James Adler
Members Hub
Welcome to the LRWT Members Hub
Thank you for being a valued member of Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, you are making a real difference for wildlife every day! Thanks to your support, we can continue our vital work for wildlife and protect the incredible wild places we all love across our two counties.
Our dedicated members hub has everything you need to make the most of your membership. Check out upcoming events near you, get involved with our member competitions, read latest news and blogs, and enjoy all the sights that we are able to share with you!Â
Who are The Wildlife Trusts?
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is part of a network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working together on land and sea to save wildlife and protect precious wild places. Together we look after more than 2,300 nature reserves, covering 98,500 hectares, we have more than 850,000 members, 38,000 volunteers, 2,000 staff and 600 trustees.
Wherever you are, Wildlife Trust people, places and projects are never far away, improving life for wildlife and people together, within communities of which we are a part. Each Wildlife Trust is an independent charity formed by people getting together to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live.
Read our latest issue of WILD
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Catch up on our 2023 AGM
Exclusive member event - The Discovery of the Sea Dragon! Catch up now.
If you missed our exclusive online talk with Conservation Team Leader Joe Davis about how he helped discover the fossilised remains of Britain's largest icthyosaur at Rutland Water nature reserve.Â
You can catch up on the recording now.Â
What's happening right now
Catch up with the latest Blogs
Wild About Our Reserves Appeal - Kelham Bridge
£10,000 would enable us to replace the hides at Kelham Bridge, creating safer spaces for visitors.
Wild About Our Reserves Appeal - Cloud Wood
£3,000 will enable us to secure the future of the woodland at Cloud Wood.
Wild About Our Reserves Appeal - Bracken Management
£1,100 would buy a new bracken roller to enable space for other flora to grow.
Read our latest News
Timber Festival 2023 - falling under nature's spell!
Were you one of the many hundreds of people who joined us for an amazing Timber Festival last weekend?
Osprey Updates 2023
Stay up to date on all the latest news from the Manton Bay nest and the Rutland Ospreys.
Barn Owl Chick From Rutland Water Nature Reserve Takes an Unexpected Trip to the Beach!
A Barn Owl chick, ringed from a nesting box at Rutland Water Nature Reserve in July 2022 has been re-sighted in the last week in…
Shop for wildlife
We have partnered with some great companies to offer you special member only discounts, and some of your purchases will benefit wildlife too!
Creature Candy
Creature Candy offer a range of wonderful wildlife themed gifts and stationery. As a member you can get 10% off your first order using code LRWT10 and they will also donate 10% of the sale to us.Â
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Cotswold Outdoor
Get 15% off at Cotswold Outdoor, with our special members code, use AFWILDLIFE-M5 online and in-store.Â
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. You will need to sign up to Explore More to make use of the discount, click here to sign up. Offer expires 31.12.23Â
The discount is offered by Cotswold Outdoor to supporters and friends of Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK. Members of Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust are invited to take up the discount but it is not offered as an exclusive benefit to members of Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.Â
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Save time, support local wildlife and reduce your carbon footprint with an e-card.Â
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust with easyfundraising?
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There are over 7,000 brands on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds.
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All you need to do is:
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1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/leicestershireandrutlandwt/?u… and join for free.
2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
3. After you’ve checked out, the brand will make a donation to Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
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There are no catches or hidden charges and Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust will be really grateful for your donations.
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Thank you for your support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I renew my membership?
- You can renew your membership online here
- You can send a cheque made payable to 'Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust' to LRWT, The Old Mill, 9 Soar Lane, Leicester, LE3 5DE. Please ensure to include your name and membership number.
- To help reduce our administration costs, direct debit is the most effective way to renew your membership each year. Please do email membership@lrwt.org.uk or contact the membership team on 0116 262 9968 and we can advise on how to set up a direct debit.
What do I do if I have lost my membership card or have not received one?
If you need a new membership card sending to you, please do get in touch:
- Email membership@lrwt.org.uk with your name and membership number
- Call 0116 262 9968 to speak to our Membership Team
- Write to us at LRWT, The Old Mill, 9 Soar Lane, Leicester, LE3 5DE
How can I make changes to my membership?
You can update your details, change your membership type or the amount you donate, and anything else you need to tell us about your membership by getting in touch:
- Email membership@lrwt.org.uk
- Call 0116 262 9968 to speak to our Membership Team
- Write to us at LRWT, The Old Mill, 9 Soar Lane, Leicester, LE3 5DE
I have not received my magazine or membership pack
We may need to double check your details if you have not received a magazine or membership pack, so please get in touch:
- Email membership@lrwt.org.uk
- Call 0116 262 9968 to speak to our Membership Team
How can I purchase an annual permit for Rutland Water Nature Reserve Visitor centres?
If you plan to visit Rutland Water Nature Reserve frequently, then purchasing an annual permit is the best option for you. An annual permit costs £45 to LRWT members and can be bought from both visitor centres.Â
To purchase a discounted permit, you must visit the centres in person and show your LRWT membership card. You can purchase it on the day of visiting.Â
If you are only visiting the reserve for the day, you can also receive a 10% discount on entry as a member of LRWT, just show your membership card.Â
For more information about Rutland Water Nature Reserve, please click here
Do I need to be a member to visit your reserves?
Most of the reserves are open for anyone to visit. The exceptions are:
- Charnwood Lodge is for members only. Please email membership@lrwt.org.uk to ask for the code to the padlocked gate.
- Ulverscroft requires a permit to visit which you can email membership@lrwt.org.uk for one. Please include your name, address and the number of people that will be visiting the reserve.
How do I update my contact details?
You can update your details and anything else you need to tell us about your membership by getting in touch:
- Email membership@lrwt.org.uk
- Call 0116 262 9968 to speak to our Membership Team
- Write to us at LRWT, The Old Mill, 9 Soar Lane, Leicester, LE3 5DE
How do I make a Gift Aid Declaration so I can support LRWT further?
You can make a Gift Aid Declaration online here
Other ways to get involved
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Gift Membership
Love being a member of LRWT? Treat your loved ones to the gift that keeps on giving!
Contact us
If you have moved, need to change your membership or have any other queries, please do get in touch here:
Email membership@lrwt.org.uk or call 0116 262 9968 during office hours
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