Membership
Join Us
And help protect and conserve the beauty of the South Downs
We are the membership charity, working in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority, to protect and conserve the landscape of the park, so that it can be enjoyed by everyone, for future generations.
Joining the society is a simple way to do something practical to help protect the South Downs landscape.
We have several different annual membership options as described below.
Young Adult Membership
For young adults aged between 18 and 30 we offer a FREE membership.
To learn more and join us click on the button below.
Personal Membership
A great way to support the work of the society either on your own or with a family member.
As a member you will receive:
- A comprehensive walks programme
- Opportunities to enjoy special member talks and activities
- Volunteering opportunities
- Our members’ quarterly newsletter, The Downsman
- Monthly e-newsletters
Please join by Direct Debit, this helps us with administration and reduces our costs. As a ‘Thank You’, we will add an extra month to your first year.
If you would prefer to join up online, please select one of the below
One Year Individual
(One adult)
£30
One Year Joint
(Two adults living at the same address)
£40
Gift Membership
The ideal gift for anybody who loves the South Downs National Park as much as we do.
Great for birthdays, Christmas and anniversaries, or maybe a simple “thank you”.
One Year Individual
(One adult)
£30
One Year Joint
(Two adults living at the same address)
£40
Business Membership
Your business may be based within the South Downs National Park or maybe you just have an affinity with the park which you wish to demonstrate by becoming a Member. In doing so you can help protect our special area and at the same time get a number of benefits:
- An introduction and short welcome item about your business in our E-News and Downsman quarterly magazine
- Online listing on our website to help promote your business
- Positive recognition as a socially responsible and caring company
- Cross marketing opportunities through our social media
- 2 copies of our Downsman magazine for display in your reception area etc.
- Opportunities for employee involvement in volunteering activities
- Participation in walks, talks and other events
- Use of our logo on your website to highlight your support
- Access to landscape knowledge and expertise
One Year
(Up to 9 employees)
£50
One Year
(10 employees and over)
£100
Affiliate Membership
For organisations that share the Society’s aims in protecting the National Park and would like to support us in this work.
One Year Small/Youth
(Up to 100 members)
£15
One Year Medium
(101 to 250 members)
£25
One Year Large
(Over 250 members)
£50
More to explore
Volunteering
Members’ volunteering opportunities to support projects that help improve access and preserve the landscape of the South Downs.
Campaigning
Vital campaigning work to respond to and influence the outcome of planning applications and environmental issues.
Membership
We rely on membership to help fund the work we do, to restore nature and improve access to the South Downs.
Support us
The only membership organisation dedicated to conserving and enhancing the South Downs National Park.