Steyning Downland Scheme

A place to enjoy, A place to protect, A place to be proud of

A Rocha
A Rocha is a Christian nature conservation organisation, our name coming from the Portuguese for “the Rock,” as the first initiative was a field study centre in Portugal. A Rocha is now a family of projects working in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North and South America, Asia and Australasia. A Rocha projects are frequently cross-cultural in character, and share a community emphasis, with a focus on science and research, practical conservation and environmental education.


Sussex Wildlife Trust
The Sussex Wildlife Trust was formed in 1961, and is now the largest conservation organisation dedicated to conserving the natural heritage of Sussex

South Downs National Park Authority
The official website of the South Downs National Park Authority. This authority has taken over from the South Downs Joint Committee looking after the newly established National Park.

South Downs Online
Plenty of information about the South Downs here, including a fun 'Learning Zone'.


Steyning and Ashurst Conservation Volunteers
Are affiliated with the BTCV. The charity was set up in 1959, and has a successful history of environmental conservation volunteering throughout the UK and around the world

Forest Schools
The philosophy of Forest Schools is to encourage and inspire individuals of any age through positive outdoor experiences.

Butterfly Conservation
Butterfly Conservation was formed by a small group of dedicated naturalists in 1968 following the alarming decline of many beautiful butterflies.

Sussex Ornithological Society
Lots of information about birdlife in Sussex including daily sightings.


Steyning South Downs
All about Steyning & surrounding villages

Your Steyning
Local community news & business directory

Steyning MTB Group
All about Mountain Biking activities on the SDS site

1140 (Steyning) Squadron Air Cadets
Cadets aged 13 to 20. The Air Cadets support SDS and other local organisations in running many activities and functions.