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Help people connect to and care for nature

Help people connect to and care for nature in their area 

We want to fund projects that help people enjoy and care for nature close to home. 

We’ll fund projects that: 

  • make a positive difference to local green spaces 

  • help connect local people to nature

Make a positive difference to local green spaces 

You could do this by: 

  • creating community gardens or shared spaces for growing food or plants 

  • creating or restoring neglected green areas 

  • running volunteer sessions to care for green spaces 

  • improving parks or playgrounds so that they support nature and wildlife 

Help connect local people to nature 

You could do this by: 

  • running forest schools or outdoor learning activities to help people engage with nature and improve their wellbeing 

  • organising activities in nature for people who do not usually access green spaces 

  • creating or improving community growing spaces with wildlife-friendly features 

  • offering volunteering in horticulture or community farming including providing outdoor therapy that supports both people and the environment 

Examples of projects and activities we could fund 

Nature-based spaces for learning and play 

A community group sets up bee hives to support pollination, boost biodiversity, and teach people about nature and food production.

They also develop a forest school space with a small shelter and fencing to create a safe, welcoming area for bushcraft and nature play. 

Extending a community space 

An organisation transforms a disused area by expanding a shared green space. This creates more room for people to enjoy and connect with nature. 

Running outdoor activities 

A group delivers regular activities such as park and canal walks, gardening; and community picnics. 

Examples of projects and activities we cannot fund 

Outdoor classroom and sensory garden in a school 

A school creates an outdoor classroom and sensory garden. The space mainly benefits pupils. But the wider community has limited access.

Solar panels for a sports club 

Solar panels are installed on a sports venue that is not a well-used community space. They mainly benefit people involved in sporting activities. And there is limited benefit for the wider community.

Garden makeover by college students 

College students improve a garden as part of a course at an alternative education provider. The project supports learning. And it does not benefit the wider community. 

One-off community festival 

A one-off festival includes a commitment to sustainability. It has no environmental activities and does not align with our funding aims.