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The South Downs National Park Trust is the official charity of the South Downs National Park. We are an independent organisation, governed by an autonomous and experienced board of trustees who oversee our work.

Major tree planting in National Park brings boost for nature

More than 23,000 trees are being planted this winter across the South Downs National Park to help wildlife flourish and increase resilience to climate change.

A swift flying through trees

Bringing back the birds - SCF Fund

A grant from the South Downs Trust Sustainable Communities Fund has been awarded to the Arundel Community Orchard Group to help the town become a haven for wildlife.

Walkers and cyclist next to the river Ouse in east sussex

Community Pitch: £500-£5,000 awards to tackle climate change in the Ouse Valley

Exciting grants initiative launched for green projects in Ouse Valley

Two children looking with interest at something in the grass on a school trip to the South Downs National Park

Over £100,000 funding for school trips to the great outdoors

More than 12,000 schoolchildren have been able to connect with nature and the great outdoors thanks to a National Park grant scheme.

Greater horseshoe bat - Daniel Hargreaves

Bats to benefit from National Park’s grant scheme

A range of inspiring initiatives across the National Park have been awarded grant funding.

Juvenile kestrels looking out into the world

Over £5m raised to help nature bounce back

ReNature Festival celebrates nature recovery initiative

Image of sunset at Chanctonbury Ring in the South Downs

Win £250 by capturing breathtaking view of National Park

2023 South Downs Photo competition - 'A New Perspective'

Seven-Sisters-in-East-Sussex-by-All-Saints-Primary-School-Horsham

Clean up and Create

Children’s artwork carries moving message about protecting our planet