Access to Nature, a new £25 million grant scheme which aims to encourage more people to enjoy the outdoors, is inviting applications for grants.

Funded by the Big Lottery Fund's Changing Spaces programme and Natural England, Access to Nature us run by Natural England on behalf of a consortium of major environmental organisations.

The scheme is open to a range of applicants, including community groups, charities and trusts, schools colleges, local authorities, health organisations, social enterprises, mutual societies and faith groups.

For further information go to www.naturalengland.org.uk/leisure/grants-funding