We are saving seeds for the planet’s future

Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, Sussex is the largest wild plant seed bank in the world where we collect, conserve, research and share wild seeds from around the globe.

This year we are celebrating 25 years of protecting biodiversity and restoring ecosystems.

In the past 25 years, we’ve collected 2.5 billion seeds from over 40,000 plant species and supported over 100 UK restoration projects with seeds, plants and expertise. As threats to plant life grow, our response must become more urgent - the next 25 years are critical if we’re to safeguard our planet’s future.

By studying seeds, we unlock the tools we need to fight climate change and other threats. By safeguarding seeds, we guarantee that current and future generations will be able to rebuild and restore our ecosystems.

Double your donation to help Kew's Millennium Seed Bank fight back for nature

Thanks to an incredibly generous Kew supporter, donations up to £100,000 will be matched, making double the impact.

Donations exceeding £100,000 won’t be matched but will be greatly appreciated. All donations will directly support the work of the Millennium Seed Bank.

The power of your donation

£10 could pay for keeping 1m3 vault space at -20C.

£25 could pay for an X-ray test to check seed quality.

£50 could pay for cleaning a new seed sample.

£100 could pay for breaking dormancy of a challenging seed. 

£500 Could buy field equipment for seed collection or storage.