New Perspectives 2024-2026

Our National Parks New Perspectives project first launched in 2021 with the aim to give young people from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to influence and connect with decision makers to change the narratives on who National Parks are for and who has a say in their future.

In 2024 we received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund supporting the project for a further two years and enabling us to offer even more storytelling grants, as well as launching our Future Leader Courses and supporting young people to join us as Ambassadors.

More about the programs

Storytelling Grants

As part of our New Perspectives project we're offering grants to young people to share their stories of National Parks with Canopy & Stars and the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Future Leaders Course

We’re pleased to introduce the Future Leaders Course as part of our New Perspectives project. This is for young people who want to make a difference – for National Parks, landscapes, nature and people.

National Park Ambassadors

Our National Park Ambassadors are passionate volunteers who help us achieve our mission for nature-rich National Parks for all.

Play video

Future Leaders in Dartmoor

We kicked off our New Perspectives project with our first Future Leaders Course in Dartmoor. Hear from participants about their experiences and why it’s so important for young people to have a say in the future of National Parks.

Thanks to Ocean City Media for producing the film.

“National Parks should be for all. I’ve never been to one before this and I think it’s an incredible place. There’s so much potential for more nature-rich landscapes and I think in order to get that we have to have everyone involved, everyone coming and visiting and appreciating it.”

Ferozah (Future Leaders Course Participant, Dartmoor 2024)

Cover artwork by Serafina Parmar-Hill

Viewpoint Magazine

This special edition of Viewpoint is made up entirely of contributions from young people including poems, essays and artwork all inspired by the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the UK.

Read the magazine

Made possible by