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The vision of the Bright Water Landscape Partnership is to reveal a heritage of change and innovation, supporting opportunities.

We want to enhance and enjoy the natural, built and farmed landscape, realising gifts for now and the future, raising aspirations and inspiring communities.

To achieve this vision we rely on the support, expertise and knowledge of local volunteers, organisations and contractors.

To discover how you can help please see below

Friday, 11 February, 2022

Invitation to Tender – Ricknall Carrs Wetland Reserve – Design, Permitting and Scoping

Applications now closed

Discover Brightwater is urgently seeking a suitably qualified organisation to help us design a new Wetland Nature Reserve at Ricknall Carrs in County Durham.

Invitation to Tender – Ricknall Carrs Wetland Reserve – Design, Permitting and Scoping

Applications now closed

Discover Brightwater is urgently seeking a suitably qualified organisation to help us design a new Wetland Nature Reserve at Ricknall Carrs in County Durham.

Wednesday, 29 September, 2021

The Discover Brightwater Creative Writing Programme

Applications now closed

We are seeking to appoint a publisher/practitioner to oversee a creative writing programme that will help us create The Discover Brightwater Fictional Book

The Discover Brightwater Creative Writing Programme

Applications now closed

We are seeking to appoint a publisher/practitioner to oversee a creative writing programme that will help us create The Discover Brightwater Fictional Book

Tuesday, 24 August, 2021

Invitation to tender – Discover Brightwater Landscape Partnership

Applications now closed

Discover Brightwater is seeking an experienced contractor to deliver in-river habitat improvements for the River Skerne

Invitation to tender – Discover Brightwater Landscape Partnership

Applications now closed

Discover Brightwater is seeking an experienced contractor to deliver in-river habitat improvements for the River Skerne

Wednesday, 18 August, 2021

Governance and Administration Officer – Job Vacancy

Applications now closed

To support and improve all elements of governance and administration across the Trust, from office management, HR, internal quality auditing and policies/procedure monitoring and review. Ensuring effective systems are in place, policies and procedures are followed and legislative requirements are met.

Governance and Administration Officer – Job Vacancy

Applications now closed

Tuesday, 10 November, 2020

NOW CLOSED The Discover Brightwater The Treasure Trail Project

Applications now closed

We are looking for someone to create a Treasure Trail which will inspire people to explore our landscape and natural environment together with our history and heritage.

NOW CLOSED The Discover Brightwater The Treasure Trail Project

Applications now closed

We are looking for someone to create a Treasure Trail which will inspire people to explore our landscape and natural environment together with our history and heritage.

Monday, 24 August, 2020

NOW CLOSED INVITATION TO TENDER – Communications Partner(s)

Applications now closed

This Invitation to tender is to appoint a Communications Partner(s) to support the delivery team over the remainder of the programme until 2022

NOW CLOSED INVITATION TO TENDER – Communications Partner(s)

Applications now closed

This Invitation to tender is to appoint a Communications Partner(s) to support the delivery team over the remainder of the programme until 2022

Environmental & Community Small Grants

The Discover Brightwater Natural Heritage Small Grants programme aims to support local organisations and projects that help people to enjoy all the Brightwater area has to offer.

We hope with the support from County Durham Community Foundation and Durham Wildlife Trust together we can achieve lasting improvements and impact in our local environment and community.

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY

A number of organisations in our patch have already secured thousands of pounds to support their projects and activities. Read below to find out what they’ve been up to.