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For more than 125 years, generations of people have helped us to look after nature, beauty and history. With your support we can continue this vital work, and preserve precious places for everyone, for ever.

Nature, wildlife and historic buildings are under threat but you can help protect what you love for future generations. Here are just some of the ways your donation can help us carry out vital conservation work at the places in our care. We can't do it without you.

A view of red tiled roofs with large chimneys surrounded by scaffolding for the 'Through the Roof' project at Coughton Court, Warwickshire.

Where the need is greatest

You’ve played a huge role in helping us get started on a £3.3 million project to restore the roof at Coughton Court. But there’s still so much to do – and that’s where you come in. As part of the ‘Through the Roof’ project, we’ll protect bat roosts that have been here for many years. We’ll also create a future-friendly environment by reducing the amount of water getting into the building, and using bat-safe materials to help our resident species thrive.

A long stretch of sand with land to the lefthand side showing the golf course and beach at Sandilands, Lincolnshire.

The Coast

Thanks to supporters like you, we’re embarking on a project to transform a former golf course into a larger habitat at Sandilands, Lincolnshire, creating a year-round nature experience for everyone.

Gardens

Since autumn 2022, you've helped us restore the garden at Prior Park, Somerset. The team has planted nearly 4,000 trees, shrubs and ferns to populate the new shrubberies and recreate the original garden. Together we’ve achieved so much, but there’s still lots to be done. And that’s why we need your help.

A water vole sitting in water surrounded by lily pads.

Nature and wildlife

At Holnicote, Somerset, 300 water voles have been reintroduced since 2019, and shortly after beavers were introduced. The beavers are doing well and have produced kits to expand the family, but we can’t stop there. Wildlife is under threat, and we need more donations to keep making a difference to nature.

A person using a small paintbrush to clean a large painting of a woman at the Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio at Knole, Kent

Buildings and collections

With your support, the team at the Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio has been able to carry out conservation treatment on two portrait paintings from Knole, Kent. Painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, one of the major European painters of the 18th century, your donations have helped preserve these important pieces of art for generations to come.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or remembering a loved one, a commemorative donation is a wonderful way to mark life's important moments.

Visitors taking pictures at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire

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In memory gifts

Discover how you can make a donation to the National Trust in memory of your loved one and help us look after somewhere special for generations to come.

A couple walk through the gardens with the hall building in the background of Seaton Delaval Hall. Northumberland

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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.

Over 125 years ago we set out to open up the natural world so everyone could explore vibrant green spaces like parks, woodlands and the countryside. Trees breathe life into our world, and it's vital we plan for the future of woodlands so we can tackle climate change, together.

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Plant a Tree

Trees provide vital habitats for a range of wildlife and are one of the best natural defences against climate change. This is why we're aiming to plant and establish 20 million trees by 2030. Donate to Plant a Tree and make a difference.

Help us care for the coast, make space for wildlife or restore historic buildings. Whatever is most important to you, discover an appeal close to your heart and help make a difference.

More appeals

Winter sunshine through the trees in the woodland at Speke Hall, Liverpool

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Woodlands Appeal

The UK's woodlands are in decline. Trees play a vital role in nature, the climate and our own wellbeing. You can help restore woodlands for future generations by donating today and helping us protect more precious trees.

View over the lake on a winter's day at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

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Everyone Needs Nature Appeal

You can help protect and restore the precious habitats and species that are in decline due to the effects of climate change. Donate to the Everyone Needs Nature Appeal today and encourage nature to flourish.

A rugged landscape of mountains in summer

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Fix The Fells Appeal

The Lake District is a popular place to visit, but this means the footpaths become eroded which, along with weather events and climate change means the fells are in need of repair. Money from this appeal will directly improve this unique UNESCO World Heritage landscape.

Visitors walking with their dog on the beach at Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland

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Gift Aid

Find out how you could increase the value of every £1 you give to £1.25 if you're a taxpayer. Help us continue our charitable work by joining the Gift Aid scheme.

A visitor in the gardens at Red House, London

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Text to donate terms and conditions

You can now text to donate £5 to the National Trust and support the vital conservation work we do. Read the terms and conditions here.

Fox sculpture, an emblem of the Fox family who donated Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall

Making a donation

Our secure online forms mean you can make a donation at any time of the day or night to help the preservation and conservation of our heritage and landscape. If you prefer, you can print out the forms and post your donation to us at National Trust Donations, Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2NA.

A selection of ornaments including plates and a jug on top of a yellow-painted mantelpiece with hand-painted tile inserts at Greyfriars in Worcester

How to donate an object or collection

If you have an object or wider collection that you'd like to donate to us, please contact our Registrar Team either by email collections.donation@nationaltrust.org.uk or by post to Collections Registrars, National Trust, Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2NA.