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Access and Conservation Trust (ACT)

ACT logo The Access and Conservation Trust (ACT) aims to promote sustainable access to cliffs and mountains to directly and specifically benefit mountaineers. Generally, applications can be for up to £3000 of funding.

ACT is a charitable trust, established by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS), BMC, and Mountaineering Ireland.

What does ACT do?

Support rural access and conservation projects that protect access and promote sustainable use
Educate and raise awareness of conservation issues
Inform people about areas of ecological sensitivity
Research the benefits and impacts of mountain recreation and tourism
Train and support access and conservation volunteers

ACT will fund

Practical Site Based Work
Campaigns and Policy Development
Rural Development Initiatives
Sustainable Transport Initiatives
Information Resources & Publications
Research
Training & Support for Access Volunteers

Suggest a project

Have you got an idea for a project in the UK or Ireland? From local footpath work to national consultations,ACT might be able to help. Contact the Access & Conservation Officer.

Make a donation

We can only support projects by having the funds to pass on. Please contact the Access & Conservation Officer.