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Thorneythwaite farm in the Seathwaite valley in Borrowdale, Cumbria | © National Trust Images/John Malley

Our cause

We’re Europe’s biggest conservation charity and we look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. Find out about our work to tackle climate change, protect historic sites and help people and nature thrive. 

About us

Find out who’s who at the National Trust, read our strategy and learn about our history as a conservation charity, plus much more.

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Who we are and what we stand for 

Discover more about our legacy, people and values as a conservation charity. We protect historic places and green spaces while opening them up for everyone, for ever.

The National Trust AGM 2023, STEAM Museum, Swindon

Annual General Meeting 

Your Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place at 10am on Saturday 2 November 2024. Vote now, register to attend and view this year's resolutions and elections.

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For everyone, for ever: our strategy 

Read about our strategy 'For everyone, for ever' here at the National Trust, which will take the organisation through to 2025.

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Council 

Council applications for this year’s election have now closed. Discover how the members of the Council are elected and how they advise on important decisions, inform strategy and keep us connected to the wider public.

Nature and climate

Reducing carbon emissions, planting trees and protecting wildlife habitats: just some of the things we’re doing to protect nature and the climate.

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Nature conservation 

Discover how we work to support a rich variety of land, nature and wildlife across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

A view of Watendlath Beck Borrowdale, Lake District
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Freshwater Community Grants 

The Freshwater Community Grant Fund is accepting applications from communities for initiatives to restore habitats at five locations in England.

Ranger removing debris from the hydro at Watendlath, Cumbria

Climate change and sustainability 

Together, we're securing our future with action on climate and the environment. Learn more about how we're responding to the changing climate at places in our care.

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Our ambition to establish 20 million trees to tackle climate change 

Find out about ambitious plans to plant trees for future generations that will absorb carbon and enable nature to thrive.

History and heritage

Find out how your support helps us look after the past, from conserving historic buildings to revealing archaeological sites and supporting urban heritage projects.

Archaeologist revealing a mosaic floor in the northern wing at Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire

Archaeology 

Archaeology reveals the stories of people and communities from the past. Find out about the Anglo-Saxon burial ground at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, Chedworth Roman Villa in Gloucestershire and many other rich and diverse sites.

A close-up of a hand gently brushing a dusty surface with a specialist brush, at Tyntesfield in Bristol
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Tackling dust in historic houses 

Discover why the issue of protecting historic surfaces from dust is important to conservation work.

The book is being held open and inside you can see a depiction of a religious scene and on the other page is writing titled Dominica Resurrections. The person holding open the book is wearing a black and white striped top
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Rare prayer book returned to Moseley Old Hall 

Father John Huddleston's rare prayer book, possibly used to convert King Charles II to Catholicism on his deathbed, is on display at Moseley Old Hall.

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Our work at the Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio 

Find out about the work of our team at the Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio in Kent and how we help care for a large number of objects from properties all over the country.

Communities

Find out what we're doing to connect the places in our care to the communities they serve and make sure that everyone can benefit from nature, beauty and history.

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Addressing unequal access to nature, beauty and history in urban places 

Find out how we're addressing unequal access to nature, beauty and history and supporting urban areas in managing their heritage and green spaces.

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Mindful Meadow at Chirk Castle 

Chirk Castle are delighted to have received a grant from Cadwyn Clwyd to create a Mindful Meadow at Chirk Castle working in partnership with local groups to contribute to its design and creation.

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Donate to make a difference

Your support is essential to help us look after nature, beauty and history. Make a donation today, and together we can protect precious places for everyone, forever.