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Muslim Hikers on the Ramadan Hike at Ilam Park, Derbyshire | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Communities

We’re working with local communities to make sure everyone benefits from the places we look after, and that they’re welcoming to everyone

Working with communities

A close up of National Trust staff and volunteers at Birmingham Pride 2022
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Pride, the LGBTQ+ community and the National Trust 

June is Pride Month, and in 2024 we attended more than 30 Pride events across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Take a look at what we do to support our LGBTQ+ colleagues during Pride month and beyond.

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Connecting communities in Wales with Fun Palaces 

Find out how we're working with Fun Palaces to test new approaches to working with local communities in Wales, helping them to not only feel welcome at our places, but part of everything we do.

Visitors on the Bloomtown Trail in spring at Castlefield Viaduct, Greater Manchester, read a sign about the trail which pinpoints blossoming trees in and around Manchester, with colourful spring flowers in the foreground
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New research reveals need for urban green space 

Explore the report we've commissioned revealing the surge in people’s use of green spaces during the coronavirus pandemic and the inequality of access to nature in many towns and cities.

People looking round a brick courtyard with washing hanging out
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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 

Find out how we're working with local community groups to create a Mindful Meadow at Chirk Castle, supported by funding from Cadwyn Clwyd.

Botallack Mine sitting on the cliffs with the sea behind it near St Just in Cornwall

For everyone, for ever

We protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. Find out who we are and what we stand for.