Helping more children experience the great outdoors
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, explore and connect with nature, whatever their background or circumstances.
At The Sustainability Centre, we believe outdoor learning should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we created the Fair Share Fund – an initiative helping schools facing financial barriers give their pupils valuable opportunities to learn about nature, sustainability and the environment.
Making outdoor learning more affordable
The Fair Share Fund supports state schools where 30% or more of pupils are eligible for Free School Meals.
Through the fund, eligible schools can benefit from an 80% reduction on the usual cost of an educational day visit, bringing the price down from £11 to just £2.20 per pupil.
This means more children can enjoy hands-on learning experiences in our 55-acre woodland and downland setting, discovering the natural world and developing a better understanding of sustainability.
- £2.20 per pupil – reduced educational visit price.
- 80% saving – towards the usual cost of a school visit.
- Up to 35 pupils – supported per group.
- £44 minimum booking fee.
Each visit offers a bespoke learning experience, tailored to the needs and interests of the class, with opportunities to explore topics including ecology, biodiversity, climate change and sustainable living.
How is the fund supported?
The Fair Share Fund is made possible through our fundraising activities, grant applications and generous donations from individuals, businesses and community supporters.
Every contribution helps remove financial barriers and gives more young people the chance to experience outdoor education.
How you can make a difference
Your donation can help open the door to an unforgettable learning experience for a child.
- £8.80 helps fund one child’s visit.
- £264 helps fund a class of 30 pupils.
- £528 helps fund two classes, reaching 60 young people.
Every donation, whatever its size, helps us reach more schools and make outdoor learning accessible to more children.
100% of donations made to the Fair Share Fund go towards supporting educational visits for children from schools facing financial barriers.
An award-winning initiative
We are proud that the Fair Share Fund was recognised at the Southern Sustainability Partnership’s Big Sustainability Awards in October 2025, receiving a Big Sustainability Award just over a year after its launch in May 2024.
This recognition celebrates the importance of making environmental education accessible and the generosity of everyone who has helped make the fund possible.
Could your school benefit?
If your school has 30% or more of pupils eligible for Free School Meals, you may qualify for support through the Fair Share Fund.
To find out more about eligibility, availability and how to arrange a visit, please contact our Education Team.
Give your pupils the opportunity to learn, explore and be inspired by the natural world.