Key facts

• Founded in 1961, DWT has grown to an annual turnover of over £2 million
• Governed by a Council of Trustees
• 40 nature reserves, covering 1,300 hectares of wildlife habitat
• 5 education centres around the county
• Over 25,000 members
• Over 750 active volunteers
• 55 staff, many of whom work part time
• 52 corporate members
• 30 schools members
• 8 Local Groups
• 8 Wildlife Watch groups for kids