Essex Wildlife Trust

We are Essex’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. We manage nature reserves and discovery parks across the county, providing outstanding outdoor education and preserving places of wonder.

History
Founded in 1959 by volunteers, we protect more than 8,400 acres of land on 87 nature reserves and two nature parks. We run 11 Nature Discovery Centres that are gateways to great experiences in the natural world and are supported by 39,000 members. Our climate is in crisis and our species face extinction. The natural world needs our help. Together we can protect the future.

How your gift can help
As a charity we depend on gifts in Wills to carry out our work and we are exceptionally grateful for any contribution, no matter what size. A Will enables you to plan for the needs of your loved ones - and ensure a future for wildlife conservation in Essex. 

Nature, wildlife or simply being outdoors in our beautiful green landscapes and along our stunning coastline may be what brings enjoyment and meaning to your life. A gift in your Will leaves a lasting legacy, helping us to achieve a county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature.

Over more than 60 years we have brought back species on the brink of extinction and transformed damaged and degraded habitats into havens for wildlife. We have tackled environmental challenges covering land, rivers and seas.

From ancient woodlands carpeted in native Bluebells and rare Oxslips, to spectacular saltmarsh and freshwater wetlands for wildfowl and waders, we are protecting environments for perpetuity.

Thanks to our amazing supporters, the song of the nightingale now rings out at the old gravel works at Fingringhoe, while the former landfill site at Thameside enjoys an abundance of rare invertebrates and reptiles. We are working to ensure species can move through our landscapes and rivers, along wildlife corridors in our towns and cities, enabling them to thrive long into the future.

There is still so much more to do to ensure our county is resilient in the face of climate change and to protect our places of wonder from pressures.

Please help us nurture nature forever with a Gift in your Will today.

For more information visit: https://www.essexwt.org.uk/get-involved/gifts-in-wills