Who we are
Blackwater river by Swallowfield
The Blackwater Valley Countryside Trust was founded in 2006 by enthusiasts who are passionate about the people and wildlife of the Blackwater Valley.
We are a registered charity, with seven dedicated Trustees using their wide range of backgrounds to help conserve and improve its natural environment. This includes managing its countryside, preserving its wildlife habitats and landscapes by making conservation projects happen.
We also organise events, including walks, talks and conservation activities, and encourage the public to take part in them, educating people about, and introducing them to, the Valley and its wildlife.
In short, we do anything we can to make the Blackwater Valley a better place to live and visit.
Our aims
Our aims are to enhance the environment for both people and wildlife by:
- Promoting public access to the countryside by means of a programme of events, including walks and talks
- Involving people in their valley and the wildlife on their doorstep
- Identifying improvement ideas, creating projects and raising funds to progress them
- Encouraging a sense of belonging in the Blackwater Valley
