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🦇 Join Sussex Bat Group
We’re always excited to welcome new members who share our passion for bats and their conservation. Whether you're a seasoned bat enthusiast or just starting out, there's a place for you in our community.
📝 How to Join
Complete the Membership Form
Please fill out the short form below with your details and preferences. This helps us get to know you and how you'd like to be involved.Pay Your Membership Fee
After submitting the form, use the PayPal button below to securely pay your annual membership fee. We offer the following membership options:Individual (one-time payment) – £6/year
Subscription (renews automatically)– £6/year
Confirmation
Once we receive your form and payment, we’ll be in touch to welcome you and share more about how you can get involved.
Please click on the Links to the Left to complete the 📋 Membership Application Form & 💳 Pay Your Membership Fee
🔐 Privacy Notice – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
As of 25th May 2018, new data protection legislation (GDPR) requires organisations to be transparent about how they collect, store, and use personal data. As a member of the Sussex Bat Group (SBG), please take a moment to read the following:
Who we are: The Sussex Bat Group (SBG) is a registered charity (No. 1103380), formed in 1984 to help conserve bats in East and West Sussex. We are a volunteer-led organisation affiliated with the Bat Conservation Trust.
Why we collect your data: We collect your personal information to manage your membership, send you our Belfry newsletter (by post or email), inform you about events and activities, and keep you updated on our conservation work.
What data we collect: We only collect the information you provide on your membership form—typically your name, address, email, telephone number, and (if applicable) bank details for Direct Debit payments. If you are part of our Bat Rescue network, we may also share your preferred contact details on our website to facilitate rescue coordination.
Your consent: By submitting your membership form, you consent to us using your information for the purposes outlined above. You can update your communication preferences or opt out at any time by contacting us.
Data security: Your information is stored securely on password-protected systems. We do not sell or share your data with third parties.
Your rights: You have the right to request access to the data we hold about you. We will respond within one month. If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Member Benefits
Access to the Belfry
Access to the Belfry
Local Events and Training
Local Events and Training
Opportunities to help with field surveys
Opportunities to help with field surveys
Join our ever growing bat carer network
Join our ever growing bat carer network
Build your knowledge and experience
Build your knowledge and experience
Run Bat Walks and Events in your local area
Run Bat Walks and Events in your local area
The Sussex Bat Group aims to produce a newsletter twice a year which updates members of the Group's activities, provides details of future events and rounds up bat stories from the news.
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