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HOW CAN YOU HELP If we don’t invest in maintaining the Coast Path, it will cease to exist in the same way it does now - and the people who rely on access to it and businesses whose livelihoods depend on it, will also be under threat. That’s why, through Every Mile Matters the charity is aiming to raise £100,000 to help increase the Path’s resilience against the onslaught of extreme weather; conserve the Trail corridor’s rich biodiversity and distinct cultural heritage; support the south west tourism economy and demonstrate the real, positive impact it has on people’s health and wellbeing. To make sure the South West Coast Path not only survives but thrives – benefitting all of society. Julian Gray, Director of the South
West Coast Path Association said, “Our main priority is, and always will be, to keep the South West Coast Path one of the world’s great trails – for the benefit of everyone. We fund and co-ordinate a wide range of projects and deliver them with the help of our dedicated partner network. Wherever possible we use money that has been donated to match-fund projects, so that each and every pound we receive goes that much further. We approach every single project with care, carefully considering how people, wildlife and the local economy can all benefit from the improvements we make. This could be anything from re-building damaged sea defences, providing more signage, replacing old steps, resurfacing waterlogged terrain, creating new habitat areas for wildlife or running community outreach projects.”
HOW TO SUPPORT THE CHARITY: DONATE NOW The charity is always in need of additional funds and donations. Any amount received, is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference to people’s health and well-being, wildlife and the region’s economy • £10 could help to provide a ‘green corridor’ for wildlife along the Path • £50 could help to improve boggy stretches and remove invasive plants • £100 could help install steps along the Coast Path to make your journey much easier and safer • £250 could help to buy and install a finger post that helps guide people on their way
Donate at
southwestcoastpath.org.uk/donate
BECOME A MEMBER - JOIN TODAY The South West Coast Path Association is a charity that has been looking after the Coast Path for over 45 years. They were instrumental in establishing the South West Coast Path National Trail (SWCP) in 1978 and have been protect- ing and improving it ever since. Their work is only possible thanks to the support of our members who stand with them as guardians of this incredible Path, which brings health-giving happiness to millions of people every year. Find out more at
southwestcoastpath.org.uk/join
LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL Gifts in wills provide vital funding for the charity’s work. After providing for your loved ones, please consider the Association in your will and trust that any amount large or small, will be used to champion and protect this unique 630 mile route for years to come. Every legacy makes a difference. Find out more at
southwestcoastpath.org.uk/legacy
If you have any questions, want to talk through your donation to the South West Coast Path Association, or are perhaps thinking of leaving a gift in your will, please contact
hello@southwestcoastpath.org.uk
References [1]
Walking for Health Report: Walking Works [2] National Trails Annual Report
[3] Natural England Report: The economic and health impacts of walking on English coastal paths: A baseline for future evaluation
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