HUGH BONNEVILLE HELPS LAUNCH NEW SOUTH DOWNS CHARITY
November 2, 2017
Hugh Bonneville has shown his support for the South Downs National Park Trust, a new charity for the National Park.
“The South Downs has been my home on and off for 40 years and I can see the ways that gaining National Park status has helped both the environment and communities,” says Hugh. “I often walk my dogs on the Downs and like thousands of others, locals and visitors alike, I appreciate the moments for reflection and inspiration that the South Downs National Park gives me.”
This October Hugh joined charity trustee Toni Shaw to help monitor the health of a local chalk stream. This is just one example of the kind of work the new charity will support.
“The South Downs National Park Trust is a great opportunity for us to give something back,” Hugh continues. “To help care for the National Park and help more people gain access to it and enjoy it.”
For the price of a cinema ticket you could help a child take part in an outdoor education activity that helps them discover the National Park for the first time.
The South Downs National Park Trust is independent but will be supported by South Downs National Park Authority staff for its first three years – ensuring that funds raised can be focused on work in the National Park.
“We’re so grateful to the hundreds of people already volunteering their time to the National Park,” says Trustee Toni Shaw. “Monitoring the health of rivers is just one tiny part of the amazing work they do and the new South Downs National Park Trust is another way people can show support for this great cause.”
By donating through our website or leaving a lasting gift in your will you can show your love for the National Park.
“The National Park Authority and our partners have big ambitions for the South Downs,” says Margaret Paren, Chair of the SDNPA. “We want to see more of the land managed for wildlife, more rare habitats protected, more local communities thriving and more people able to access and enjoy the landscapes. This goes far beyond our current funding. The new Trust will help it flourish and stay protected for future generations.”