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Make a donation
Whitlingham Country Park is cared for by a charity, The Whitlingham Charitable Trust, registered charity 802711, and we rely on the generosity of people like you to keep it special.
It costs the Trust an average of £3,000 every day to care for and manage the park. Your support helps keep Whitlingham beautiful, welcoming and accessible for everyone, while protecting and improving the precious habitats that wildlife depends on.
By making a general donation today, you can help ensure Whitlingham continues to thrive for people, nature and generations to come.
Our mission is to provide an inclusive and enriching natural sanctuary where everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background, can connect with the beauty and tranquility of nature.
Our promise to you
We will:
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Promote the Park as a welcoming, safe, and accessible place for enjoyment, health and wellbeing
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Improve habitats and the natural environment for wildlife to enhance the biodiversity of Whitlingham Country Park.
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Promote environmental sustainability through our actions
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Protect and enhance the Park's natural, built, and archaeological heritage value
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Provide outdoor educational opportunities, foster life skills and personal development in children and young people.
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Spend our money wisely
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Operate in a simple and transparent way
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Work with like-minded partners for the benefit of visitors
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Promote Whitlingham Country Park to increase awareness, knowledge and understanding
Support a current project
As a charity, the money we receive from our project appeals helps keep our green spaces alive and thriving, creating beautiful places for people to enjoy and giving nature space to flourish.
Caring for our park takes time, expertise and investment. Click the button below to discover the projects we’re working on right now and see how your donation can make a direct difference.
Projects our visitors' contributions have already helped bring to life:
1. Honey bees and a Whitlingham Hive
2. A second Tramper mobility scooter for public use
Thank you!
Leave us a lasting gift in your will
Why leave a gift in your will?
A gift in your Will is a special way to help care for Whitlingham long into the future. Your kindness could help protect its precious wildlife and habitats, care for the park we know and love, and ensure future generations can experience everything that makes Whitlingham so special.
Whatever the size of your gift, your legacy can make a lasting difference, helping this special place for nature, in the heart of Norwich, continue to thrive for decades to come.
Your guide to leaving a lasting legacy
What types of gifts can I consider?
There are three different types of gifts you can include in your Will, and each one will have significant impact on the future of Whitlingham Country Park.
Estate – A residuary gift
This is a percentage or share of the balance if your estate once all other payments and gifts have been made. Many people prefer to give a residuary gift because it is inflation proof and doesn’t lose value over time.
Money – A pecuniary gift
A pecuniary gift is a fixed sum of money, of any amount. Every gift makes a difference.
A specific gift
A specific gift is an item or asset, such as a property, shares or jewellery.
Can I choose where my money goes?
Yes, you can specify where exactly you’d like your money to go. Simply instruct your solicitor of your wishes. If you would like to have a chat with the team about where your money will have most impact, contact us.
What do I need to advise my solicitor?
If you would like to leave a lasting legacy, simply advise your solicitor:
The charity's full legal name: The Whitlingham Charitable Trust
The registered charity number: 802711
Its registered address:
The Workshop
Whitlingham Lane
Trowse Newton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR14 8TR
You will also need to confirm the type of gift you would like to leave – Estate, money or a specific gift - and any particular wishes about how the charity uses your gift.
What if I already have a will?
If you already have a Will, you can make amendments using a Codicil, a simple legal document that alters or adds to an existing Will. Contact your solicitor directly to make an update to your Will.
How big does the gift have to be?
Any size of gift will have a significant impact to nurturing and securing the future of Whitlingham Country Park, ensuring it is free and accessible to all for any generations to come.
What are the tax advantages of leaving a gift in a will to a charity?
Gifts in Wills to charities like Whitlingham Country Park Charitable Trust are tax-free and can help reduce or eliminate any inheritance tax liability on your estate. Always seek professional advice to determine the most tax-efficient way of including charitable gifts in your Will.
Do you offer free wills like other charities?
While we are not currently partnered with free will writing agencies, in the UK, you can get a free solicitor‑drafted simple will through schemes such as Free Wills Month (March & October, age 55+) and Will Aid (November, all ages with a suggested donation).
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