Become a member
Be part of the change and become family members from as little as £5 per month.
Download the pack here
Why fundraise?
Wildlife provides important services for us all including the food we eat, the water we use and drink and the oxygen we breathe. Engaging with nature also works wonders for our wellbeing. Research states that nature positively influences the mental health of children and teenagers. Caring for our environment can also provide a big sense of pride!
Wildlife can be used to cover the school curriculum in more ways than you think: science (plants and animals), literacy (creative writing), maths (measuring), art (photography), PSHE and more! Young people can also connect with nature to learn outside of the classroom, building an understanding of social responsibility and improving attitude and respect for the environment. At Kent Wildlife Trust, we can help you incorporate wildlife into your curriculum through various activities (find out more on our Education webpage).
Fundraising also provides a lesson in itself: it gives an insight to the importance of money, fundraising and enterprise.
Andrew Lees
Our current fundraising challenge: Summer100
This summer challenge your classmates to take on the Summer100 challenge and be in with a chance of winning one of 100 prizes! We are challenging you to raise £100 or more for nature. If each of our members fundraised £100, we would raise an enormous £3,200,000! Follow the link below to find out more and get your special Summer100 assets.
Find out more 
Become a nature-friendly school!
Have you heard of our Wilder Kent Awards? By fundraising for us, you’ve already started your journey towards earning one of these exciting awards !
The Wilder Kent Awards is a scheme set up to recognise and reward the work schools and community groups are doing in helping us create a #WilderKent.
How can your fundraising support wildlife in Kent?
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£ 25
raised could
install a bird box at one of our reserves.
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£ 50
raised could
provide a home for hibernating hedgehogs.
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£ 100
raised could
install a wildlife camera.
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£ 500
raised could
help us carry out a butterfly survey or allow us to repair fencing around our precious reserves.
Questions and Resources
We have lots of materials to help you raise awareness about your event and involve your friends, family and community. Check out the fundraising pack at the top of this page for these resources.
Be proud of the work you are doing to protect wildlife and raise awareness of the importance of this work.
- Customise our fundraising poster to shout about your activities in the local area
- Use our Thank you poster to share how much money you’ve raised
- We’ve given you some cool pictures to post on social media
We’d love to know what you have planned so please do contact us if you’re getting involved, and we’re always around if you need any additional ideas or support. If you’d like us to share your efforts on our social media, our supporters would love to know how you’re helping us!
You can contact us by emailing: fundraising@kentwildlife.org.uk or calling 01622 357800.
If you’re sharing your event on social media, don’t forget to tag us!
Twitter: @KentWildlife
Facebook: Kent Wildlife Trust
Instagram: kentwildlife
You can collect donations in whatever way is easiest for you!
By post: If you’d like to send us a cheque, our address is: Tyland Barn, Chatham Road, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD.
Online: You can set up your own Just Giving fundraising page by visiting www.justgiving.com/kentwildlifetrust and going to ‘Fundraise For Us’.
At the bank: Let us know when you plan to transfer! Please put your reference as: ‘FR SCHL’. Account name: Kent Wildlife Trust, Sort code: 20-76-63, Account number: 20549290
We have provided a sponsorship form below if needed.
If you would like to discuss these options, contact our fundraising team on 01622 357800 or email fundraising@kentwildlife.org.uk.
Before things get wild, please make sure you complete a risk assessment. If you need help with this, visit www.hse.gov.uk for more information. It will help you to identify any hazards and make sure your fundraising journey is smooth. If your event is on private land (workplaces, schools, community groups), make sure you have the landowner’s permission. It is unlikely that you’ll need a licence.
Contact your local authority for a licence if you’d like to hold your event on public land (parks and streets).
Please assess whether you require public liability cover for your event. Our insurance policy does not cover externally run events and we cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries. It is your responsibility to ensure everyone’s safety so that everyone has the best time!
Remember to be kind to our furry friends and pal-ants. Consider the environment in your planning and avoid harming our precious wildlife.
Here’s a list of resources that you might find helpful!
Simple things for you to make and do to help wildlife here in Kent: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/actions
What you can do to combat climate change: www.wildlifetrusts.org/things-you-can-do-climate-change
How to look after our environment: www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/facts-and-stories/environment
Advice about wildlife gardening: www.wildlifetrusts.org/gardening
The Wildlife Watch is a hub of fun ideas: www.wildlifewatch.org.uk
Draw inspiration from The Wildlife Trusts' 30 Days Wild campaign: www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild
How schools can get involved
https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/resources/climate-change-resources
www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/get-involved/wilder-kent-awards
Advice for educators page: https://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/Learning
Why not come visit Kent Wildlife Trust and find out what we do: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/explore/education
Other ways to help
Get stuck in
Attend one of our many family-friendly events!
Visit us
Come see our work for yourself by visiting one of our reserves!
Adopt a Bison
By adopting a bison today, you can be part of this incredible new journey for Kent wildlife – for now and many years to come!