What does the CRT do? Expand The Countryside Regeneration 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. Originally the charity was called the Countryside Restoration Trust. The CRT promotes nature-friendly farming to help reverse the biodiversity decline and combat climate change. We believe nature is integral to good farming and we protect, promote and regenerate our land and all life on it. We put our philosophy into practice on over 2,000 acres of working farms, small-holdings and woodland across England. We work in collaboration with tenant farmers to enable them to use nature-friendly farming methods on our land. Our staff support them with guidance and resources and CRT volunteers help to improve wildlife habitats by carrying out conservation projects. We monitor the wildlife on our properties to help us understand how our work is impacting key species and the wider environment. We also educate people about nature-friendly farming and how healthy ecosystems support food production and our health and wellbeing. To find out more about our farms, visit our properties
How do I become a CRT Friend? Expand We would love for you to join the CRT as a Friend. Click to find out more on how to Become a Friend and to sign up online.
Do I have to be a CRT Friend to make a donation to the CRT? Expand You can make a donation to the CRT even if you do not have a Friendship subscription with us. If you would like to make a donation please click here. We also have appeals running throughout the year where we very much welcome donations. To find out more about what we're raising money for and how you can help, please 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, which is added at the payment page. You can of course choose for us to show your donation anonymously.
How do I make a donation to the CRT? Expand Thank you for considering making a donation to the CRT. Simply click to find out more and donate online. We also have appeals running throughout the year where we very much welcome donations. To find out more about what we're raising money for and how you can help, please 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, which is added at the payment page. You can of course choose for us to show your donation anonymously.
How much does it cost to be a CRT Friend and how do I pay? Expand We have a range of annual CRT Friendship subscriptions available: Individual Friendship Adults 18+ / £30 Joint Friendship Two adults (same household) / £40 per annum Family Friendship Two adults and their children (same household) / £50 per annum Life Friendship Individual Life Friendship / £500 one off payment Life Friendship 70+ Concessionary Individual Life Friendship / £250 one off payment Gift Friendship Adults 18+ / £30 You can make your payment 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 can take payments over the phone, please call the office on 01223 651215
How do I cancel my CRT Friendship? Expand We'll be sad to see you go... If you wish to cancel your CRT Friendship, please contact our office on 01223 651215 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, we may still contact you to make sure you wanted to end your subscription.
How do I become a CRT volunteer? Expand We have wonderful groups of volunteers across many of our farms who do an invaluable job to support wildlife and the conservation work of the CRT. We are recruiting volunteers on eleven of our farms across the UK. Every property has different habitats, from arable fields to wildflower meadows and from woodlands to lakes. As a volunteer you can enjoy these beautiful landscapes and help us manage them in a way that supports an increasing variety of wildlife. Find out more about volunteering roles at the CRT which include conservation, wildlife monitoring, engagement and corporate volunteering.