We’re delighted to say, in just two months since launching, the Big Chalk Nature Recovery Fund has received an incredible level of interest and is now fully committed.
The response has been extraordinary. We’ve seen inspiring ideas from across southern England, from restoring chalk streams and grasslands to reconnecting fragmented habitats and creating new space for wildlife to thrive.
The Fund forms part of a one-year pilot, funded by the Protected Landscapes Partnership and Defra, testing how targeted capital investment can drive large-scale, joined-up action for nature. We hope to hear in early 2026 whether this vital funding will continue.
For now, we’re pausing new applications while we complete final checks and confirm awards.
A huge thank you to everyone who applied, shared, and supported the launch. Together, we’re building something powerful, a connected movement for nature recovery across the Big Chalk landscape.
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