The Conservators of Ashdown Forest
Support Ashdown Forest
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Support Ashdown Forest
The Conservators of Ashdown Forest
"We support Ashdown Forest"
Ashdown Forest is a unique and very special place for residents, local communities and visitors - 6,500 acres of protected heathland and woodland, paths, rides and trails, hidden gardens, waterfalls, streams and magnificent views to the North and South Downs.
Due in part to ever decreasing budget and grant cuts we are piloting a new fundraising scheme asking visitors to contribute voluntarily to support Ashdown Forest and help with the preservation of our amenity spaces and car parks.
We are hoping to raise £30,000 annually.
The Conservators of Ashdown Forest need to raise funds for this and for other charitable purposes on the Forest.
The most recent Visitor Survey estimated that there were 4541 visits per day to Ashdown Forest with just a small staff team, supported by teams of volunteers, who work to 'manage the forest as an amenity and place of resort and to conserve it as a quiet and natural area of outstanding beauty.’ Local residents also tell us they would like to show their appreciation for this wonderful resource on their doorstep.
We appreciate all the support so many of you give us whether by volunteering, through donations or supporting events.
Thank you!
What a beautiful place to sit
and reflect. Very interesting
centre, with very helpful and
knowledgeable staff.
♥ £5.00
Since I’m using your facility, I felt it only fair to at least make a donation. Thank you
♥ £3.00
It’s very calming
♥ £5.00
Britain has lost a staggering 90% of its heathland in the last 100 years together with the extinction of species associated with that area.
Ashdown Forest is the largest remaining area of lowland heathland in South East England and it's vital not to lose it.
♥ £100.00
Because the Rangers picked up our dog in the road and took it to the Centre
♥ £20.00
We love Ashdown Forest and contribute to its upkeep for us and future generations.
♥ £100.00
I set up a small business called Ashdown Botanicals and I’ve pledged that I will donate 1.5% of the proceeds every year to help support the forest. I opened a year ago today snd that was 1.5% of my takings! I hope it helps!
♥ £55.50
The Ashdown Forest is beautiful and so well looked after. I use it several times a week and now I can contribute
♥ £20.00
We use the forest a lot this is about the same as the proposed annual parking charge.
Can I gift aid it?
♥ £8.00
Thanks to wonderful forest walkers and duty ranger, Rich, for finding and returning my dropped mobile phone near Long carpark on Sunday. So appreciate the kindness of our Forest community and the efforts of forest ranger to track me down!
♥ £20.00
Protect and Enhance
♥ £15.00
Thank you for maintaining this beautiful place
♥ £10.00
Thank you to the forest rangers for keeping the forest looking so good
♥ £25.00
Monies received in cash from satisfied participants on 2 Nightjar walks 2021
♥ £30.00
Because I live on the forest and feel lucky to do so.
♥ £20.00
Forest Bird Walk
♥ £20.00
I enjoy using the Forest and want others to be able to do so.
♥ £10.00
Keeping Ashdown forest beautiful for Glyn family and others to enjoy
♥ £20.00
Bird watch walk with Clive Poole.
♥ £10.00
The Ashdown Forest is a unique and valuable nature site and public green space. It deserves to have secure ongoing funding to ensure proper management of the resources, as well as the nature conservation work. I am fortunate to ride and walk regularly on the forest and am happy to donate in support.
♥ £10.00
I walk on the Ashdown most days and use the car parks. It is a wonderful resource on my door step
♥ £50.00
Because I have lived in the area for 20 years and never realised the care taken to keep The Forest going.
♥ £100.00
I attended a STAG meeting with James Adler last night
♥ £10.00
RMW Butterfly. For Robert Murray Willis memorial
♥ £100.00
In memory of my father Laurence Hardy, who was a Conservator for many years. I spend many happy hours of my childhood playing in these open spaces and shared a love of the area with him.
♥ £100.00
I love
♥ £50.00
My Father passed away this year. He worked, with his Father (Joiner) and Brother (Rigger), on the radio station as an engineer. He travelled the world working for the civil service. His last wish was for his ashes to be scattered on the site. We were permitted to do so close to the old radio station site. My donation is by way of thanks.
♥ £20.00
Love the forest it’s mine & my dogs happy place
♥ £3.00
In loving memory of Christopher Robin Havens - Boulder, Colorado, USA
♥ £20.00
What you do is hugely appreciated, thank you, happy to donate x
♥ £3.00
The Ashdown Forest is such a beautiful place. Sad that money is needed again for the signs because of imbeciles stealing the others, but glad to give. Hopefully the selfish idiots stay away.
♥ £15.00
After the anti-socials louts stole the signs on the Ashdown Forest, I feel it is my social duty to give a few quid. Isn't it always the many that pay the price for the few?
♥ £10.00
We care about what you do.
♥ £50.00
Good work - thanks.
♥ £10.00
I live in Chelwood Gate and have grown to love the Forest more during the Covid crisis.
♥ £5.00
Donation from a friend for a Ashdown Forest Calendar
♥ £10.00
I walk regularly up the forest with my family and our dog. I have been meaning to donate for a long time (sorry it's taken so long!). Thank you for keeping the forest looking so lovely and for all the hard work that you all do.
From an East Grinstead resident x
♥ £20.00
Everyone should support the Ashdown Forest - we are so lucky to have it.
♥ £50.00
I love walking & driving up to the forest. I have used it for 50 years and am grateful for all who upkeep it.
♥ £5.00
Such a lovely place and maybe one of the few places you can seek calmness in these crazy times
♥ £5.00
Shocked at the loss of the East Sussex grant for this important, historical and beautiful forest which I love. Good luck!
♥ £20.00
I donated today because I once taught first grade. Every year I read Winnie the Pooh to my class, and they always loved it. If I can help save the Hundred Acre Wood for future generations , then I'm glad to help.
♥ £50.00
Such a beautiful Forest and now no government funding which is appalling.
♥ £5.00
Because this is a very important piece of nature that needs to be preserved indefinitely.
♥ £25.00
Love walking on Ashdown Forest, great views, outstanding countryside.
♥ £25.00
This is the place I live. My county my responsibility.
♥ £3.00
The Ashdown Forest has always been a special place for me.
♥ £10.00
We have donated on behalf of Alex Scott and Matt Hart, who are riding to Amsterdam for charity. Great job on the ride! Tanya x
♥ £20.00
We have donated on behalf of Alex Scott and Matt Hart, who are riding to Amsterdam for charity
♥ £50.00
Because my family have lived on and loved the forest for many years.
♥ £10.00
For Alex and Matt who is cycling from UK to Amsterdam to raise some money for the forest which is greatly needed!
♥ £20.00
My daughter is doing a charity bike ride from Virgin Atlantic headquarters in Crawley to Amsterdam 4 countries in 4 days!
♥ £50.00
In remembrance of Pooh!
♥ £8.00
We are so lucky to have this beautiful place locally. It is such a haven for wildlife and nature.
♥ £10.00
I drive over the forest to work and love seeing it change through the seasons. I played there as a child but dont walk there now.
♥ £10.00
I love the Forest and feel lucky to have it on the doorstep. My dogs love to walk there.
♥ £10.00
I can't be there to help. This is the closest I can come.
♥ £15.00
I came here 50 years ago when my parents bought a cottage in Fairwarp. Imagine my delight to find that at the gate at the top of the garden went on to the forest. I was captivated then and still am and walk on the forest frequently, always with great pleasure. It is something we must all do our best to preserve and if there is anything I can do to further this then, if it is within my capabilities, then I will do so.
♥ £20.00
To help all locals and visitors to maintain a lovely natural forest
♥ £20.00
Love having this beautiful forest on our doorstep
♥ £50.00
Areas of natural beauty such as Ashdown Forest are increasingly precious as towns and cities slowly eat up our open spaces. We need to protect our countryside and wildlife now.
♥ £20.00
Because this beautiful space need help to conserve it. I live nearby
♥ £20.00
Can't imagine how short sighted councils can be!!
♥ £100.00
Ash down Forrest needs to be protected and maintained properly.
♥ £20.00
As locals the Forest means a lot to us!
♥ £10.00
A beautiful landscape on our doorstep, which needs to be preserved and protected. Worth every penny.
♥ £20.00
Keep up the good work
♥ £5.00
Good luck with this fundraising effort. I really enjoy walking on Ashdown Forest with my dog and appreciate all you do.
♥ £3.00
I feel very fortunate to live close to such a beautiful place where you can take long walks and look at wonderful uninterrupted countryside.
♥ £20.00
Having enjoyed the wide spaces of the forest for a number of years, I am happy to donate and urge all who have walked or picnicked here to do the same!
♥ £25.00
This is a unique area, those that use it should support this campaign.
♥ £15.00
I really hope you make your target. The Forest is 'my happy place'.
♥ £200.00
Beautiful place which needs to be protected at all cost. National treasure
♥ £20.00
The forest has always been a part of my life and long may it continue
♥ £5.00
Such a beautiful & peaceful place ... all of our dogs over the years have and continue to love their walks on the forest :)
♥ £20.00
We love our forest.
♥ £10.00
I love the forest
♥ £5.00
We walk our dog in the Forest almost every day and feel a small donation is the least we can do
♥ £20.00
I love Ashdown Forest!
♥ £20.00
As a horse rider I use the forest and want my children to enjoy it.
♥ £5.00
We live on the edge of the forest and enjoy walking, picnics and just sitting looking at the views. It should be preserved for future generations too.
♥ £50.00
I live on the forest and love and treasure the area. I am more than happy to regularly support the preservation of this beautiful part of Sussex
♥ £10.00
I am a commoner who enjoys the Forest every day
♥ £500.00
In memory of Lillian Dorothy Dyer, and in support of an organization which will continue to impact the world in positive ways for generations.
♥ £194.00
I wish to support the protection of the Ashdown Forest
♥ £30.00
Because I love the Forest and think it is really important to the biodiversity and well being of the area
♥ £5.00
Having lived on the Forest for the last few years......we see how these much needed funds will help keep 'our' back garden for everyone to enjoy.
♥ £20.00
very happy to help the Forest.
♥ £3.00
How much would you like to donate?
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