Ethical group donates share of members’ fees to DWT

Bournemouth-based ethical consumer brand Gaia will donate a portion of its members’ fees to Dorset Wildlife Trust this year.

The donations will go to the trust’s nature reserves fund, which it uses to maintain 40 nature reserves throughout the county.

As part of the charitable partnership, DWT members will also gain access to a ‘digital Gaia card’ which offers discounts and deals with local and online companies who meet Gaia’s ‘sustainability criteria’.

DWT conservation director Andrew Pollard said: “The costs of managing our nature reserves rises every year and all the work that is required to ensure visitors are kept safe and able to enjoy these amazing wild places. n To find out more about joining Dorset Wildlife Trust visit dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk