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Andrew Parkinson

Our Work

Find out more about what Kent Wildlife Trust do in Kent. From our campaigns and projects to habitat management, engagement, education and events - we're doing it all!

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Who We Are

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Kent Wildlife Trust is working to ensure that our wildlife is protected and restored, now and in the future. We work to help organisations, people and communities connect to nature and care for our natural places.

Birds at Seasalter, photo by Jim Higham
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How We're Run

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Like every Wildlife Trust, Kent Wildlife Trust has a Board of Trustees, elected by its members, that is responsible for the governance of the Charity.

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How We're Funded

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Our work to save wildlife and wild places and bring people closer to nature relies on the financial support of our members and donors. Much of our income comes from our members – and we are grateful to every one of you for supporting Kent Wildlife Trust.…

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Our Supporter Promise

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As a member of the Fundraising Regulator, Kent Wildlife Trust has made a public promise to adhere to best practice, honesty, transparency, clarity, and accountability in all fundraising activity, enabling you to support us with confidence.

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Denise Peters

Questions and Answers

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Further information about Kent Wildlife Trust. Who is Kent Wildlife Trust? What is your charitable purpose? What difference are you making? How are you governed? Who do you work with? Where can I find a copy of your Annual Report? Do you allow hunting on…

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We protect wildlife

Nature is in trouble and it needs our help. Together with our members, supporters, volunteers and partners, we work to protect wildlife across the county.

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We look after wild spaces

Kent Wildlife Trust manages over 65 species-rich nature reserves around the county, as well as local wildlife sites and roadside nature reserves. We also work with communities and other organisations to assist in the management of other wild sites in Kent.
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We connect people and nature

We bring people closer to nature, from all walks of life and of all ages. Through our projects, events, education programmes and activities we teach people the value of wildlife to our world and to their well being and show them how to care for it.

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Matthew Roberts

We advise and teach others

We provide ecological consultancy, education and other professional services to local authorities, businesses, schools and individuals.
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We campaign for wildlife

We raise awareness about issues affecting wildlife and invite the public to work with us to make positive changes.
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Take the lead for nature

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Although dog-walking may seem like an innocent pastime, it can have an impact on wildlife. We understand the importance of striking a balance between enjoyable dog-walking and protecting wildlife so visit this page to find out how you can help!

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Rescue Hoads Wood

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A once-thriving woodland sanctuary for local and rare flora and fauna has been decimated as a result of illegal waste activities.

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Lower Thames Crossing

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The Lower Thames Crossing is a proposed new road which will connect Kent with Essex by tunnelling beneath the River Thames estuary. Kent Wildlife Trust is opposed to these plans as they will result in the loss of irreplaceable ancient woodland.

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Save Swanscombe

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The London Resort is a theme park proposed on 535 acres of land on the Swanscombe Peninsula in north Kent. Home to a remarkable mosaic of habitats, this proposed development poses a threat to wildlife. Find out how you can help

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#DefendNature: We Need You

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The UK Government has launched an attack on nature, weakening the laws that protect our wildlife and making a U-turn on manifesto promises to be the greenest Government ever.

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Betteshanger Country Park Campaign

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Two new planning applications for a hotel and a surf pool at Betteshanger Country Park in Deal seriously threaten the ability of this site to be effective ecological mitigation, and would put even further strain on the precious habitats and species that…

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Our latest news and blogs

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The River Beult SSSI: A Fragile Ecosystem Under Threat

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In this guest blog from the Rescue Hoad's Wood Campaign, the author highlights the threat to the River Beult SSSI posed by plans to discharge 1,000 cubic metres of treated sewage daily—a consequence of the Chilmington Green housing project.

International Volunteers Day: A look back at 2024

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At Kent Wildlife Trust, our volunteers are one of our most precious resources in the journey to create a #WilderKent. Without their passion, dedication, and tireless efforts, so much of what we achieve wouldn’t be possible.