Campaigns and appeals
Browse our current campaigns and appeals.
European hare (Lepus europaeus) feeding in a field, Berkshire, summer. Author: Bertie Gregory
Wildlife Recovery Fund
Yorkshire’s wild places are buzzing, rustling and chirping with the sounds of spring. During these strange, troubling and uncertain times, a little wildness brings us hope, inspiration, peace and energy.
Due to the devastating outbreak of Covid-19, we have had to pause and halt some of the most urgent support that Yorkshire’s wildlife and wild places need. The full effects on Yorkshire's amazing wildlife are not yet certain, but these are vital funds which should be helping the wildlife and wild places we treasure to recover.
Wilder Future
Wilder Future is a national campaign aiming to achieve a strong new Environment Bill and improved legislation for wildlife and wild places. With an uncertain political climate, we've brought together some actions you can do right now.
(c) Tom Marshall
Save Askham Bog
Askham Bog is a hidden gem of a nature reserve on the outskirts of York, called 'a cathedral of nature conservation' by Sir David Attenborough. It's the richest place in Yorkshire for wildlife, and it's under threat from nearby development.
Credit: Gordon Haycock
Give Peat A Chance
In Spring 2019, we fundraised for our Yorkshire peatlands. Our peatlands are a home for precious wildlife, an incredible carbon store and form some of our most iconic landscapes.