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Essex Wildlife Trust

Essex Coastal Challenge

Our glorious coastline stretches over 350 miles. Explore it from the comfort of your own home with Essex Wildlife Trust over Marine Month this August and at the same time, do something truly amazing for wildlife.
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Challenge yourself and fundraise for your favourite local wildlife charity this August. If you raise over £100, we'll send you you're very own Essex Coastal Challenge medal! But here's the best bit... throughout Challenge Month, learn all about Essex's beautiful coastline on an incredible virtual journey through this precious place of wonder with Essex Wildlife Trust. #essexcoastalchallenge

Explore coastal towns and Essex's precious natural habitats . See unique landmarks and pause to appreciate key species . Pass through our coastal nature reserves and nature discovery centres . Learn about our conservation work and projects all along the coast.

Discover the coast from home

Whatever your fitness level, you can take part - and you don't have to be near the coast because we'll bring it to you! Visit our website for fundraising challenge ideas.

NO ONE WILL PROTECT WHAT THEY DON'T FIRST CARE ABOUT - AND NO ONE WILL CARE ABOUT WHAT THEY DON'T FIRST EXPERIENCE. Sir David Attenborough.

The impacts of climate change are heavily felt on Essex's stunning 350 mile long coastline. Our internationally important saltmarsh habitats are retreating at 100 hectares per year. But their natural walls protect our coastal communities from storm surges - and saltmarsh stores carbon at an even faster rate than woodlands.

Nature needs our help. Together we can protect the future. Join us by taking part in the Essex Coastal Challenge. #essexcoastalchallenge

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Essex Wildlife Trust

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Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. The Trust protects and manages over 100 sites and is supported by 40,000 members. They work together to protect the future of wildlife & nature in Essex.

Donation summary

Total raised
£14,055.59
+ £11.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£8,799.53
Offline donations
£5,106.06
Direct donations
£95.00
Donations via fundraisers
£8,854.53

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