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HOW THE MONEY IS SPENT

Over the past few years the Downlands Trust has provided funding that has enabled the Downlands Partnership and other organisations to purchase much-needed tools and equipment.
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New Land Rover purchased following a £10,000 donation from the Trust
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New Hilux support vehicle purchased thanks to a £6,000 donation from the Trust


​Right:  As well as purchasing standard tools such as bowsaws, loppers and drills, the Trust also purchased this powered digging tool. Funding is also provided for the purchase of livestock, fencing materials and a variety of countryside furniture including benches, noticeboards and signs.
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The photos below show more examples of the assistance that we are able to provide to help maintain our wonderful chalk grassland and woodlands.
Brushcutters to control invasive scrub
Tree felling at Manor Park to enable chalk grassland to regenerate
A feeder to help the Partnership's orphan lambs at Old Lodge Farm
The Trust provided a chainsaw to help with woodland management in Happy Valley
A brushcutter helps the volunteers to manage undergrowth at the Sanderstead Plantation
Young walnut saplings planted to restore a historic nuttery at The Knoll, Chipstead Valley
A leaflet holder provided for the Friends of Oaks Park
4 Sussex cattle were added to the Partnerships's herd thanks to a generous grant from Fidelity International who have sponsored the Trust from 2019 to 2023..
Portable shearing equipment to make the work of the Partnership's grazing team that much easier!
​Registered Charity No 1126535. Registered Company No 6661092
​Registered Address: 46 Wilmot Way, Banstead, Surrey SM7 2PY
  • What we do
    • Our history
    • How the money is spent
    • Governance
  • Apply for a Grant
  • Support Us
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Corporate support
    • Leave a legacy
  • Countryside Management
    • Chalk Grassland
    • Downlands Partnership
    • Volunteering >
      • Downlands Partnership
      • Local Groups
    • Old Lodge Farm
    • Walk the Chalk
    • South London Downs National Nature Reserve
  • Links
  • Join
  • Contact Us