About us

Heath Hands delivers a wide-ranging programme of conservation, community, learning and wellbeing projects on Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and the Kenwood Estate. We help look after 350 hectares of amazing green space in North London, and since we were founded by members of the local community in 1999 we’ve worked in partnership with the City of London Corporation and English Heritage

Our vision is that Hampstead Heath provides a sanctuary for wildlife and people, and that it is protected for the enjoyment of all. We believe that everyone has a role to play in protecting our green spaces through conservation, environmental education and community involvement. We deliver a range of free activities and events and help support people and groups of all backgrounds and abilities wanting to get involved in volunteering and recreation across our green spaces.

Find out more about the key aims and download our Strategy, which underpins our work across our green spaces.

Find out some detailed information about our programmes and role in conserving our green spaces.

Discover the history of our organisation and how we’ve evolved since our founding in 1999.


Heath Hands has always worked in partnership with other groups, find out more about the organisations we are proud to work with.

Viaduct Pond on Hampstead Heath

Find out about how we are governed and access our written policies and governing documents.

Heath Hands is led by an experienced and dedicated staff team, click to find out who they are and what they do.

Much of our work is supported by the generosity of grant funders. Find out more about the support they provide.

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Living Wage Employer

We are a proud Living Wage Employer and are accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.

Find out about current job opportunities and working for Heath Hands.