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Frequently asked questions
Who is funding Access to Nature?
The Big Lottery Fund is providing the funding for the Access to Nature grant programme under its Changing Spaces programme. For more information on the programme contact the Changing Spaces advice line on 0845 3 671 671 or visit the website Big Lottery Fund Changing Spaces
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Who is managing Access to Nature?
Access to Nature is managed by Natural England on behalf of a consortium of twelve national environmental organisations comprising BTCV, British Waterways, Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, Greenspace, Groundwork UK, Land Restoration Trust, The National Trust, Natural England, RSPB, the Wildlife Trusts and the Woodland Trust.
Access to Nature builds on their experience and hard work and Natural England will be using the consortium’s skills and knowledge throughout the scheme’s duration.
Where can I find guidance on good practice?
Useful links, a list of key reference documents on access to the natural environment.
Will we need to enter into a formal Agreement with our project partners?
All applicants for Access to Nature funding should seek to work in partnership with other organisations to develop and deliver the project. The level and types of partnerships and working relationships will vary from project to project and in some instances there may be a need to formalise this relationship through a written Agreement. Whilst we do not require all partnerships to be formalised in this way, an Agreement with key partners can be an important way of ensuring that roles, responsibilities and accountabilities are clearly defined and understood. Our Working in Partnership Guidance Note: (46kb)
provides guidance on what we expect to be included in a written Agreement and details those situations in which we would require an Agreement to be in place.
