‘Beyond the Garden’
Special Fundraising Campaign
The Dorothy Clive Garden was created with love – and has flourished for nearly 70 years thanks to the care of people like you. Now, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to extend this beautiful sanctuary and deepen its role in our community.
We are in the process of purchasing 3.4 acres of adjacent land which, with your help, can be transformed into a thriving arboretum – home to distinctive tree collections, new paths to explore, and countless opportunities for learning and reflection.
Our Vision
We have a unique chance to transform former farmland into a vibrant new national collection of trees and a haven for learning, biodiversity, and wellbeing.
We will:
- Create a nationally recognised collection of trees, shrubs and wildflowers
- Support climate resilience and increase biodiversity
- Provide a living classroom for education and training
- Offer space for reflection, relaxation and improved wellbeing
- Extend the length of our garden walkways
- Enhance the sustainability of the garden for future generations
The Challenge
We need to raise £57,000 in order to redevelop our new land from farmland to woodland garden.
This will require:
- Purchase of seeds, bulbs, shrubs and trees
- Earthworks and grass seeding
- Pathway creation and fencing
- Gardeners and contractors
- Educational signage, benches and artworks
How You Can Help
By making a donation today you will help us grow something truly extraordinary.
For just £25 you can sponsor your own piece of the garden and have your name featured on a special arboretum map! You will also receive a digital certificate of appreciation and regular updates on this valuable work you are supporting so you can see your impact grow.
You can also:
- Donate by bank transfer. Account name: Willoughbridge Garden Trust; Account number: 10662753; Sort Code: 09-02-22. Please include the reference DCGTREE so we know what your donation is for
- Donate by cheque – made payable to Willoughbridge Garden Trust
- Fill out this form and email or post it back to us to be processed
- Make a cash or card donation at the garden tea room
