At the Campaign to Protect Rural England, we’ve been campaigning to protect the English countryside for more than 90 years. We’ve had some great successes over the years, such as:

• The Government pledged 90% of suitable brownfield sites will have planning permission by 2020.
• Our research revealed a colossal 275,000 houses are now planned for our Green Belt, providing the evidence we needed to launch a national campaign to get the Government to do more to protect it.
• The 5p levy for plastic bags we campaigned for has led to an 80% drop in usage.
• Our campaigning helped secure government funding of £2.2 billion to get brownfield sites prepared for development over the next five years.

But we couldn't have done any of this without our valued supporters, who help out in all kinds of different ways. If you want to take a stand for the English countryside, please consider supporting our work.

Here are some ideas for ways you can get involved.

Support our latest appeal

Every year, we run three appeals focused on a single issue that has come to the forefront of our attention. Through these appeals, we raise money to get right to the heart of the matter and hold the Government to account to ensure your voices are heard. We pride ourselves on framing local issues within the national agenda. Our latest appeal calls on the government to make the right decision for our countryside and introduce a deposit return system for all bottles and cans!

Play the CPRE Raffle

We run two raffles each year to raise money for our important work. This is a fun way to support CPRE, giving players the chance to win a great prize while also helping us to stand up for England’s countryside!*

We’re pleased to announce that the winners of the Summer Raffle 2019 are:

• 1st prize (£2,500)– Mr & Mrs A Durrant
• 2nd prize (£1,000)- Mr D J Fruin
• 3rd prize (£250)- Mrs J Whitcroft
• 4th Prize (Restrap backpack)- Mr R J & Mrs A Harrison

Congratulations to all winners! And if you weren’t one of the lucky ones this time, look out for our next raffle in 2020 for another chance.

Become a member of CPRE

CPRE is a membership organisation with currently 40,000 members around England. You can become a member of CPRE for as little as £3 a month and do your part. Members not only get to contribute to our work, but they also receive discounts at around 200 fantastic countryside attractions, get money off at Cotswold Outdoor and receive regular copies of award-winning Countryside Voice magazine.

Make a one-off donation

Your generosity helps us continue to do what we do, but you don’t have to become a member to support the cause. One-off donations are welcomed all-year round and you can rest assured that we will put your money to good use.

Sign up for our newsletter updates

Our monthly Campaigns Update newsletter goes to tens of thousands of people every month, full of news and updates from CPRE. You’ll be among the first to hear about our latest campaigns, achievements and stories from around the country, as well as information about how to get involved.

Become a CPRE volunteer

CPRE has local branches covering every county in England and they are critical to our success as they are the ‘eyes and ears’ of our work. Without our branches, we wouldn’t know half as much as we do about what is going on across our beautiful, living countryside. Behind each branch is a dedicated team of volunteers helping CPRE achieve its aims. Why not take a leap of faith and be a part of it?

Fundraise for us

Have you ever wanted to give yourself a challenge, run a marathon or cycle England's famous coast-to-coast route. We've had people of all ages take up a challenge from an 70-year-old cycling over 400 miles from Cambridge to Cornwall to twenty University students climbing Britain's Three Peaks in just 24 hours. See what you can achieve!

Leave CPRE a legacy in your will

If you share our beliefs about protecting our precious heritage of a beautiful countryside, please consider leaving a gift to CPRE in your will. Your legacy, no matter what the amount, will help us ensure that developments are sensitive to the countryside, and that housing sprawl is kept in check. With your help, there will be a green, tranquil and beautiful England for tomorrow.

Become a partner

As a corporate supporter of CPRE you will be showing your support for protecting the environment and defending our country’s unique rural heritage. You will be saying something important about your own company. Your corporate support will provide tangible evidence of your company’s environmental commitment and will clearly signal your corporate principles and your role in the wider world. Become a CPRE partner today.

* In 2018, 31.4% of proceeds from our raffle went directly to support our campaigns (after prize, production, entry processing and promotional costs were deducted).