£1million to create new jobs in natural heritage – applications open soon - National Lottery Heritage Fund
This support builds on £2m already invested in paid work placements to help people from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds kickstart their career in the environment sector.
To mark The King’s coronation next month, we’ve boosted our our New to Nature initiative with an additional £1m of funding.
The scheme – developed to mark The Queen’s platinum jubilee last year – has already got 10 young people into 12-month fixed-term roles in nature and landscape organisations across the UK. Nearly 60 more will start new placements next week (17 April).
This latest investment will create another 25 roles – bringing the total to 95.
Changing lives and diversifying workforces
Research shows that less than 7% of environment sector professionals are from diverse ethnic communities. The impact of the pandemic on young people’s employment prospects has further widened existing skills gaps and shortages in the UK.
New to Nature is providing high quality and potentially life-changing experiences for marginalised people struggling to get jobs. It’s also supporting the natural heritage sector to be more inclusive and diverse.
The trainees we’ve funded are working in organisations including WWF-UK, the Zoological Society of London, The Woodland Trust, Bat Conservation Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the National Trust. Their responsibilities range from desk-based roles in communications and social media to outdoor conservation roles.
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Posted On: 13/04/2023