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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 over 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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Trees in bloom at Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, Bedfordshire

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Donate to plant a tree and you'll be helping to plant 20 million trees by 2030. You can plant a tree from just £5 and you'll get a certificate to commemorate your gift too. Your dedication will ensure future generations can enjoy these green spaces for ever.

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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 year 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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Volunteers building a boardwalk, the Lizard, Cornwall

Keep the coastline in our care safe 

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

Toad found whilst hemlock clearing, West Cornwall

Support nature and wildlife at our places 

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.

Conservator Pete Jenkins retouching one of eight gilded sconces in the new conservation studio at Knole, Kent

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.

Garden volunteer working in the flower border at Mottistone Gardens, Isle of Wight

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.

Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland

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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