Join Sussex Wildlife Trust
Harbour Seals © Claire Andrews
As a Sussex Wildlife Trust member, you’re part of an amazing 38,000-strong community that cares about nature in Sussex. The more of us there are, the bigger the difference we can make. Together we can create a Sussex where wildlife thrives.
Why become a member?
If you want to live in a Sussex rich in wildlife, where everyone can enjoy beautiful, wild spaces, then your wish and ours are the same. By becoming a member of Sussex Wildlife Trust, you’re working with us to create that vision.
Memberships give us a predictable income, which lets us plan and sustain longer projects that can have a greater impact. Together we can make sure that everyone in Sussex can enjoy the sense of wonder and wellbeing that nature offers now and in the future.
Join the Sussex Wildlife Trust today
of plants, animals, birds, insects and invertebrates are found across our nature reserves in Sussex.
are members of Sussex Wildlife Trust. That’s a powerful community for change.
of land are being restored and protected in our nature reserves across Sussex.
give their time and energy to nature in their community through projects and initiatives that we run.
How your membership makes a difference for nature
The more members we have, the more we can do to protect the Sussex countryside and coast. Memberships give us a regular income and help to build a Sussex-wide community of nature lovers.
Care for reserves
Take care of over 30 nature reserves across Sussex to create thriving spaces for wildlife where people can spend time in nature.
Protect wildlife
Protect endangered species like the Water Vole or Nightingale and collaborate on projects and initiatives to help nature recover and thrive on land and at sea.
Build wilder communities
Run community projects that give more people the chance to experience the joys of nature and create wilder spaces for themselves.
Defend nature
Campaign for policies and regulations that help nature recover and thrive, and challenge decisions and practices that cause harm.
Restore and rewild
Empower local communities and landowners to rewild spaces and help environments become more resilient to climate change.
Inspire people
Create opportunities for people of all ages to learn about nature, connect with it and be inspired to defend and care for wildlife in their communities.
Educate and train
Train and empower people to educate and inspire others to care for nature and take action to defend and support a wilder future for us all.
Gather evidence
Collect and analyse data about local wildlife so that we have evidence on the state of our ecosystems that we can use to defend and restore them.
What do you get when you join?
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A membership card, sticker and bookmark
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A copy of Discovering Wildlife in Sussex, a 128-page guide to local wildlife, nature activities and our reserves
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Children receive a copy of Wild Watch magazine, filled with activities and fascinating nature facts, a local nature-spotting guide for children, stickers and posters
What other benefits are there?
Throughout the year you get:
- Free guided nature walks for members only
- Invitations to exclusive membership events
- Discounts on courses and events run by wildlife experts
- A copy of our our acclaimed magazine, Wild Sussex every 6 months (Children receive 4 copies of Wild Watch a year)
Anonymous Feedback from members surveyJoining has been one of the best things I have done this year and I’m so grateful for you. The work you do is so important and challenging and you manage to do that while at the same time giving members a really human experience…
Sussex Wildlife Trust is registered with the UK’s Fundraising Regulator.
We’re committed to the standards set by the Fundraising Regulator, and strive to be legal, open, clear, fair, honest and respectful in all our fundraising. Please contact us if you feel we have not lived up to our standards in any way.
Leave a legacy in your will
You can make a lasting contribution to local wildlife by leaving a gift to Sussex Wildlife Trust in your will. Your legacy can help create a Sussex rich in wildlife, valued and protected by everyone.
Donate in memory of a loved one
If you want to make a personal donation in memory of someone you love, or to request donations instead of flowers at the memorial, you can do it online, or chat to us.
Contribute as a business
By joining the Trust as a business partner you can show your commitment to local communities and create opportunities for your staff to connect with nature.
Bittern at Castle Water © Barry YatesBecome a Wildlife Guardian
Wildlife Guardians are a dedicated group of people who support us at a higher financial level. If you:
- want to play a bigger role in safeguarding the future of our wildlife and habitats
- enjoy the company of like-minded people at social events
- would like to get closer to some of our rarer species and key projects
Talk to Georgie Nash about becoming a Wildlife Guardian. Call 01273 497525 or send a message via the form below.
Enquire about Wildlife Guardians
FAQs
What types of membership do you have?
You can choose between the following membership types:
- Individual: From £3.25 a month or £39 a year
- Joint (2 adults): From £3.75 a month or £45 a year
- Family (1 or 2 adults + up to 4 children u15): From £4.75 a month or £57 a year
- Benefactor: From £15 a month or £180 a year
- Lifetime: From £1,500
Why do you have membership?
Because we’re not just a charity, we’re a community of people who share a love of nature and a common purpose: defending and restoring it in Sussex. Membership provides a more consistent income to fund this work, while also enabling us as a community to share information and learning about what we all care about.
How much does membership cost?
Membership is based on a voluntary donation that you pay monthly or annually. However, there are minimum donations for each membership type to cover the cost of our magazines, free member events and maps. These are:
- Individual: From £3.25 a month or £39 a year
- Joint (2 adults): From £3.75 a month or £45 a year
- Family (1 or 2 adults + up to 4 children u15): From £4.75 a month or £57 a year
How do I cancel my membership?
To cancel your membership, log into your Sussex Wildlife Trust account page, or contact the membership team on membership@sussexwt.org.uk or by calling 01273 497532.
What is Benefactor membership?
Any member donating more than £15 a month automatically becomes a Benefactor. If you’re Benefactor, you get a metal Sussex Wildlife Trust pin and are invited to our exclusive Benefactor event each year.
Testimonials
What members have to say
The best thing you do is direct action and this is the most effective thing you can do. We have multiple threats to our land, rivers and to our overall biodiversity right now, and we need organisations like SWT to fight like hell to stop these threats
[Membership] helps me feel like I’m making a difference (no matter how small).
I am a member of other Wildlife Trusts and find the Sussex one the most engaging and proactive in terms of communications, courses, walks and action.
I feel you’re doing a good job communicating with me and it helps me feel like I’m making a difference (no matter how small).
My whole family loves the magazine, which is beautiful. Please keep the print version coming. The photography is astonishingly good.
Projects & case studies
Active projects & success stories
How we’re defending and restoring wild spaces in Sussex
To reach our ambitious goals to inspire action for wildlife, restore habitats and create climate-resilient landscapes, our work focuses on multiple different areas. Within each one there are elements of conservation, education and community engagement.
