Gifts in Wills
Leaving a gift to Cornwall Wildlife Trust in your Will could be the greatest gift you ever make - a gift that will protect the future of Cornwall's wildlife for generations to come.
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Request a free Gifts in Wills brochure
Our Gifts in Wills brochure explains how even a small gift can protect wild places, support wildlife, and inspire future generations.
Orca
Orca, sometimes known as ‘killer whales’, are unmistakable with their black and white markings. Although we do have a small group of orca who live in British waters, you would be lucky to see them…
Orcas sighted in West Cornwall
Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine team are amazed by a rare sighting of two killer whales seen off the coast of West Cornwall. This may possibly be the first record of the UK’s only resident…
Heartbreaking discovery of pregnant porpoise stranded on Good Friday highlights urgent need for bycatch solutions
After the tragic discovery of a pregnant harbour porpoise and her calf killed by bycatch on a Cornwall beach, conservationists and fishers are urgently calling for government action to approve…
Freshwater pearl mussel
Freshwater pearl mussels spend their adult lives anchored to the river bed, filtering water through their gills and improving the quality of the water for other species.
Work Experience and Work Placements
Our work experience week and work placements opportunities are a great way to learn new skills, meet like-minded people and decide whether a job in conservation is for you.  
My future
From creating new hedgerows on a farm, to helping to inspire the next generation of nature lovers, Andy is building the skills, confidence and experience as a Biodiversity Trainee that will set…
Your Shore Award
With thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Cornwall Wildlife Trust has created the Your Shore award for all ages and abilities to explore the world of wildlife conservation, learn new skills, volunteer and even take the lead!
Rocky habitat
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
Visit to Helman Tor
An event at Helman Tor nature reserve to explore the reserve and how gifts in Wills help nature thrive in Cornwall.
Celebrating the thousands of young people protecting Cornwall’s coastline
Young people in Cornwall are facing a crisis, as emerging evidence from The Health Foundation on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shows that people aged 12–24 years are one of the worst-…