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Support us

However you choose to support us, you’ll be helping ensure future generations can benefit from nature, beauty and history for ever. Volunteer, help plant trees or donate to one of our appeals.

For over 125 years, people like you have helped us to look after nature, beauty and history. Donate today, and together we’ll preserve precious places for everyone, for ever.

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Plant a Tree

Trees are one of the best natural defences against climate change, which is why we’re aiming to plant and establish 20 million trees by 2030. Donate to Plant a Tree and make a difference.

A couple, arm in arm, walk along a path through trees at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire

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In celebration gifts

It’s the memorable moments that make us, so for life’s biggest milestones, give a gift that lasts forever, whether that’s a donation, planting a tree or a physical dedication.

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Donate now

Your donation today will help the area of conservation that matters most to you.

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Patrons Programme

Become a National Trust Patron and your donation will support ambitious projects to protect places for everyone to enjoy. Find out more, including the three Patrons levels to choose from, by emailing patrons@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Looking for a project to support? Our fundraising appeals cover everything from planting woodlands to restoring historic buildings, so you can give to conservation work that’s important to you.

More appeals

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Everyone Needs Nature Appeal

You can help protect and maintain precious habitats and species in our care that are in decline due to climate change. Donate to the Everyone Needs Nature Appeal today and help give nature hope.

An area of restored peat bog on Armboth Fell, Lake District

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Climate Action Appeal

Climate change is the biggest threat to people and nature but with your support, the landscapes we care for can adapt to the challenges they face. Donate today to bring back wildlife, keep rivers flowing and protect woodlands and peatlands.

From conserving world-famous art to protecting wildlife habitats, gifts in wills of every size help to support our work, so please consider leaving a legacy to us.

Leaving a gift in your will

Gifts in wills are a great way for you to leave a lasting legacy for the places you love. Any gift, no matter how big or small, will help nature recover and ensure our shared history continues to inspire.

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Free will writing

Find out how we've partnered with a number of legal specialists so supporters can write a will for free, either online, over the phone or face to face.

Whether you want to host a bake sale, run a marathon or do a sponsored bungee jump, there are plenty of ways you can fundraise to support the Trust.

Fundraise for us

Want to set yourself a challenge and raise money to support the places you love? Find out how you can fundraise for us and help to protect land, nature, buildings and more.

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Fundraising stories: running for the National Trust

Discover how two supporters raised funds by long-distance running: one with a long-distance marathon challenge across North Devon and the other by running and cycling 125km around Trust places to mark our 125th anniversary.

Find out how you can support nature, beauty and history by volunteering with us. There are many different roles for volunteers at the gardens, historic houses and countryside places in our care.

Volunteer with us

There are hundreds of different ways you can volunteer for the National Trust at historic houses, in the gardens or at the many coastal and countryside landscapes we care for.

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Meet the volunteers

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer with us? From perfecting the art of lavender topiary to giving talks at historic houses, a selection of volunteers share their stories about helping out at some of the places we care for.

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Search for a volunteering opportunity

Whether you're looking to help in the great outdoors, work with the public or get up close and personal with our houses, gardens and countryside, find a volunteering role near you.