Great Things Ahead

There’s every reason to be positive about what Durham Wildlife Trust can achieve in the coming years. We have great people supporting and working for us, big ideas for nature recovery and we’re learning new ways of getting our message across to more people than ever before. All vital ingredients if we want to succeed, but until now there’s always been something missing and progress was slow as a result. What was the missing ingredient? Money.

That perhaps sounds a bit simplistic as the Trust has always been backed by incredibly generous supporters and funders and, as a result, has been able to achieve significant things. We have always made a difference, but the challenges facing the natural world are enormous, and increasing every year as a result of climate change.

In the past, government and the private sector simply weren’t investing the resources needed to address the challenges facing nature. It was left to charities like Durham Wildlife Trust to make the case for nature. Now, government and business seem to have woken up to the economic and social benefits of nature. Not investing in nature simply isn’t an option if society is to prosper.

New legislation is driving investment and Durham Wildlife Trust has more than 50 years’ experience in making a positive difference for people and wildlife across our patch. No one is better placed to make sure that the money that is beginning to become available is invested in the right way. Challenges remain and the scale of investment needed is significant but with great people behind us and a track record of success, Durham Wildlife Trust is ready for the future. And it’s spring!

Jim Cokill Director

Many thanks to all our corporate members for their ongoing support