Thank you, Benji Fallow

Emma Chaplin
, 02 February 2026
Thank you, Benji Fallow
Benji Fallow

Young conservationist and artist, Benji Fallow, has raised over £1000 Sussex Wildlife Trust in various ways over the years. Now 12 years old, he's been fundraising for us since he was seven years old, when he walked the South Downs Way. Last year he did a huge climb, of a 100 metre crag in Wales. His mum Nish says: 'Benji uses his artwork to help nature, he has been drawing animals and nature since he was three. He always carries a pencil and paper in his backpack.' 

He has an Etsy shop where he sells cards and prints of his artwork, with all the proceeds going to charity, including Sussex Wildlife. Find his online shop HERE.

Illustration of a river & its wildlife © Benji Fallow

Benji has been enjoying seeing the wildlife at Woods Mill Nature Reserve all his life, including attending Forest School events at weekends when he was younger. He says 'I’m hoping to volunteer for the Trust when I’m old enough. I love being out in nature, birdwatching and learning more about the animals and plants in our local area too. So I wanted to do something to help Sussex Wildlife Trust with their work.'

Thank you so much Benji, we are very grateful for all you do!

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