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Help us grow and protect the Forest

We’re the Forest of Marston Vale Trust - the charity creating a Community Forest across the Marston Vale. Together, we’re transforming a landscape once scarred by industry into a thriving Forest where people and nature can flourish side by side. Want to know more about our journey? Read our story.

However you choose to get involved, you’ll be helping us create a greener, healthier future - because trees make life better for people, for nature and for the planet.

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How would you like to get involved?

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Become a Friend of the Forest

Becoming a Friend of the Forest means you’re directly helping us care for the green spaces you love today, while making sure the Forest is here for future generations too.

As a thank you, you’ll enjoy great benefits including free parking at the Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park, free entry to the Wetlands Nature Reserve, and discounts in our shop and café. Together, we can grow the Forest.

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Trees make better business

Your business can help us grow and care for the Forest - making a real difference for people, nature and the planet.

Whether it’s through becoming a Corporate Friend of the Forest, staff volunteering, sponsorship, or in-kind support, there are lots of ways to get involved. In return, we will help you deliver your ESG and sustainability goals, support staff wellbeing, and show your customers and employees that you’re investing in a greener future.

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Build a lasting legacy

Your support helps us care for the woodlands, wetlands, and green spaces you enjoy today, while planting more trees and creating new habitats for the future.

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference for people, for nature, and for the planet.

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Volunteer with us

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do - and we couldn’t do it without you. Every hour volunteered helps the Forest grow, whether that’s caring for our sites, engaging visitors, raising funds, or supporting events.

In return, you’ll meet like-minded people, boost your wellbeing, and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you’re giving back to your local Community Forest. With opportunities for individuals, groups and businesses, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.

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Fundraise for the Forest

When you raise money for the Forest, you’re doing more than just fundraising - you’re helping protect the woodlands, wildlife, and green spaces that mean so much to your community.

Whether it’s a bake sale, a sponsored walk, or bringing friends, family or colleagues together for a fundraising day, your support helps us plant more trees, care for our sites, and keep the Forest growing for everyone to enjoy. Every effort, big or small, makes a real and lasting difference.

You can even set up your own fundraising page on our website, making it easy to collect donations and share your story with friends, family and colleagues.

We’ve created a Fundraising Pack with everything you need to get started - including ideas, forms and useful resources to make your event a success.

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