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Our natural world and places of historic beauty are at serious risk. Together, we can help nature recover, bring people closer to it, and ensure our shared history continues to inspire us all

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We need your support

The National Trust was founded 125 years ago, on the belief that all people have an essential need for nature, beauty and history. It’s what connects us all and enables us to thrive. The coronavirus crisis has thrown this need sharply into focus once more.

Throughout the Trust’s history, the generosity of people is what has made the difference, one generation after another playing their part in caring for this country’s best-loved places. Your donation today will enable us to continue to look after these precious places, for everyone, for ever - thank you. 

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Nature needs you 

Trees that give us life, calming coastlines to walk along and bees that hum in blossoming flowers. Imagine if this all disappeared in the blink of an eye. You can make a difference when you donate today to help look after these natural spaces.

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Visitors at Max Gate, Dorset

Take part in Free Wills Month 

This October, if you're 55 or over, you can make or update a simple will for free thanks to Free Wills Month. While there's no obligation to give to the National Trust, gifts in wills make a huge difference to our vital conservation work.

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Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort, Northumberland.

Plant a tree 

When you dedicate a tree to a loved one, you'll be helping us tackle climate change and give wildlife a home. Your dedication will ensure future generations can enjoy these green spaces for ever and you'll receive a certificate to commemorate your gift.

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Why we need your help

  • We look after 780 miles of coastline across the UK
  • We are facing losses of £200 million due to the coronavirus crisis
  • We care for more than 1 million items in our art and heritage collections
" 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."
- Lydia Lee, National Trust Fundraising Director

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Keep the coastline in our care safe 

We’re making sure the coast in our care remains safe for people to enjoy by checking rescue equipment, safety barriers and signs at beaches.

A National Trust member of staff caring for a bird on the Farne Islands, Northumberland

Support nature's key workers 

From butterflies to beavers, the places we care for are home to a huge amount of diverse wildlife that continues to need our support during this time.

Conservation in action during the winter clean

Protect the buildings and collections in our care 

We're continuing to monitor environmental conditions of the buildings and collections in our care to prevent any deterioration or damage.

Gardener with wheelbarrow full of hedge cuttings at Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire

Help the gardens in our care to grow 

As we start to safely welcome you back to some of the gardens in our care, they need some special attention to get them ready for visitors.

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How you've helped 

Thank you for your ongoing support during these challenging times. Find out how your generous donations have been helping us look after nature, beauty, history - for everyone, for ever.

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Our natural world and places of historic beauty are at serious risk. Please give what you can to help our essential conservation work

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