The Cheshire Wildlife Trust Limited

For more than 60 years, Cheshire Wildlife Trust has protected wildlife and wild places across Cheshire, Halton, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Warrington and Wirral. 

Across the region we care for a network of nature reserves and habitats covering thousands of hectares, from meres and mosses to rivers, grasslands, woodlands and coastline. Each of these places plays a vital role in supporting wildlife and protecting our natural heritage.

Why is nature important? 

Nature underpins everything we value; clean water, fertile soils, pollination, carbon storage, and spaces that inspire, heal, and bring communities together. 

But across our region, wildlife faces growing pressures; the loss and fragmentation of habitats mean many species are struggling to survive. Sadly, Cheshire is one of the most nature-depleted counties in England. Just 3.4% of the regions land is formally protected and a little over 10% remains wildlife-rich habitat. 

Nature’s recovery is no longer a distant aspiration; it’s an urgent necessity. Habitats have become fragmented, species have disappeared from areas where they once thrived, and natural landscapes continue to face pressure from development and environmental change.

At Cheshire Wildlife Trust, we believe in a future where nature is flourishing across our landscapes and communities; where rivers run clean, grasslands teem with life, woodlands safeguard native trees, and people and wildlife thrive together. Please support us today and together we can make a difference.