Reducing light pollution doesn’t just reveal the stars - it helps protect nocturnal wildlife, supports biodiversity, and improves the health and wellbeing of both people and nature. It also contributes to more sustainable, low-energy communities.

Thanks to our trained volunteers, we’ve collected vital data from across Herefordshire using Sky Quality Meters (SQMs), and we work closely with local councils, community groups and partners to promote better lighting and awareness.

Our work has already been recognised with the Bob Gent Community Leadership Award from DarkSky International — the first UK project ever to receive it. But we want to go further.

Your donation will help us:

🌙 Train more volunteers to survey pollution from artificial light at night (ALAN)

🌱 Reach more communities with talks and workshops

📚 Create new UK-based resources for children and young people

💡 Support local action on responsible outdoor lighting at night (ROLAN) and biodiversity

We’re aiming to raise £3,000 to grow this work across Herefordshire. Every donation - big or small - brings us closer to a darker, healthier night sky for all.

👉 Donate now and help Herefordshire shine in the dark!

Thank you for supporting our skies. You can find out more about our project here - https://www.cpreherefordshire.org.uk/our-focus-and-campaigns/dark-skies-herefordshire/