Menu Search Main navigation Auxiliary menu Home You are here: Home What we do About us About us Share FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL WHATSAPP About us Our latest news Keep Dorset Buzzing Visit a nature reserve Join us About Dorset Wildlife Trust Dorset Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of our volunteers, members and corporate supporters we manage more than 42 nature reserves for wildlife and people in Dorset. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live. Our vision and mission Our history Dorset Wildlife Trust was founded in 1961 as a charity to promote nature conservation through the study, monitoring and management of nature reserves. Since then our work has extended to influencing others who affect our wildlife and to promoting a better understanding and appreciation of wildlife by the public. We offer advice to landowners and managers; we stand up for wildlife in the fight to prevent inappropriate development; and we work to influence decision-makers right up to central government level. How we are run A group of elected Trustees oversee the governance and strategic leadership of the organisation. Our Trustees are members of the Trust and give their experience and expertise for free. More about how we are run How we are funded As a charity, our work to save wildlife and wild places relies on the financial support of our members, donations, grants, legacies and other funding sources. Much of our income comes from our members – and we are grateful to every one of you for supporting Dorset Wildlife Trust. Thank you. More about how we are funded How we use your donations Contact us Got a questions? Get in touch with us. Get in touch Work with us Find our about our job and volunteering opportunities Find out more Fundraising promise Dorset Wildlife Trust About us Become a member Contact us Things to do Volunteering Events Visit a reserve Footer Accessibility Privacy and Cookies Supporter Care Charter Shop terms and conditions Copyright © 2021 Dorset Wildlife Trust | Registered Company No. 688439 | Registered Charity No. 200222 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our websites. We work with trusted digital partners to show you advertising, social media features and website content tailored to your interests. To ensure that visitors like you continue to receive the most relevant content, we also use cookies to analyse how people use our websites. If you would like to find out more about our use of cookies, find out more Okay, got it No thanks