Leave a Gift in your Will

Wildlife in the UK is declining at an alarming rate. But leaving a gift to the Sussex Wildlife Trust in your will is a great way to make a lasting contribution to wildlife locally. 

These gifts, no matter how small, help us safeguard and nurture habitats and places in Sussex, so that local species can thrive for generations to come.

Do Something Amazing for Sussex

Anyone can leave a gift to the Sussex Wildlife Trust when making a will. It’s one of the easiest and most valuable ways you can support the Trust, ensuring that we can:

  • Protect the wonderfully rich natural life that is found across our towns, countryside and coast
  • Encourage local wildlife to thrive in even the most unlikely places
  • Inspire children and adults to learn and experience the joy and well-being that comes from connecting with nature
  • Help deliver our ambitious action plan - Our Wild Sussex - which sets out our vision and commitment to turning the tide for wildlife

The next step:

If you’re interested in leaving a legacy to the Sussex Wildlife Trust.

Download our Legacy Booklet

Alternatively you can request a free copy of the booklet to be sent out.

Please get in touch

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the best way to leave a legacy to Sussex Wildlife Trust,  you can contact Gemma Pratt, by email [email protected] or phone: 01273 497566

Finally, do tell us about your intentions

Your will is a private document and you’re not under any obligation to tell us anything about it. But it would be lovely if you felt comfortable sharing your intentions with us, because then we’d be able to thank you in person for your amazing kindness.

Knowing that people are including us in their wills today gives us added confidence for tomorrow and helps us commit to important long-term projects. To let us know you've included a gift to the Wildlife Trust in your will, or that you intend to do so, please let us know by downloading and completing our legacy pledger form, or emailing us at [email protected]

We’d love to hear from you.

In this section

Legacy booklet

Download or request a free copy of our legacy booklet

Free will-writing services

Information about our free will-writing services for Sussex Wildlife Trust supporters

Legacy case studies

We have asked some of our supporters why they decided to remember Sussex Wildlife Trust in their Wills.

Key information

Common questions about leaving a gift in your Will

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