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Press Release, 24th June 2020

Environment Trust receives National Lottery support to help address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on local heritage and green spaces.
Press Release, 29th May 2020

Local charity Environment Trust is continuing its work to protect and restore our threatened green spaces and historical built environment in south and west London, despite the challenges of ‘lockdown’. The charity is this week kicking off a viability study for restoration of the Grade II Listed Thames Eyot Boathouse and announcing a new Green Hubs project to encourage urban biodiversity.
Marble Hill Park - a virtual art picnic

Art Picnics are not safe or practical at the moment but that has not stopped members of Richmond English as Additional Language (EAL) Friendship Group from meeting for virtual art and language celebrations. This activity is supported by English Heritage and the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Big Lottery. Pic: Violeta displaying a Festoon.
Exploring Without Boundaries: Orleans House Gallery

While the pandemic may have put a stop to exploring outside, it hasn’t prevented us from appreciating some of our most loved historic buildings. So join us for a conversation about some of the custodians of our local landmarks. We spoke to Arts Officer, Chris Burton, at Orleans House Gallery - home to Richmond Council's extensive art collection and the many belongings of the Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton

Free nature walks and gardening at Marble Hill

This free activity is for adults with learning disabilities and supporters and carers. Choose one of two sessions starting at 11am and 1.30pm. Enjoy a nature walk around Marble Hill park and a short gardening activity in the Kitchen Garden in Marble Hill Park. Questions? Telephone Stephen: 07984 732950.

Secret Art Sale 2019

Our Secret Art Sale in September 2019 was a huge success, bringing in more than £19,000 over the weekend. We are selling more art works at the Shop on our website - each at a bargain price of £40.
Our Team

The Environment Trust team run a wide range of projects and events designed to conserve our green spaces and heritage sites in Richmond, Hounslow and Kingston boroughs. They are supported by many, diverse conservation and heritage volunteers.
Our Story

Environment Trust is an environment and heritage charity based in South West London. We run local volunteer projects that bring people together to look after and enjoy the natural environment, green spaces and built heritage where they live.
Hanworth Air Park Talk at Edward Pauling House

Environment Trust loved sharing the history of Hanworth Air Park with the residents of Edward Pauling House as part of the Borough of Hounslow's 60+ Activity Programme on Monday 4th February 2019
Volunteer Opportunities

There are many opportunities to volunteer with the Environment Trust. Become an environment volunteer: conservation volunteering, heritage or event volunteering, help in the Kitchen Garden in Marble Hill, or aid with admin in the office. Love social media, taking photographs or writing blogs? Wish to learn new skills and make new friends, whilst preserving your local area and community? Contact us now!
Three Men in a Boathouse

A potted history of Poulett Lodge, Twickenham, by volunteer Anne Logie
Our Trustees

Environment Trust is a nature and heritage conservation charity in South West London. We run local volunteer projects that bring people together to look after and enjoy the natural environment, green spaces and built heritage where they live.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Volunteering

The Environment Trust offers environmental volunteering places for Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh participants, including nature conservation volunteering and wildlife conservation volunteering opportunities.
Raeburn Open Space - Nature Conservation

In the heart of suburban London is a forgotten nature reserve called Raeburn Open Space where an exciting nature conservation project is underway. With the engagement of the local community and funding from Thames Water, we are transforming this five hectare site in Surbiton.
Our Partners

Environment Trust is an environment and heritage charity based in South West London. We run local volunteer projects that bring people together to look after and enjoy the natural environment, green spaces and built heritage where they live.

Environmental charities to join forces

Environment Trust and South West London Environment Network (SWLEN) have announced that they are going to merge to create a single, combined charity with the capacity and skills to achieve greater impact for natural and built heritage in south west London. The post of Chair of Trustees for the newly merged charity is now being advertised. Read more