What does the CRT do? Expand The Countryside Restoration Trust (CRT) was established in 1993 by Trustee, Robin Page, and the late artist and conservationist, Gordon Beningfield, in response to growing fears about intensive and industrialised farming. Now over 25 years old, the CRT is dedicated to restoring and protecting the wider countryside and its wildlife, through its 15 sites across 2,000 acres of land, spanning the length of the UK. The CRT’s aim is for conservation improvements to be carried out alongside practical farming and land management, and to spread these aims by example and education. To find out more, visit Our vision
Where do I find out more information on CRT? Expand For general information head to the 'About Us' menu. In here there is information about Our vision, Our impact, How we work, and Who we are! Find out is lots of interesting information about Our properties here.
How do I become a CRT friend? Expand It's easy! Visit our Become a Friend and pick your subscription and pay online today!
Do I have to be a friend to make a donation to CRT? Expand No, you can make a donation to the CRT even if you do not have a Friendship subscription with us. For general donations click here. We also have appeals running throughout the year, to see what we're raising money for and how you can raising money for us, visit our Appeals page. You have the option to leave a comment and a picture with your donation that will be posted on the website. This is done on the payment page. This is not compulsory but shows the world that you are supporting us!
How do I make a donation ? Expand Just one click away! Click here for general donations. We also have appeals running throughout the year, to see what we're raising money for and how you can raising money for us, visit our Appeals page. You have the option to leave a comment and a picture with your donation that will be posted on the website. This is done on the payment page. This is not compulsory but shows the world that you are supporting us!
How much is it to be a CRT friend? Expand Annual subscriptions depend on the type of CRT Friend: Individual Friendship Adults 18+ Joint Friendship Two adults, same address / £35 per annum Family FriendshipTwo adults, two children / £40 per annum Life FriendshipIndividual Life Friendship / £500 for life Life Friendship 70+Concessionary Individual Life Friendship / £250 for life
How do I pay for my Friendship? Expand You can make your payments online via the Friends area or click on the appropriate subscription on the Become a Friend page. If you would rather talk to someone, we will take payments over the phone - call the office on 01223 262999
How do I cancel my Friendship? Expand We'll be sad to see you go... If you wish to cancel your CRT Friendship, please contact our office by phone or email [email protected] Alternatively, if you have set up a direct debit, you can cancel your direct debit with the bank and this will cancel your payment. However, our systems my still contact you to make sure you wanted to terminate your subscription.
How do I volunteer for the CRT? Expand There are lots of volunteering opportunities with us. Click on the links to find out how you can become a: Wildlife Monitoring Volunteer Conservation Volunteer Event Volunteer
How do I get in touch with the CRT education centres? Expand You can contact our Education Officers directly by email: General education enquiries Email Turnastone in Herefordshire Email Pierrepont in Surrey Email Mayfields in Norfolk
Where we source information from? Expand We have facts and figures across our site. The majority of these come from our staff, especially our wildlife monitors. Sometimes we will use external sources to show you relevant data. Sources include (but are not limited to): BTO website RSPB website Butterfly Conservation website Please make a donation today so the CRT can continue to restore a living, working countryside... Please select a donation amount (required) £10 Will help towards the cost of buying supplementary bird seed, sourced from local suppliers. £25 Covers some of the administration costs for wildlife walks and open farm days. £50 Covers the cost of our Wildlife Monitoring Officers completing one afternoon monitoring the butterflies. £100 Covers the cost of welcoming a class of children onto a farm for a half day session. Other Donate