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Why give?

  • Protect the River Medway

    Your donation helps us build citizen science networks so that we can  monitor the river, and protect her more effectively. 

  • Clean Up the River

    Your donation helps remove litter, and campaign against sewage, agricultural, and chemical pollution. 

  • Restore Natural Habitats

    Your donation helps restore riverbanks and habitats, creating the conditions for wildlife to return and thrive.

  • Support River-Friendly Farming

    Support River-Friendly Farming

    Your contribution helps us work with farmers and land stewards to encourage practices that protect and improve the river.

  • Advocate for the Rights of the River Medway

    Your donation helps us campaign for the Rights of the River Medway, and link up  with fellow organisations. 

  • Celebrate the River

    Your donation helps revive ancient ways of connecting with and honouring the river.

  • Connect People to the River

    Your donation helps bring people together through walks, gatherings, and river experiences.

  • From Source to Sea Pilgrimage

    Your donation helps make the source-to-sea pilgrimage possible, connecting people with the whole river on what can only be described as a deeply, transformative journey. 

  • Support Education and Awareness

    Your donation helps us share knowledge about the River Medway through talks, workshops, and storytelling, building a community that understands the river and cares for her future.

What People Are Saying

“Meeting up with people from the whole catchment was so inspiring – it's easy to feel isolated in one part of the river, and finding so many people who share our love and commitment to the Medway was amazing and made me feel far more hopeful that together we can really help her to return to health.” 

— Pilgrimage Participant

“The water resilience event was a great opportunity for me to hear from community members and to be involved in building up ideas for a more resilient future. The event method was really brilliant and enabled brainstorming as well as building up ideas for practical action. I was pleased to be involved and it motivated me to take action going forwards.”

— Georgia Taylor, East Sussex County Councillor

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When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful. Your support fuels progress and brings hope where it's needed most.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Friends of the River Medway is currently in the process of a non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC). Donations to CICs are not usually eligible for Gift Aid or tax relief in the same way as registered charities. However, every contribution directly supports our environmental work, and we are committed to being transparent about how funds are used.

  • Your donation goes directly toward protecting and improving the River Medway, while also inspiring a deeper connection with the river. This includes river clean-up events, habitat restoration, community outreach, and educational activities, as well as the equipment and materials needed to carry out our work. We also organise walks, pilgrimages, and community events that celebrate the river and bring people closer to her. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we reinvest all income into creating positive environmental and community impact.

  • Absolutely: community involvement is at the heart of what we do. You can join river clean-ups, help with events, support awareness campaigns, or contribute your skills in other ways. We welcome individuals, groups, and local organisations who want to make a difference along the River Medway. Please get in touch at hello@formedway.org.

  • Yes, we gratefully accept in-kind support such as equipment, materials, professional services, or venue space for events. These contributions can make a huge difference to our work. If you have something to offer, please get in touch to discuss how it could help.

  • Yes, you can make a donation in honour or in memory of someone special. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate a loved one while supporting the health and future of the River Medway. If you’d like, we can also acknowledge your dedication in a suitable way.