Coronavirus Closure
​Booking Options Form

​We find ourselves living in extraordinary times. I am heartened that in facing these new challenges the dedication of our supporters, volunteers and staff demonstrates resilience and hope. I am grateful to all those who are adapting ways of working and communicating to keep the work of the Sustainability Centre going.
​In order to preserve and protect our special place,  in the immediate and long term, I am asking for your help. ​
Christine Seaward
Chief Executive

Whats Happening to the Sustainability Centre ?

We thought it important to let you know that like many other charities, The Sustainability Centre is facing financial challenges as a result of the Coronavirus.

Our education programme is on hold, our hostel is closed and our events postponed. Building work on our Eco Lodge is underway.

Many staff have been put onto the Government’s furlough scheme to ensure that they are paid something and that the future of their jobs here is as secure as possible.

The South Downs Natural Burial Site is operating under new guidelines and restrictions but continues to offer a quality service.
 
In order to preserve and protect our special place,  in the immediate and long term, we will need your help. 
 
If you are in a secure position (and only if you’re in a secure position) would you consider donating money to enable us to save our site and our future work here?  As you will know, we have worked hard to build up our loyal following and reputation over the last few years and we are determined to continue our work here when it is safe to do so.
  
Many of you may have contacts or networks which may be able to support us or have other ideas for The Sustainability Centre during this time.  I would love to hear any and all of your suggestions!  
 
Never has there been a time when it is more appropriate for us all to reflect on the way we live our lives, support each other and our communities. I am optimistic that good things will emerge from these challenging times and that we will re-set our priorities and find a better balance for living in harmony with the natural world.
 
I hope that you are able to keep safe and well.
 
Christine Seaward
Chief Executive

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Courses and Accommodation Bookings

To those of you who have booked and paid for courses and accommodation we would be grateful if you would consider the following choices carefully.

If you are in a financially secure position (and only if you’re in a secure position), we are asking that you consider donating all or part of the money you have already paid us, to enable us to save our site and our future work here.

​We completely understand if this is not something you are not able to do. It would help us enormously if you could consider transferring your booking to a future course or stay here, by taking a full or part credit.

We will re-open as soon as we can and courses and accommodation will be available.

To those of you who need a part or full refund we will honour this as soon as we are able to. At present we are postponing or cancelling bookings in April and May and will review this on an ongoing basis guided by Government advice and restrictions.

Please complete the Booking Options Form below with your preferences as it would really help us to keep accurate records. 

Any donations that we receive from you will be very much valued and appreciated.

If we do not hear from you with your preference by one month after your booking date we will assume that you are happy for us to retain the funds we have in hand and consider it to be a full donation.

Thank you for your support.