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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust was set up in 1962 to campaign and take action to protect the natural environment. Since then the Trust has grown to become one of the UK’s leading environmental charities, working to create a sustainable future for wildlife and people. The Trust works to: i) Restore, recreate and protect natural habitats for wildlife and people. ii) Inspire and support people to live more sustainably. We have 40 nature reserves (covering over 1098ha), which are open to the general public, free of charge. The majority are designated for their conservation value, and many are recognised for their historical and archaeological importance. We manage some of the best meadows in Europe and are undertaking the largest meadow restoration project in the UK. We operate a farming enterprise to provide a conservation grazing programme. Our Water Team ensures that rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands are managed for wildlife and tackle the spread of non-native plants. The Trust hosts Wiltshire and Swindon Biological Records Centre, the county's environmental records centre, providing important information on the wildlife, habitats and geology of Wiltshire and Swindon. Improving people’s health and wellbeing through access to nature and green spaces is a key objective to deliver the second aim. We deliver a broad range of programmes that span ages and abilities – focused on conservation, health and wellbeing, education, waste reduction and sustainable living. Our programmes are delivered in schools, community facilities and at our nature reserves. Our work has a strong focus on community engagement and volunteering. We work with vulnerable and hard to reach groups across Wiltshire and Swindon. The Trust's Lakeside Care Farm (featured on BBC's Countryfile programme) is a pioneering project which supports vulnerable and at-risk children, young people and adults with specific needs. Our work supports people to gain in confidence, improve their mental and physical wellbeing, and develop skills, experience and accreditation that enables them to remain in education and/or move on a pathway to further training, volunteering or employment. Our projects are funded through income from our 20,000-strong membership base, legacies, corporates, grants and trusts, including the National Lottery, Landfill Communities Fund, and statutory funders. We have over 2,000 registered volunteers; 600 volunteer at least once a month. We are part of the UK Wildlife Trusts movement and work closely with other South West Wildlife Trusts.