Butterfly Conservation was formed by a small group of dedicated naturalists in 1968 following the alarming decline of many beautiful butterflies. The charity is also committed to the conservation of moths, which are close relatives of butterflies and are in rapid decline. Butterfly Conservation operate 33 nature reserves and we are involved in 67 landscape-scale projects to conserve habitats.

CHICKS aims to provide as many disadvantaged children as possible with the life enhancing experience of a free respite break away in the countryside at one of their centres in Devon or Cornwall. CHICKS helps children from a variety of different backgrounds, just a few examples are children growing up in poverty, children of prisoners, and children who have been abused, either physically, emotionally or sexually. CHICKS also provides breaks for young carers.

The Trust, which was formed 41 years ago, is an entirely voluntary organisation and relies on the energy and determination of the Committee and Trustees. Run from the Weald of Kent, the Trust gives grants to people all over the United Kingdom in order that they may continue to garden, despite advancing illness, age or disability.  Money is given to successful grant applicants and often transforms the recipient as well as the garden, replacing a source of frustration by a valuable therapy and sense of satisfaction.

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity provides vital practical and emotional support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness.  Rainbow Trust relies almost entirely on voluntary donations and through the outstanding generosity of our supporters, we are able to help around 1000 families a year.