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Two high-visibility volunteers surveying the island landscape

Our work

Practical care, shared knowledge and a warm welcome

Friends of Hilbre supports the islands through practical task days, visitor information, events, education, interpretation and partnership working.

Conservation

Hands-on care for the landscape

Volunteer tasks may include vegetation management, path work, litter removal, observation and support for reserve management.

Work is planned with the relevant responsible organisations and appropriate safety arrangements.

Watercolour study of two volunteers surveying the estuary with binoculars and telescopes
Photo-derived study of volunteer wildlife observation. Source note

Heritage

Keeping island stories visible

Friends support interpretation, records, publications and selected maintenance activity around the historic buildings.

This work helps visitors understand how the buildings served the island and why their care matters today.

A volunteer carrying out maintenance on the Telegraph Station windows
A volunteer carrying out maintenance on the Telegraph Station windows

Visitors and learning

Helping people prepare and understand

Good visitor information protects people and the place. Open Days, group visits and online resources connect more people with Hilbre’s landscape and history.

Visitors gathering outside an island building during an organised event
Visitors gathering outside an island building during an organised event

Donate

Make a direct contribution

One-off donations help Friends of Hilbre continue its charitable work for the islands, their heritage and the people who visit them.

Payments are handled securely on the Friends of Hilbre SumUp page. You will leave this website to complete your donation.

Watercolour sea thrift overlooking calm water beneath a softly coloured evening sky
Sea thrift overlooking the Dee Estuary. Source note