What We Do
We have three broad aims
Engaging people
Valuing the landscape
Promoting nature recovery
Those aims help achieve our objective of conserving and enhancing the beauty and amenities of the South Downs.
The things that we do, described below, all contribute to those three aims.
Our mission
Our mission is to conserve the natural beauty of the South Downs for all to enjoy by protecting the wildlife, promoting nature recovery and engaging public interest as a membership-based charity.
Our vision
Preserving the natural beauty of the South Downs for future generations.
Our purpose
To protect and enhance the South Downs landscape for all to enjoy.
More to explore
Children & Young People
The Friends are investing heavily in helping children to get to know and appreciate the Downs.
Planning
Our planning policy guidelines provide the basis of our campaign and help us respond to new developments and planning applications.
Access
Work we are undertaking to encourage as many people as possible to access the Downs.
Conservation
Wildlife has been depleted on the South Downs. The Friends share the view that we should do what we can to help nature recover.