Louise Smith

Sussex Bat Appeal

Fundraising for The Sussex Bat Group
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£80
raised of £140,000 target
Sussex Bat Appeal, 30 October 2021
The Sussex Bat Group is now focusing on the completion of the ‘Hutson Hide’ – a small structure adjacent to the main roost which is to be converted to a hide, allowing researchers and groups of visitors to observe the bats emerging from their roost.

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Sussex Bat Group, Vincent Wildlife Trust and others are working hard to safeguard the greater horseshoe bat species by purchasing and restoring a roost site in Sussex. But we need your help. To be successful, we must raise £350,000 over two years. As well as monies from the Sussex Bat Groups own reserves, we've received the very generous help of our local bat groups, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire, plus additional, fantastic support from PTES, group members, local ecology companies and Southwood Foundation. Altogether, so far, we have already raised just slightly in excess of £60k. This was our target for the deposit on the building so we can now prepare to exchange contracts. We now have five months to raise the balance of £140k and we are launching a major fundraising campaign in conjunction. Once the purchase is completed, we then hope to progress to raise further funds for the necessary restoration and improvement of the roost building. This is estimated to be in the region of £150K.

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About the campaign

The Sussex Bat Group is now focusing on the completion of the ‘Hutson Hide’ – a small structure adjacent to the main roost which is to be converted to a hide, allowing researchers and groups of visitors to observe the bats emerging from their roost.

About the charity

The Sussex Bat Group

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We record and monitor bat populations in Sussex. We carry out conservation projects including box schemes, improving roost sites or opening and protecting sites. We organise talks and educational events throughout the year. Rescue and care for sick and injured bats, supporting bat hospital.

Donation summary

Total raised
£80.00
Online donations
£80.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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