Our Wild Sussex: Nature is for everyone

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, 03 May 2024
Our Wild Sussex: Nature is for everyone
Wild Beach © Miles Davies

Nikki Hills

Director of Communities 

Build a stronger, more inclusive and diverse organisation

At Sussex Wildlife Trust we're launching a bold new strategy and I’m pleased to share our vision for a stronger, more inclusive and diverse organisation.

We will embrace diversity to unlock innovative solutions, deepen our understanding of the natural world, and strengthen our collective resolve to protect it.

It is vital that we understand the barriers stopping people from connecting with nature, so we will reach out, engage with and listen to people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities. We will build trust with people so that we can reconnect them with nature and nurture their sense of belonging in the wild places close to where they live, work, and play. Through this improved community engagement, we can give people the confidence to enjoy, value, speak up and take action for wildlife.

Birdwatching Hide at Rye Harbour © Friends of Rye Harbour
Birdwatching Hide at Rye Harbour © Friends of Rye Harbour

Our nature reserves present an exciting opportunity for people and communities to have a direct connection with nature. We will take learnings from our Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, to help improve visitor experience across our reserves, allowing more people to enjoy these special habitats and find out more about the wildlife that can be found there.

Strength lies in unity and, together with our staff, volunteers, members and supporters, we will create an organisation that reflects the diversity of the county we aim to protect and leave a lasting legacy for people and wildlife.

Find out more: Our Wild Sussex strategic plan

ESOL Students from Crawley College © Tamara Jewell
ESOL Students from Crawley College © Tamara Jewell
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