A report published today reveals the striking results of the National Lottery Heritage Fund £5 million Nextdoor Nature programme which supported community projects taking action for nature across the country. As a result, 95% of participants noted improved collaboration between residents, local organisations, and community groups, while 82% felt that local communities now have a stronger role in making decisions about local wildlife.
The Nextdoor Nature Programme united communities across the UK to help nature thrive in their neighborhoods. Through the collaborative efforts of 44 Wildlife Trusts the programme prioritised historically excluded communities with limited access to green spaces. Originally aimed at reaching 200 communities, the programme far surpassed expectations, engaging over 1,600 communities with the power of grassroots organising and a shared passion for recovering nature.