Back in November, a comprehensive report commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts revealed the striking results of the £5 million National Lottery Heritage Fund Nextdoor Nature programme which enabled Wildlife Trusts to work with communities across the UK for two years. — writes Erin McDaid of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

Whilst originally designed to reach 200 communities, it went on to reach 1600 – 8 times the original target – including a diverse range of groups in Nottingham.

Transformations have taken place in communities which have traditionally or historically been excluded from influencing decisions about nature and the environment where they live.