in our care and planting new trees, we can grow a cleaner future together.

A butterfly resting on a Black Knapweed within the Wildflower Meadows.

Save the nation’s meadows

Help us restore 1,000 hectares of wildflower meadows and protect species like the large blue butterfly, the turtledove and the great yellow bumblebee before it's too late.

A couple and their dog walking on the beach at sunset

Help keep the coast alive

As seas rise and storms rage, our shifting shores are transformed. Each coastal mile costs £3,000 a year to maintain. Help keep the coast alive and donate to our appeal today.

Thank you

Your donation will make a difference

Thank you for supporting our vital conservation work. Together we will make sure the wildlife, heritage, coast and countryside we love can be enjoyed by everyone forever.

Why give to the National Trust?

As a charity, we're dedicated to conserving our nation’s natural and human history for generations to come to enjoy. From preserving the historic buildings in our care to protecting nature and wildlife in outdoor spaces, by donating to our Protect Special Places appeal, you'll help us to act quickly to look after special places. Donations also help us release match funding from various sources including corporates, grant-giving bodies like the Landfill Communities Fund, and Charitable Trusts. This means every pound you give helps us raise even more for vital conservation work.

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