About Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Welcome to Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, the leading conservation organisation in Derbyshire.
The Trust aims to raise awareness of potential threats to wildlife and encourage individuals and organisations to take responsibility for caring for their local environment.
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is a Registered Charity, and our work is supported by our members. Find out more about membership.
The Trust
- Manages 40 nature reserves throughout the county, covering more than 1400 acres/570 hectares of land including woodland, wetland and meadow areas.
- Manages a Register of Local Wildlife Sites in the county.
- Advises local authorities and landowners on conservation issues.
- Runs an extensive environmental education programme for schools.
- Has more than 14,000 members, eight active local groups and seven Wildlife Watch groups (for younger members)
- Produces a range of publications, from fact sheets and leaflets to a book on wildlife gardening and a Wildlife Walks book.
Board Of Trustees
Trust Chair: Tony Hams
Secretary: Stephen Brent
Treasurer: Mike Cox
Board Members
Alan Willmot
Allan Hough
Chris Gale
Chris Monk
David Charlton
Mary Bayntun
Mike Cox
Mike Greenwood
Nick Moyes
Peter Dishart
Phil Shore
Shirley Hawkins
Trevor Hudson
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 715675. VAT Registration Number 509 4825 32.
Contact us
East Mill, Bridge Foot,
Belper,
Derbyshire
DE56 1XH
Tel: 01773 881188
Fax: 01773 821826
Wildlife Enquiries
Our free wildlife enquiries service offers practical advice on concerns or questions you may have about local wildlife. Email your question to
