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There are many ways that you can help and support Charnwood Forest – discover the one that works for you.

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A snow-covered view of the tri point at Beacon Hill
Geoconservation volunteers stand in front of a rocky outcrop.
Rocky crags at Beacon Hill, known as the Old Man as they look like the face of a man.
Rocky crags at Bradgate Park, next to the Old John tower.
A man walks through the autumn trees at Beacon Hill
A view of Beacon Hill in the snow, with rocks and trees
Microscopic view of the crystals within the porphyr at Whitwick Quarry
The ruins of the priory at Grace Dieu
A red deer stag making its call on a ridge in Bradgate Park.
A view of Mount St. Bernard's Abbey with a blue sky background.
A sunny day at Morley Quarry Local Nature Reserve
A view of Bradgate Park, featuring deer park, and an area of woodland surrounded by a dry stone wall

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become a volunteer

We’re keen to hear from anyone who would like to volunteer to help us look after this special landscape. From geoconservation to oral history, there’s plenty to get involved in.

Become a Volunteer

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make a donation to charnwood forest geopark

Help fund our work by making a donation. Your money will help us restore habitats, look after heritage and share our story with more people.

Make a Donation
Several bottles of wine sitting on a rocky outcrop.

Join the Geopartner Network

If your business or organisation is within the Geopark, you can join the Geopartner Network to benefit from a range of opportunities including promotion and access to Geopark resources.

Join the Geopartner Network
Logo of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Apply for a Grant

The Geopark has a number of grant schemes to support projects across Charnwood Forest. These grants are provided using our funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Volunteers stand next to a newly constructed interpretation gabion.