Working with communities

Here at Radnorshire Wildlife Trust we work to support individuals and groups who want to make positive change in their community.

Nature needs us now more than ever. The scale of the task can often seem overwhelming, it requires policy change and work at a landscape scale. And whilst it can often feel out of our control, there are things that each one of us can do to make Radnorshire better for nature, ourselves, and our community. We must remember that people have power, especially when we come together, build momentum and act to make positive change.

We understand that not everyone is ready, able, or inclined to fundraise for community land or start a new community group. For those who are, we are here, ready to support them.

Our Nextdoor Nature Project

Nextdoor Nature brought communities together to help nature flourish where they lived and worked! Thanks to £5 million in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Nextdoor Nature provided people with the advice and support they needed to help nature on their doorstep and leave a lasting natural legacy.

Our continued community work

While the Nextdoor Nature project has ended, it is not the end of our work with communities.  We have been successful in securing funding for a Green Future Leaders programme, bringing in 2 paid intern posts.  Much of the final work of Next Door Nature will pass over to Finn, our Community trainee, to support.  He’s looking forward to supporting people in New Radnor, with the Castle Keep, and working with volunteers and members of our Nature Action Network on Dark Skies, verges, and local food. 

Find out more here: Green Future Leaders | Radnorshire Wildlife Trust (rwtwales.org)

Every one of us can make a difference to bring back nature and tackle climate change by taking small actions that add up to big changes. This could be planting bulbs in your local park, creating a space where people can come together to grow fruit and vegetables or helping to make a natural play area for children.