Urgent White Cliffs appeal

The White Cliffs appeal to help us secure the 700,000 square metres of land immediately behind the clifftop has now reached its deadline. We’ve been overwhelmed by the support and generosity of the public since we launched the appeal three weeks ago. Donations are being processed and the overall total will be checked and finalised over the coming days.

We hope to make an announcement next week on the appeal. If you still want to make a donation and it turns out we have hit the target, we will put your donation towards ongoing care

View of White Cliffs of Dover

What your donation will help us care for

  • 700,000 square metres of iconic land
  • 40+ flower and grass species per square metre
  • 1939-45 wartime relics and home of historic Wanstone Gun Battery
Urgent White Cliffs appeal

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£15 could help rangers look after 28 metres of precious coastline a year
£30 could help rangers look after 56 metres of precious coastline a year
£60 could help rangers look after 112 metres of precious coastline a year
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Our appeal has now closed

But the White Cliffs of Dover still need your support. Any donations received after we have reached our £1million target, will support the ongoing work to protect this special landscape for generations to come to admire and enjoy.

Why is this land vital?

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  • A photograph of the cliffs from teh tramway

    A great British icon

    You’ll help open up a unique coastal habitat that has inspired artists and poets for centuries.

  • Marbled white butterfly of White Cliffs

    Rich habitats

    You’ll help protect a diverse landscape rich with wildlife and 40 or more species of flowers and grasses per square metre.

  • Family enjoying White Cliffs walk

    Historical importance

    You’ll help conserve important history and heritage for future generations to enjoy.

" Those iconic white cliffs mean a great deal to so many people. Often the first sight of home for our brave boys as they returned from war... It's vital that we do all we can to preserve this important historical site for posterity, so the memory of the past is never forgotten by future generations. "
- Dame Vera Lynn

Why give to the National Trust?

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of supporters to look after the outdoor spaces in our care. Not only do our supporters help to conserve beautiful landscapes and protect precious plants and wildlife. But they also ensure that future generations have places they can find freedom from everyday life, reconnect with the natural world and make memories to treasure. With your support, we can continue to protect the irreplaceable. For ever, for everyone.

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