One hundred years ago, our founders sought to protect and improve the quality of the places people live. We're continuing that tradition by celebrating and promoting the importance of local heritage and green spaces.
A vibrant canopy provides dappled shadeNational Trust / Emily Pyle
We're inspiring young people to look after their local green spaces. This innovative youth volunteering project has now grown to six of our places across five cities.
Moseley Road Baths are of great heritage significance and an important part of Birmingham's identity. Thousands of Birmingham people have learned to swim here since opening in 1907 and many more have used the private washing and bathing facilities which were in use until 2004.
HRH The Prince of Wales, President of the Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, meets our communications and content director, Daniel Dodd at BIMBY launchRichard Ivey
We've joined HRH The Prince of Wales in endorsing the Prince’s Foundation for Building Communities' online toolkit BIMBY (Beauty in My Back Yard) to help communities have a say on new housing developments in their area.
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) placed a great deal of importance on planning at a local level. Find out more about neighbourhood planning and how you can help.
Our insights into why and how people are motivated to take part in community projects, following research by sustainable development charity Forum for the Future.
