Do something for nature this year and join us as a member. We had an amazing year in 2024, achieving so much for wildlife and connecting more people to nature than ever before. But, we want to do even more in 2025. Your additional support can help us achieve this.
As a member, you'll receive a fantastic welcome pack, our exclusive quarterly 'Wilder Kent' magazine, members-only content and priority booking for selected events, children's activities and volunteer opportunities, and much more!
Tracey Mantle
Why become a member?
From restoring precious habitats to returning lost species, your membership fuels conservation efforts across Kent and beyond. Whether it’s creating havens for pollinators or inspiring the next generation to love and protect nature, your contribution makes a real difference. Every step we take towards a Wilder Kent is thanks to incredible members like you.
Your membership includes
Our fantastic welcome pack - Begin your journey with us with our brand-new welcome pack, full of ideas and inspiration to connect with nature, and how you can get involved with our work. What's inside your welcome pack?
- Updated map reserve guide
- Members' handbook
- New bookmark: Dive into your favourite wildlife literature with our beautiful bookmarks, perfect for keeping your place in nature-inspired reads.
- Window stickers: Add a touch of nature to your home with our eye-catching window stickers. They’ll remind you and your visitors of the incredible wildlife we strive to protect.
You'll also receive exclusive member benefits, including...
- Birthday Surprises: Celebrate your special day with an E-card or postal card, featuring a discount for our online shop!
- Wildflower Seeds: Enjoy a free pack of our branded wildflower seeds after six months of membership, allowing you to contribute to local biodiversity.
- Café Treat: Indulge in a complimentary treat in our café as a warm welcome gift to kick off your membership!
- Personal Touch: Our friendly team will reach out with welcome calls and a 6-month check-in, ensuring you’re getting the most from your membership.
- Priority Booking: Be among the first to reserve spots for exclusive events and experiences, giving you priority access to our fantastic offerings.
- Exclusive Offers: Enjoy special discounts and offers available only to our members, enhancing your wildlife adventures.
- Quarterly Magazines: Receive four beautifully designed magazines each year, filled with inspiring stories about the wonderful work our community is doing for wildlife.
- Go Eco: Choose to ‘Go Eco’ with a digital membership, making a positive impact on the environment while enjoying all the benefits of membership.
Family memberships also include:
- Extras for kids, including stickers, exclusive Kent wildlife poster and a kid’s handbook with a range of engaging activities.
- Kids Wildlife Watch magazine sent to them in the post four times/year
- Email updates to parents with lots of new wildlife activity ideas
Discover the magic of our county’s wildlife
Join us today and start your journey into the wild. Together, we’re creating a Wilder Kent.
Membership types
Joint membership
Family membership
Life membership
Become a member for life
Thanks to your feedback, we are excited to unveil a new and meaningful way to support nature: Life Membership. This unique opportunity allows you to make a long-term commitment to Kent Wildlife Trust while enjoying a range of exclusive benefits.
Choose from two ways to support wildlife for life:
Individual Life Membership
Available for a suggested one-off payment of £1,000
Joint Life Membership
Available for a suggested one-off payment of £1,500
See Terms & Conditions at the bottom of this page*.
Why become a Life Member?
As a Life Member, you will receive a range of special benefits that celebrate your dedication to nature:
- Free car parking: Enjoy the convenience of free car parking at our nature reserves, so you can spend more time exploring the beautiful landscapes you help protect.
- Gold-plated butterfly badge: A symbol of your lifelong commitment to wildlife conservation, this beautifully crafted badge is a special and lasting reminder of the difference you’re making.
- 10% discount across everything: Enjoy a 10% discount on all events, activities, and shop purchases – it's our way of saying thank you for your lasting support.
By choosing Life Membership, you’re not just supporting us, you’re creating a lasting legacy for wildlife. Your one-time commitment fuels vital conservation work and places you among a passionate community of dedicated wildlife supporters.
Whether you’re upgrading or joining us for the first time, contact our membership team for more details at [email protected] or call 01622 357800. You can join us as a life member over the phone, by email, or by cheque – whatever works best for you.
Give the Gift of Membership
Give the gift of wildlife to your loved ones with one of our fantastic gift memberships!
Gift recipients will receive their gift-wrapped welcome pack with an enclosed certificate to redeem the membership at their leisure.
UK taxpayer? You can help us further!
Did you know that we can claim Gift Aid on your membership subscription if you are a UK taxpayer? Gift Aid is a tax relief allowing UK charities to reclaim an extra 25% in tax on every eligible monthly or yearly donation. We can currently claim back 25p for every £1 you donate. If you do not currently have Gift Aid added to your membership (or aren't sure), please fill out the form below.
Have a question?
Thinking of leaving us?
We appreciate that our membership may not be right for everyone, so if you do decide to stop your support, please fill out the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.
Membership stories
Hear from our members about what membership means to them.
What my Kent Wildlife Trust membership means to me
Blog
Teacher, campaigner, and member Kerry Sabin-Dawson talks all about her membership journey in this blog.
Why we’re Kent Wildlife Trust members
Blog
In this guest blog, member Joanna Boult talks about what membership means to her and her family.
*Life Membership Terms & Conditions
Life Membership is available to persons from 16 years old. Membership is not transferable or refundable once membership has been purchased. Membership can be paid via card/cheque. Exclusive life discount benefits for our online shop and events will be redeemable via an online code. Life Membership and associated benefits at the time of joining will be valid for the remainder of the member's lifetime. Benefits and membership are non-transferable. In the event of the passing of one member subscribed under the Joint Life Membership offer, the membership and benefits continue to be valid for the surviving party.
Individual Life Membership: *Kent Wildlife Trust Life Individual Membership and the associated benefits are available for the suggested one-off payment of £1,000. Life Membership and the associated benefits are available for £400, however Life Members are strongly encouraged to make an annual donation of £600 in addition to this payment. Provided that eligibility requirements are met, the donation amount will qualify for Gift Aid and Kent Wildlife Trust will submit appropriate claims to HM Revenue & Customs.
Joint Life Membership: *Kent Wildlife Trust Life Joint Membership and the associated benefits are available for the suggested one-off payment of £1,500. Joint Life Membership and the associated benefits are available for £500, however Joint Life Members are strongly encouraged to make an annual donation of £1000 in addition to this payment. Provided that eligibility requirements are met, the donation amount will qualify for Gift Aid and Kent Wildlife Trust will submit appropriate claims to HM Revenue & Customs.