Future Leaders Course Dartmoor 2024

National Parks: New Perspectives

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. We’ve worked with some incredible young people to share their stories and explore themes close to their heart.

In 2024 we were grateful to be awarded funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to grow the project and connect even more young people with National Parks over two years, thanks to National Lottery players. The project consisted of many different aspects; a variety of grants for young people to share their stories of National Parks, our Future Leaders Course which provides campaigning and leadership skills to inspire future leaders, as well as recruiting youth ambassadors and providing in person opportunities for young people to engage with and influence decision makers.

Just 6% visitors are aged 16-24 and young people are much less likely to live, work or be involved in decision-making in National Parks

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Our Radical Future

When New Perspectives came to a close, we ended the project with a bang in parliament, bringing together young people from all over the UK MPs, National Park leaders, charities and businesses to celebrate what made the project so special.

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“I think it contributes a lot to mental health in a way being out in National Parks, and being out in the green spaces has also meant a lot to me growing up and I want to learn how to get people involved in that and advocate for those space being available for everyone”

Linn (Future Leaders Course Participant, Dartmoor 2024)

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