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flag The National Trust received a £10 million gift, its largest ever, to boost sustainability, conservation, and public access at UK sites.

flag The National Trust has unveiled major new plans for its UK sites, including in Wiltshire, after receiving a £10 million unrestricted donation—the largest in its 131-year history—from philanthropist Humphrey Battock. flag The funding, coming after about 500 staff cuts, will support sustainability and accessibility upgrades at locations like Stourhead and Lacock Abbey, including solar panels and heat pumps. flag It will also advance conservation efforts, such as boosting white-tailed eagle and beaver populations, and expand operations at Heartlands in Cornwall. flag The trust’s director-general called the gift a vital boost for its 2026 strategy focused on reversing nature loss, improving public access, and fostering environmental stewardship.

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