The Surrey Hills Board was established in 2008 as a Joint Management Committee to develop policies and programmes to:
- Protect and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the Surrey Hills
- Enhance public understanding and enjoyment of the area
- Promote the social and economic well being of the area, particularly in regard to enterprises that achieve the above two objectives.
The Core (funding) Members of the Surrey Hills Board are:
- Guildford Borough Council
- Mole Valley District Council
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Tandridge District Council
- Surrey County Council
- Waverley Borough Council
- Natural England
- The National Trust
The Advisory (non funding) Members are:
- National Farmers Union
- Country Land and Business Association
- Surrey Wildlife Trust
- CPRE Surrey
- Surrey County Association of Parish & Town Councils (SCAPTC)
The Surrey Hills Partnership is an advisory forum that supports and scrutinizes the work of the Board.