Get Involved

Support Our Work

Whether through annual membership, donations, volunteering, or pledging to the freehold fund, your support keeps the Commons thriving.

Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons scenic view
Annual Stewardship

Join as a Member of the Friends

Annual member subscriptions provide essential funding for practical conservation equipment, woodland care, path maintenance, and our community campaign.

Individual Membership
Individual Member
£10 / year

Full voting membership for individual residents supporting our year-round stewardship.

  • Full voting rights at the Charity's Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • Direct contribution to practical tools and path restoration
  • Strengthens the charity's mandate for community ownership
  • Registered supporter status for Tunbridge Wells & Rusthall Commons
Family Membership
Family / Household
£20 / year

Covers all adults living at the same address, demonstrating united household support.

  • Two votes at the Charity's Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • Household support for practical conservation and equipment
  • Strengthens community backing for our freehold acquisition bid
  • United household commitment to protecting 256 acres

Prefer to Join by Bank Transfer or Cheque?

We also welcome annual memberships paid directly via online banking, standing order, or posted cheque.

Bank Transfer (BACS / Standing Order):
Bank: NatWest
Account Name: Friends of Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons
Sort Code: 55-70-13
Account Number: 01028774
Reference: Your Surname + “MEM”
By Cheque:
Payable to: Friends of Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons
Please send to:
Chris Gurr
45 Erskine Park Road, Rusthall
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8UT

Paying by direct bank transfer?
Paying by direct bank transfer? Please let us know your details so we can allocate your membership and register your Gift Aid.

Community Support

What does your membership support?

The funds we raise have financed many projects over the years, such as major clearance, new paths, purchasing tools and key equipment, and supporting conservation projects alongside the Conservators.

Some of our members join the committee, and some take an active part in practical conservation and volunteer work. From litter-picking and clearance of invasive species to pond and rock clearance, your support helps protect this landscape for everyone.

Practical Conservation & Support

Volunteering on the Commons

Practical conservation on the Commons is organised and led by The Commons Conservators, caring for the land under the 1890 Act. The Friends actively support these efforts, funding tools and equipment and encouraging community involvement.

Volunteers taking part in practical conservation on the Commons

Practical Conservation Mornings

From litter-picking and invasive species clearance to scrub control and pond care, volunteer mornings offer a friendly way to spend time outdoors while making a tangible difference to our commons.

Tools and guidance provided by the Commons Conservators.
Get Involved

Join a Volunteer Morning

Sessions are open to everyone, whether you can spare an hour occasionally or wish to join regularly. No prior experience is needed.

  • Organised by the Commons Conservators
  • Supported by The Friends
  • Give time whenever you can.
For volunteering queries, contact Chris Gurr at chris.gurr@yahoo.co.uk

Pledge to the Community Purchase Bid

A pledge is a confidential promise of financial support to help our registered charity acquire the freehold of Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons. Funds will only be requested when the community sale is legally agreed.

Why Every Pledge Counts

Every pledge—large or small—shows that our local community stands together to protect the Commons for future generations.

  • Completely confidential • No upfront payment
  • Pledges of any amount make a genuine difference
  • Direct email option with Trustee John Barber
Prefer to pledge by email? Contact johnspbarber@gmail.com