Restore, Reclaim and Renew: Helping Nature Thrive Again

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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this possible.

With your generous support, the Restore, Reclaim and Renew appeal has raised over £31,000 — a remarkable achievement that is already delivering meaningful change for nature in Leicestershire and Rutland.

This funding has empowered us to take real, tangible steps towards our vision for a wilder, more connected landscape. From creating and enhancing vital habitats, to building new partnerships and responding swiftly to unforeseen challenges, your contributions have helped nature recover in powerful and lasting ways.

1. A Nature Recovery Officer for the Future

Thanks to the appeal, we were able to recruit a new Nature Recovery Officer—a pivotal role that strengthens our ability to expand and improve nature reserves, engage with landowners, and deliver landscape-scale change. This is a long-term investment in the recovery of our region’s biodiversity.

They will enable us to engage in new projects such as the Greener Golf Initiative, to support species recovery such as our work on Water Voles and Dormice, to respond to the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and engage in more planning consultations to ensure nature is protected, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge to the role.

2. Groundbreaking Partnerships Like Rewilding Market Harborough

Your support has helped bring together local authorities, community groups, and conservation organisations to launch the Rewilding Market Harborough initiative—an ambitious collaboration that is already creating new spaces for wildlife in and around the town.

An Oak tree in a grassy farmland field, beneath a cloudy grey sky.

It’s a shining example of what’s possible when we work together. working with a range of partners this partnership will allow us to create landscape scale nature recovery opportunities to restore vital habitats and bring nature into the heart of the local community. Read More

3. Urgent Action When It Was Needed Most

When our Volunteer Training Centre at Rutland Water was broken into, the funding from this appeal enabled us to respond quickly.

We were able to repair damage by removing all the debris and melted plastic from the damaged wildflower meadow, replace equipment to improve our security at the Centre - giving our staff peace of mind that the building is protected and ensuring our volunteers can continue their vital work.

You helped turn a setback into a recovery!

Creating and Connecting Wild Spaces

Your donations supported work to restore important habitats, link fragmented landscapes, and protect the spaces that wildlife depends on. From woodland and grassland to wetlands and hedgerows, your generosity is helping build a resilient network of wild places across our counties.

A Foundation for the Future

The impact of this appeal goes beyond individual projects. It has strengthened our partnerships, increased our capacity, and demonstrated just how much can be achieved when people come together for nature.

As we move forward, the momentum you’ve created will continue to drive change—enabling us to restore degraded land, reclaim space for wildlife, and renew our connection with the natural world.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support has left a lasting legacy for wildlife—and for future generations.

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