Protect Special Places appeal

Historic buildings damaged by damp. Coastlines hit by storms and erosion. Countryside and the nature that calls it home disappearing. The places we all love and the people protecting them need your support like never before

Roisin Black in water at Malham Tarn estate
View of Trevose from the west

How you can help

To look after remarkable places such as Malham Tarn Estate, Trevose Head, Knole and Lindisfarne Castle, we often have to act fast. That’s why we have a flexible general fund, which we can access quickly. These funds are vital in supporting the ongoing work of our staff and volunteers, to enable speedy access to equipment or specialist skills without delay. By giving to this appeal you can support the passionate people who give their all to the places we treasure.

Why every donation matters

  • 200 million visits to our outdoor spaces each year
  • 775 miles of coastline to protect
  • £32 million spent on restoration in 2016

The people behind these places need you

Mike Simmonds coastal ranger of Trevose Head at work

Help Mike to keep the coast beautiful 

Mike, coastal ranger at Trevose Head in Cornwall, heads up the team who are working hard to protect access to this area and its natural beauty for everyone to enjoy.

Carmen Vida conservator at Knole

Help Carmen save timeless treasures 

Carmen, conservator at Knole Studio in Kent, painstakingly conserves Knole’s centuries old objects from the ravages of time. With your support, we can take urgent action to preserve our unique historic collections.

Nick Lewis at Lindisfarne

Help Nick safeguard historic buildings for the future 

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

Support Roísín in helping wildlife to thrive 

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.

Protect Special Places appeal

Please select an amount

£15 could help conservators like Carmen to restore a historic tapestry, protecting it from wear and tear.
£25 could help rangers like Roísín to plant and protect five native tree species, creating a habitat for wildlife.
£60 could help rangers like Mike protect 112 metres of precious coastline a year.
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Why give to the National Trust?

As a charity, we are dedicated to conserving our nation’s natural and human history so that it can be enjoyed for generations to come. Our conservation projects range from preserving the historic buildings in our care to protecting the plants and wildlife found in outdoor spaces. By donating to our Protect Special Places appeal, you will help us to act quickly to look after special places – wherever the need is greatest.

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