Frequently asked questions
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Join
What types of membership do you have?
Why do you have membership?
How much does membership cost?
How do I cancel my membership?
What is Benefactor membership?
Legacy
How will my gift be used?
I would like to include a gift to Sussex Wildlife Trust in my will. What information do I need?
How do I ensure my will is valid and accurate?
I’ve already made my will. How can I change it to include a gift to the Trust?
Can Sussex Wildlife Trust act as executors of my will?
Net Zero
How will the Trust offset residual emissions?
What kinds of vehicles does the Trust operate?
Why does the Trust still use diesel or petrol vehicles?
Why can’t the Trust use deer instead of cattle or sheep for conservation grazing?
Reserves
Can I take photos and videos on nature reserves?
Can I fly a drone on your nature reserves?
Are dogs welcome?
Schools
Do you facilitate school visits to your other reserves, such as Woods Mill?
Do you run Forest School or Wild Beach sessions for class groups or homeschooled individuals?
Can Sussex Wildlife Trust do an assembly for our school or attend a school fayre?
Can Sussex Wildlife Trust attend a careers fair/market/talk?
Our school would like to fundraise for you! Where can I get more information?
Volunteer
How often do I have to volunteer?
How old must I be to volunteer?
Do I have to know a lot about nature to be a volunteer?
Who can I contact about other volunteering questions?
Do you offer work placements?
If I work on my own (for example, surveying insects), where can I find guidance on how to do this safely?
What about health and safety for volunteers?
How do I sign-up for opportunities once I’m a registered volunteer?
What’s a MyImpact account and how do I get one?
Can I claim expenses?
Will I receive training?
What should I bring and wear?
What happens when I start volunteering?
Wildlife enquiries
I have found or seen an injured animal – what can I do?
I have an interesting wildlife sighting and would like to record this with you – how do I do this?
I would like a wildlife survey for my land – can you help with this?
I have unwanted wildlife in my garden or where I live – what can I do about this?
I am concerned about a local planning development – what can I do?
I have witnessed a wildlife crime – what can I do?
I think I’ve seen an Asian Hornet – what should I do?
How to keep your bird feeders clean
Get in touch
Get in touch
You can contact the Sussex Wildlife Trust via our central administration office at First Floor, The Keep, Woollards Way, Brighton BN1 9BP during office opening hours Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm.
Telephone: 01273 492630
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