This page details the benefits of becoming a member of the Our South Downs business community and links to the registration form.
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Why Join/ Membership

Become a Member

why join?

Take your Pledge and join Our South Downs, the sustainably minded business community powered by the South Downs National Park Authority.

You'll become part of an active network of like-minded businesses, gain access to all sorts of schemes and discounts, our newsletter, and get a head start on your journey towards a more sustainable future for your business and for the South Downs National Park.

Membership is FREE.

Become a member for free

Our South Downs is for you and your business if:

  • You're located in or around the South Downs National Park
  • Your business success relies wholly or partly on the protected landscape of the South Downs National Park
  • You see the business potential in becoming more sustainable and want support along the way
  • You're committed to working towards Net Zero with Nature Carbon Target for SDNP by 2040
  • You believe in a 'think local, act local' approach to supporting the rural economy

 

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Extra Membership Benefits

Green South Downs Sustainability Certification

Delivered with partners Green Tourism, Green South Downs is a first of its kind business sustainability certification for a protected landscape. Designed for SME's in and around the South Downs National Park, businesses get sustainability support and recognition for their efforts with Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. Available to all Our South Downs members

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Mentoring Discovery Session

Our South Downs Members can benefit from a free business mentoring discovery session from the Association of Business Mentors.

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Free Business Toolkit

Access to a downloadable toolkit of business resources and accompanying guidance, from Sussex Innovation Centre.

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The Network & Members Directory

Our South Downs Members can enjoy unlimited access to the secure community aimed at promoting and building strong and short rural supply chains between South Downs businesses. The interactive map feature makes it easy for members to find one another. Plus, groups and forums allow you to communicate and hear from others.

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Product/Service Directory

We believe in stronger, shorter rural supply chains. That's why we've created a searchable directory of Our South Down's members Products and Services - to help other consumers and businesses transact locally.  Searchable by anyone, listings limited to Our South Downs members.

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Venue Hire Discount

Discounted venue hire at the South Downs Centre, Midhurst.

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