Reserve Guardians
Protecting Cornwall’s Wildlife, Climate, and Communities
Nature is in crisis. In the last 40 years, UK biodiversity has declined by 41%, with 15% of species now at risk of extinction. Human activity continues to drive habitat loss and climate change, with devastating consequences for both wildlife and people.
At Cornwall Wildlife Trust, we are working to reverse this decline. We manage 59 nature reserves across 2,000 hectares, safeguarding vulnerable species, restoring habitats, and capturing carbon to combat climate change.
But conservation isn’t just about protecting wildlife, it’s about creating a healthier, more resilient Cornwall. By restoring nature, we boost biodiversity, tackle climate change, and enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our goal is to build a thriving ecological network, where nature has the space to recover, adapt, and continue providing for us all. Together, we can create a Cornwall where both wildlife and people flourish.
Protecting Cornwall’s Wild Places
Caring for Cornwall’s nature reserves takes constant dedication. Every year, managing these extraordinary landscapes costs over £720,000, ensuring that wildlife can thrive and habitats remain protected.
We are looking for businesses that share our vision for a wilder Cornwall to partner with us as Reserve Guardians. By supporting our reserves work, you’ll be restoring nature, increasing biodiversity, and combatting climate change, ensuring these special places can be enjoyed for generations to come.
As a Reserve Guardian, your business can choose a reserve that resonates with you. It might be one close to your offices, one loved by your community, or a place that provides a home for a species your team is passionate about. However you choose, your support will leave a lasting impact on Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places.
We're really proud of our relationship with Cornwall Wildlife Trust and were delighted to become Reserve Guardians. We had been reviewing our charitable giving and were feeling like we wanted the money we donated to be more visible to us and our team, and so becoming guardians of a nature reserve just over the road from our workshop was the perfect solution. As a business, we can feel connected to every penny we donate and we are also giving our time to bring the nature reserve back to life, both for wildlife and our local communityGreen & Blue
Our Nature Reserves
Find a nature reserve near your businessBecome a Reserve Guardian & Protect Cornwall’s Wild Places
Our Reserve Guardians scheme starts from £2,000 + VAT, giving your business the opportunity to protect and restore Cornwall’s incredible nature reserves.
By joining, your impact goes beyond just one site. Funds raised through the Reserve Guardians scheme are pooled into our Reserves Fund, ensuring that all 59 of our reserves receive the care and attention they need year-round. That means your support isn’t just helping one place; it’s protecting Cornwall’s wildlife on a much bigger scale.
To find out more about becoming a Reserve Guardian or to check which reserves are currently available, get in touch:
📞 Call: 07932 545538
📧 Email: Rowan.Hartgroves@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
If you have any questions about how funds are used, we’d be happy to discuss our approach. Your business has the power to make a lasting difference. let’s create a wilder Cornwall together. 🌿
