Wildlife charity seeks applications for Jean Cartman Wilder Communities Award

Northumberland Wildlife Trust has launched the third Jean Cartman Wilder Communities Award, celebrating the work that communities in the region undertake to protect and enhance nature and wildlife.

The award commemorates the life and ethos of Jean Cartman, a member of the wildlife charity for over 40 years, a keen birder, enthusiastic wildlife gardener and generous supporter of environmental causes.

Any community or community group in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside has from now until Monday 18 January 2027 to apply. The winners will be announced on Tuesday 2 February 2027.

With a top prize to the value of £500 and two runner up prizes to the value of £250 on offer, the awards are a fantastic opportunity for communities across the region to continue their amazing work or kickstart a new project!

Previous winners have included: Mind, Body, Planet in Byker; Shieldfield Grows in Newcastle; Pottery Bank Community Allotment and Garden based in Walker, The Garden Project in Walker and Briardale Community Garden in Blyth.

Callum Williams, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Communities and Nature Manager says: "This award is an opportunity to really celebrate and showcase the hard work communities across the region are doing.

"Alongside the generous prizing, there will also be the opportunity for all applicants to hear about the amazing work going on and meet one another at a celebration event next summer. If you have a project you want to kickstart, apply today!"

Full application details and terms and conditions are available at www.nwt.org.uk/jean-cartman