Philanthropy and major giving have the power to transform our wild places and safeguard them for generations to come. Your generosity can help us defend threatened landscapes by restoring vital landscapes and habitats, galvanising political change for wild places, and connecting people and communities with nature. Together, we can ensure the UK’s wild lands continue to inspire, protect wildlife, and play their part in tackling the climate crisis.
Your support will help us with…
Exemplary land management
Safeguard and restore wild places - implementing conservation and restoration practices such as, native woodland regeneration, peatland restoration, deer management, biodiversity monitoring and invasive non-native species management.
Community engagement
Inspire people of all backgrounds to connect with and care for wild places - from volunteers to Junior Rangers to John Muir Award participants - building a future of environmental champions and expanding access and inclusion across communities.
Policy and advocacy
Strengthen our voice: from shaping land-use policy and campaigning for a carbon emissions land tax, to mobilising alliances (eg. Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest and LINK networks), to defending wild places through planning casework and lobbying at all levels of government.
Philanthropic giving options
As a charity, donations are the key to achieving our mission to protect, restore and speak up for wild places across the UK. By joining the Corbett Club, you’ll become part of a dedicated circle of supporters whose generosity helps us plan for the long term and act where it matters most. Together, we can safeguard fragile landscapes, strengthen communities, and give nature the chance to thrive.
With you by our side, the John Muir Trust can ensure wild places remain a source of inspiration, resilience and hope, now and for future generations.
Choose the giving level that suits you
Join our Corbett Club. Tiered giving options include annual gifts of £1,000, £5,000 or £10,000 per year.
Corbett Club benefits:
- Liaise with a dedicated member of fundraising staff
- Get insider access and regular messages about the John Muir Trust and receive bespoke bi-annual updates on our work.
- Recognition in our Spring and Autumn Journals and online.
- Invitations to exclusive events.
Or become part of our Munro Club when you achieve a lifetime giving of >£30k.
Munro Club benefits:
- All of Corbett Club benefits plus:
- Recognition in our Annual Report.
- Invitation to see our properties and work in action.
- 1-2-1 meeting with our CEO, Senior leadership or land staff (in-person or online).
Our commitment to you...
Your gift will play a vital role in protecting, restoring and championing the UK’s wild places. In return, we promise to:
- Ensure your gift is used in line with your wishes and has the greatest possible impact
- Provide you with a dedicated member of our team to support your journey with the John Muir Trust
- Invite you to experience first-hand the wild places your generosity helps us care for
- Share regular updates on the difference your support is making to landscapes, wildlife and communities
- Give you the chance to meet and engage with our project officers and leadership staff
- Welcome you to special events where you can connect with fellow supporters who share your passion for wild places
- Make sure you feel valued and celebrated for the extraordinary contribution you are making to nature, climate and people.”
Get in touch
If you'd like to discuss a donation or how your support for the John Muir Trust can make a difference, please email Liv Adams
We would like to thank all our philanthropic major donors for their support.
“I’ve been climbing and exploring the Scottish and Alpine mountains for over fifty years, often with my late wife, Elizabeth. Together we developed a deep love for wild places and a respect for the Highlands, where we made our second home in Fort William. My support for the John Muir Trust began in recognition of the importance of protecting these landscapes for their own sake - places where wilderness still truly exists. The Ben Nevis area, in particular, holds a lifetime of memories for me, and I feel privileged to help the Trust safeguard it for future generations.” (John Young)
"I’ve always loved spending time outdoors - walking in the hills, watching birds, and simply being surrounded by nature. Through my volunteering with the Water of Leith Conservation Trust and the Hermitage of Braid, I’ve seen how important it is to care for these places so that both people and wildlife can thrive. I deeply value the John Muir Trust’s work in protecting wild landscapes that are free from exploitation and preserved as sanctuaries for all. Supporting the Trust feels like a meaningful way to give back to the wild places that bring me so much joy and peace." (Goff Cantley)
“Geography has shaped much of my life - from my studies through to a forty-year career in the Department of the Environment. Alongside this came a lifelong love of travelling to places of great natural beauty, where wildlife remains undisturbed and human activity is minimal.
As wild places become rarer, I’ve come to see their preservation as one of the most important challenges of our time. The John Muir Trust stands at the heart of that mission - I see it as a trailblazer in the effort to safeguard these precious landscapes, and I feel privileged to support its work in caring for the landscapes that mean so much to me.” (Mike Crompton)
"We’ve long enjoyed walking in the Scottish wilderness, and have enjoyed seeing the gradual transformation across the highlands as land has been restored to its more natural state. We were delighted to be able to support this activity closer to home in Glenlude, especially as it has the potential to expose many people to both the beauty of wild places and the value of their restoration." (Major Donors of the John Muir Trust)