CYP Now - Green traineeship programme grows diversity

Paid placements help young people from under-represented groups gain skills in conservation and green education across the capital’s nature reserves.

Trainees study skills such as habitat management and deliver education sessions to help young people engage with nature. Picture: London Wildlife Trust

Project

Keeping it Wild

Purpose

To engage young people from traditionally under-represented groups in nature conservation

Funding

About £677,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Greater London Authority and match funders for the second phase of the programme from November 2021 to October 2024

Background

The London Wildlife Trust exists to protect the capital’s wildlife and wild spaces and provides a range of opportunities for children and adults to get involved. It was keen to reach out to more young people aged 11 to 25 and in September 2018 launched the Keeping it Wild programme with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and others.

When the first phase of the project came to an end, the charity raised further funds to continue the work, offering paid traineeships to young people, a youth board and an annual green jobs fair.

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