The Trust was founded by Tony Tynan, and to honour that fact he has been given the title of Founder.

Particular projects where the Trust has a special expertise include Red Squirrel conservation and peatland restoration.

It runs activities in which volunteers can participate every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and alternate Sundays.

The Trust manages 60 nature reserves including Hauxley and East Chevington on the Northumberland Coast to Whitelee Moor, a 15 square kilometre hill farm on the Scottish Border.

Northumberland Wildlife Trust headquarters are located on one of their reserves, St Nicholas Park, Gosforth.