William Robinson Gravetye Charity

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We are investing and caring for our woodland and wider estate to build a resilient, living landscape that people can enjoy and be inspired by.

09/11/2026

We were thrilled to be part of this collaboration. A wonderful project connecting students with photography and nature.

03/11/2026

Pre Christmas Community Tree Planting🌳✨

We will be planting and guarding 400 climate change-resilient saplings to nurture woodland for wildlife and people to enjoy.

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or have never held a spade before, everyone is very welcome. It is an easy-going morning outdoors, open to all ages and abilities, and a great way to meet friendly local people. We finish every session with tea and cake at ‘House Martins’ volunteer hub ☕🍰

🗓️Upcoming Sessions (9:30am– 12:30pm)
• Thursday 12th November
• Saturday 14th November
• Saturday 5th December

📍 Meeting Point: ‘House Martins’, Home Farm, Gravetye Estate.

Please drop us an email at [email protected] to let us know you would like to come along or to ask any questions.

26/10/2026

Read our latest Newsletter here 🪱🍂🦉

25/10/2026

Autumnal Gravetye 🍁☀️

25/10/2026

Thank you to all our volunteers who turned out ahead of Storm Boelo! Earthworm surveys (led by Dr James Whitehead from University of Sussex), digging, dead hedging, coppicing and chopping stakes all completed before retreating for cover and a cuppa.

21/10/2026

Machine mulching has started in Shagswell Wood (south of the estate) before moving north to Vowels Lane area. We expect works to last for approximately 2 weeks. This maintenance work is being done to process significant quantities of brash material following tree felling.
Mulching helps to break down organic material, to conserve soil moisture and leave the ground prepared for planting or natural regeneration. We apologies for any inconvenience caused. Please follow signage instructions and keep dogs under control.

19/10/2026

We have been awarded GOLD by Royal Forestry Society - RFS and become their Community Woodland of the Year 2026 🏆
Lily, 12 years old from Sackville School, planted our first tree in November 2022. Since then, 1000+ volunteers have gifted their time.
We’ve planted and cared for 1000’s of climate change resilient trees 🌳. We’ve created wildlife habitats. We’ve chopped down invasive species. We’ve added signage and maps. Most important of all, we’ve spent time outdoors talking and laughing and sharing cake in our volunteer hub 🍰.
None of this could have happened without supportive Trustees, ace volunteer coordinator Kari Thomas and knowledgable woodland volunteer Peter Dennett.
Huge thanks 👏 go to ALL our volunteers - retirees; D of E participants; scouts; school children and everyone who wants to ‘give back’. And Brian Akehurst for taking brilliant pictures.
Just contact [email protected] if you’d like information or look at our website William-Robinson.org.uk

Address

Vowels Lane
East Grinstead
RH194LJ

Telephone

+447934527231

Website

http://www.William-Robinson.org.uk/

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