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Donate to wildlife
There are lots of ways you can donate towards the vital work of Durham Wildlife Trust, By donating, you are helping to care for and protect the amazing wildlife that our region is home to.
On this page you can make a direct donation to our work and also browse our giving options.
WildNet - Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
Become a Member of Durham Wildlife Trust
Membership is Durham Wildlife Trust's only source of reliable and regular income. It is donations received through membership which underpin all of the work of the Trust. If you are able to, please become a member of Durham Wildlife Trust today.
Celebration Plaques
Celebration Plaques are a wonderful way to remember and celebrate the life of a loved one. Alternatively they could commemorate a special family event like the arrival of a new baby, a big birthday or wedding anniversary. Our attractive brass flower plaque is 10cm in diameter and will be engraved with a personalised message. The message will be over three lines with the person’s name in the middle line in larger font. The plaques will be displayed in Low Barns Nature Reserve or Hannah’s Meadow barn. The plaques cost £150 and all the money raised from the purchase of the plaques will go to support our work to conserve wildlife from Tees to Tyne.
Help to look after grassland meadows
Our special North East Magnesian Limestone sites mean that we have lots of distinct grasslands to look after. By dedicating a square foot of Grassland Meadows in memory or celebration of your loved one you will be keeping a special place well looked after for years to come. Grassland Meadows plots are available at the following Nature Reserves for £50: Bishop Middleham Quarry 9DL17) Raisby Hill Grassland (DH6) Herrington Hill (SR4) Town Kelloe Bank (DH6) Kelloe Field (DH6) Trimdon Grange (TS29).
Donations in lieu of flowers
Traditionally we pay our respects with floral tributes and while cut flowers don’t last very long, wildflowers can last for generations. A donation in memory of a loved one can help to protect bluebells in local woodlands; wildflowers and butterflies in our meadows; and lapwings and otters in wetlands across our area. By giving a gift in memory you are directly supporting the conservation of local nature reserves and wildlife, keeping places special for future generations.
Plant a Tree
Plant a tree within the orchard area at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve. Not only a great way to donate but also a way for families and friends to plant a commemorative tree in memory of and in celebration of loved ones. Choose from a Cherry, Plum or Crab Apple tree. Trees will be planted during the winter and carry a minimum donation of £300.
Please note that we are unable to have plaques on trees that are planted, but we can provide a map so that family and friends can visit their loved ones tree.
Charity eCards
Send eCards and donate the cost of cards and stamps to Durham Wildlife Trust. Choose a category below to view all designs for that occasion. Choose from birthday cards, parents days and thank you cards to easter, Christmas and valentines, Send a greeting that gives back via email, whatsapp, social media and more through our Don'tSendMeACard partner site.
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Donate in memory of a loved one
Bluebell-filled woodlands, hay meadows brimming with flowers and wonderful wetlands – there’s no better way to remember someone who loved wildlife and loved our local area than to help protect our precious landscapes for the future. When you make an in-memory donation to Durham Wildlife Trust, you can rest assured that you are making a real difference, helping us look after over 36 reserves, inspire the next generation and stand up for wildlife wherever it’s endangered.
To find out more about donations, please contact our dedicated team on 0191 584 3112 or by email support@durhamwt.co.uk