Creekside Education Trust

Who we are

Creekside Education Trust

Creekside Education Trust is a nature conservation and outdoor education charity based on the banks of Deptford Creek.

For a quarter of a century, 'Creekside' has been a guardian of one of London’s most surprising and precious natural spaces: the tidal Deptford Creek, a tributary of the River Thames.

But Creekside is more than a wildlife charity.  We are educators, protectors, and community connectors. Our purpose is simple and powerful:

• To inspire people to connect with the wonder of urban wildlife 

In a time of climate crisis, nature loss, and urban disconnection, places like Creekside matter more than ever. We are not a relic of the past, we are a model for the future: grassroots, place-based charity showing what’s possible when people and nature thrive together.

Everything we do is rooted in three core pillars:

• Conservation of a rare and vital urban ecosystem

• Education that inspires connection, confidence, and curiosity

• Community partnership and engagement that puts local people at the heart of protecting what’s on their doorstep

Creekside reminds us that even in the middle of a city, nature can thrive - if we choose to see it, share it, and stand up for it.

Our culture and values

The Creekside Team of staff, volunteers and trustees are passionate about the work that we do and committed to harnesing the power of working together to achieve our mission of inspiring people to connect with the wonder of urban wildlife.

We operate from the Creekside Discovery Centre, on the banks of Deptford Creek, where we aim to make it a welcoming, fun and friendly place to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Creekside Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate. We are committed to ensuring diversity in our team and for all our roles. We particularly welcome applications from groups that are under-represented in the environmental sector