As winter settles over Kent and we look back on 2025, we want to thank you - our marvellous members - for being part of another year of progress for wildlife.
Every woodland walk, every reserve visit and every kind word of support is helping to shape a county where nature can thrive. This year, your continued support has made a huge difference.
Across our reserves and beyond, habitats have been restored, some rare species are making a comeback, and more people have had the chance to connect with the natural world. Wildflower meadows are supporting more pollinators, dormice are returning to woodlands and the impact of your support can be seen in every corner of the county.
New ways to enjoy your membership
In 2025, we’ve worked hard to enhance
our entire membership experience,
helping you get even more out of being
part of the Kent Wildlife Trust family.
New members now receive a beautifully
updated map and reserve guide in their
welcome pack, making it easier than
ever to explore Kent’s wildest corners
and plan your next adventure. If you’re
a current member and want to get
your hands on our latest reserve guide,
please get in touch and we’ll send one
out to you.
Life membership
This year, we also launched our new Life Membership – a way to show lasting commitment to Kent’s wildlife and wild places. The response so far has been fantastic, and it’s been great to welcome so many new Life Members to our ever-growing herd!
Life Members receive free car parking at all Kent Wildlife Trust reserves, a gold-plated butterfly badge and a 10% discount across everything, from our shop to special events. Each one-off contribution – £1,000 for Individual Life Memberships or £1,500 for Joint Life Memberships – supports conservation work that will protect Kent’s wildlife for generations to come.
If you’d like to learn more about Life Membership or explore upgrading your existing membership, contact our team today!
Win a £50 gift voucher for our online shop
Image credit - Mark Hamblin
The competition closes on 31st January 2026. A winning entry will be picked at random and contacted after this date. Good luck!
Are you a UK taxpayer?
You can help us even further by saying YES to Gift Aid! We can claim Gift Aid on your membership subscription if you are a UK taxpayer at zero cost to you! Gift Aid is a tax relief allowing UK charities to reclaim an extra 25% in tax on every eligible monthly or yearly donation.
We can currently claim back 25p on every £1 you kindly donate, but only if you say we can! If you are a UK taxpayer and not yet signed up to Gift Aid, please email us at membership@kentwildlife.org.uk with your name and address and we will do the rest.
Image credit - Jon Hawkins
We'd love to hear from you
Contact us via email or telephone to update your contact details or preferences, let us know your date of birth to receive your birthday card or share your ideas, questions or suggestions about how we could improve your membership.
Thank you for being part of the Kent Wildlife Trust family. Together, we can continue to make a real and lasting difference for wildlife in Kent.
Email us at membership@kentwildlife.org.uk
Speak, write or visit us at 01622 357800 | Tyland Barn, Sandling Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD
