Grants for Education and Conservation

There are grants available for projects within the New Forest which focus on education and conservation. Anyone who is interested in applying for a grant please take a look at The New Forest website and go to "contact us". A drop down bar should then appear "apply for a grant". If you have any questions please contact Petrina Fitzpatrick on 07855 625259.

Animal Accidents Poster Competition

Following a spate of animal accidents, drivers are being urged by young people in the New Forest to drive carefully in an Animal Accident Poster Competition organised by the New Forest Trust. There are 12 different posters available and the ideas were so successful that one young man's slogan has been made into road signs on the B3054 "Ponies don't dent. THEY DIE."

New Forest Show 2011

The New Forest Show was one of the most successful and our Exhibition was visited by an estimated 24,000 people. At one point we had a sample that indicated 1700/hr people entering the marquee.

It was also exceptional in the number of Trainee competitors, nearly double the number in 2010. Our judges found it difficult to mark and determine a winner because the standard is going up year on year. Interestingly, within the first three topping the poll in Children’s Choice voting they selected two of the first three judged by our Professional Judges. Trainees came from 7 different establishments, the furthest being from Cumbria University. This is a truly national event now.

We have decided to see if we can make the event self sustaining and have a plan to keep it going for twenty years. This will be a major task for the coming months.

We are grateful for all the help we received and support from the Organising Committee and those who volunteered as stewards.

Google Grant Awarded

We are pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded a Grant from Google, for up to $10,000 (£6149)  per month of advertising. The aim of this advertising will be to raise funds for the ongoing work we undertake in The New Forest.

Google also process our donations free of charge, helping us to make the most out of the donations we recieve.

Ferny Crofts Small Grant

Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre has been awarded a grant of £1000 to help develop their pond dipping project. This project enables young people to explore and understand aquatic life in The New Forest.
It is possible to gain a small grant from The New Forest Trust by applying online.

Animal Accident Poster Campaign

The New Forest Trust has launched a campaign in various Secondary Schools around The Forest. Year 7 & year 8 pupils will design a poster, which will help educate the public about road safety issues to reduce the amount of animal casualties on the New Forest roads.
Ten of the pictures will be published and displayed around the forest in the Autumn. There is a variety of prizes up for grabs.