Our cause

We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after the nation's coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces, ensuring everyone benefits. With our staff, members, volunteers and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference.

Following our 125th anniversary in 2020 and the difficult year it turned out to be for all of us, we continue to carry on the ambition set out by our founders to care for nature, beauty and history. Here’s a reminder of what we’re here for and how the values of our founders are still at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change poses the biggest threat to the places, nature and collections we care for. That’s why we must do more than ever before. We’ll become carbon net zero by 2030, create 25,000 hectares of wildlife habitats by 2025 and we’ll create green corridors for people and nature near towns and cities.

Natural habitats and wildlife need to flourish, so we're working to restore the environment to ensure that they can.

With close to one million objects at over 200 historic places, we care for one of the world's largest art and heritage collections. Discover a wealth of treasures around every corner and experience the stories behind every object.

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.

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.

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