Other ways to donate
A contactless payment option will be available in the visitor centre.
The Reality
Highdown Gardens is owned by the The Highdown Development Trust, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
Worthing Borough Council remains committed to the operational running of Highdown Gardens. For over 50 years, it has employed skilled gardeners to help maintain the Sterns’ unique gift to the people of Worthing.
Recent fundings from The National Heritage Lottery Fund has enabled some ambitious renovations of the infrastructure of the gardens and expanded our heritage, engagement and volunteer programs.
In order to carry on the high standard of the gardens the Trust needs further financial support.
Below you can find out how to make a donation, and also how to leave a gift in your Will, to Highdown Gardens.
Make a donation
100% of your donation goes to the Highdown Development Trust.
Leaving gifts in wills
Have you considered leaving a gift to Highdown Gardens Trust in your Will?
When you leave a gift in your Will to the Highdown Tower Garden and Pleasure Ground Trust, you help to protect and preserve its National Plant Collection and ensure this unique chalk garden can be enjoyed for future generations to come.
We recommend using a qualified solicitor to make a new will or to amend an existing will. You can find a solicitor in your local area using the Law Society’s website.
While we welcome gifts in wills that can be used for general purposes so we can meet our most urgent needs, we’re also very happy to accept gifts for a particular use. If you’d like to get in touch to discuss your gift, we’d be happy to talk about your options. We understand this is an important decision, so we won’t put you under any pressure and we will treat you and your family with respect and sensitivity.
We also understand that your circumstances may change, or you may change your mind and need to take the Highdown Gardens Trust out of your will.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have and talk to you about the impact your gift could have.
Our registered charity number is 305445
Our address is: Highdown Gardens, 33 Highdown Rise, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6FB
You can contact us by email or telephone for more information:
- highdown.gardens@adur-worthing.gov.uk
- 01273 263060