About Us
The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (WCCP) is a not-for-profit organisation serving the districts of Dover and Folkestone & Hythe. Since 1989, WCCP has been dedicated to preserving and enhancing the distinctive countryside and coastline of the local area for the benefit of both wildlife and people. In 1996, WCCP expanded its efforts to include the Romney Marsh, leading to the creation of the Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership (RMCP). With help from our partners, volunteers and local communities, we manage 19 nature reserves (nearly 1,000 hectares) across south-east Kent.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to protect and enhance the wild spaces of south-east Kent. This will be achieved by inspiring people to act for their local environment and the future of our planet.
We are working to achieve our purpose by delivering across four Focus Areas:
- Managing wild spaces
- Inspiring local communities
- Reducing our climate impact
- Managing the Partnership.
How we’re funded
As a not-for-profit organisation, most of our funding comes from partners, who fund us to manage nature reserves on their behalf. We also receive funding for the range of services provided by us, together with donations from supporters and members of the public and also grant income.
We are hosted by Dover District Council, which is our accountable body, and report regularly to our Steering Group, which is made up of our main funders.
Our partners include Affinity Water, Aylesham Parish Council, Dover District Council, Dover Town Council, EDF Energy, Eurotunnel, Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Kent County Council, The Land Trust, Natural England, Network Rail and St Margaret’s Parish Council.
Countryside Management Partnerships
We are one of eight Countryside Partnerships operating in Kent. To find out more about the other Countryside Partnerships in Kent visit the Kent Countryside Partnerships website.
