The last six months of the Trust's partnership with Abri have now passed. A shift in community action towards to nature is evident and the project has left Mansbridge a greener, more…

An in-depth look into how communities have taken on the responsibility and are now leading the way for nature.

From April to September 2025, our partnership with Abri continued to build momentum across the Mansbridge estate, rounding off a productive first year for the project.
This six‑month period…

This year, our Wilder Communities work, funded by the Reaching Communities programme which is part of the National Lottery Community Fund, has brought people together across Hampshire and the Isle…

The first six months of the Trust’s new partnership with Abri have laid strong foundations for a greener, more connected Mansbridge estate.
Project Officer Jill Doubleday looks back at this…

Fuelled by community collaboration, a once-neglected flower bed outside Kookies Crafts is transformed into a vibrant space, showcasing the power of community and nature.

Friends of Bitterne Station was started in Spring 2021 by a small group of volunteers wanting to add a few plants to some scrubland by the station to make it a nicer place for people and
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Southampton's new Residents Association transforms a fly-tipping hotspot

Southampton resident Gabor explains how he transformed an unloved front garden at a local community centre into a vibrant and flourishing garden, providing food and shelter for pollinators and…

Have you ever wondered how the skills you have could be used by The Wildlife Trust? Believe it or not while physical work is important, volunteering isn’t always about digging holes and planting…