INVESTING IN JERSEY’S ENVIRONMENT
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR JERSEY
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handing overa cheque... - Karen Gallagher Marketing Manager
For many years, HSBC has been a long-standing supporter of the National Trust for Jersey. The Trust’s objectives complement HSBC’s own environmental and educational strategy enabling us to meet our social responsibility commitments. Our successful partnership has developed a genuine and professional relationship with the proven ability to work together to achieve joint objectives. It is not about simply handing over a cheque – it is about building a two-way dialogue between both parties and bringing our individual skills and experience together. It is a pleasure to work with the National Trust team – their passion and ability to deliver makes every project a success, with obvious benefits for our business as a whole.’
FORWARD
WELCOME The National Trust for Jersey is an independent, charitable and self funding organisation dedicated to preserving and safeguarding sites of historic and environmental interest for the benefit of the whole Island. Since our emergence in 1936, the necessity of rising to these challenging commitments has increased in importance year upon year. That we successfully manage to keep pace with such a varied programme of projects is due in many ways to the foresight and generous sponsorship of corporate members and local businesses. Set out within this sponsorship booklet is a wide and ambitious list of Trust projects tentatively programmed for this year. They range from the historical refurbishment of 16 New Street to the educational values of a new bird hide in St Ouen’s Bay; from the hugely popular series of west-coast sunset concerts to the restoration of a Victorian folly on the Island’s north coast. All are undoubtedly unusual, extremely worthwhile and, most importantly, are guaranteed to be of huge social benefit to the Island as a whole. The National Trust for Jersey would be extremely pleased to welcome you as a most valued partner should you wish to attach your corporate identity to one, or any, of our current projects. May I thank you in anticipation of a most worthy joint venture.
Mike Stentiford Mike Stentiford MBE President
CONSERVATION
HERITAGE
St. Ouen’s Pond Birdhide & Interpretation
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Manx Loaghtan Conservation Grazing Project
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Adopt a Meadow
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16 New Street Restoration Folly Restoration at Jardin D’Olivet
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EDUCATON
OPERATIONAL
COMMUNITY
Part-time Education Officer
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New Pickup and Tipper Vehicles
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Coastline Campaign: 23 Telescope
Coastline Campaign Film: Wild East
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Office Extension
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Events
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Woodland Wanders Website
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National Trust Website
Walled Garden Raised Beds
Dry Stone Walling Training Course
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Community Engagement
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CONSERVATION
ST. OUEN’S POND BIRD HIDE & INTERPRETATION
BIRD HIDES OFFER PEOPLE AN INSIGHT INTO THE FASCINATING LIVES OF OUR LOCAL BIRDLIFE
BACKGROUND St Ouen’s Pond wetland is one of the Island’s most important ecological areas and is a haven for rare and threatened wildlife including such species as the Jersey Orchid, Marsh Harrier, Cetti’s Warbler and Bittern. Over 190 species of bird have been recorded at the Pond over the last decade and as such it is one of the Island’s best places for bird watching. The majority of this nature reserve has restricted public access and so the bird hides offer the opportunity to get “close up” without causing any disturbance to the unique and precious environment.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT Placement of Sponsor’s plaque on hide. Project of high profile media interest.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Bird Hide Sum required: £6,000 (Project secured by The Channel Islands Cooperative Society) Birdhide Interpretation including 4 wildlife panels and audio system Sum required: £3,000
ISLAND BENEFITS Amenity: A popular visitor attraction. Education: Capacity to accommodate primary and secondary school groups. Conservation: Bird records are indicators of the ecological health of the site.
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CONSERVATION
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MANX LOAGHTAN CONSERVATION GRAZING PROJECT
THE PROJECT OBJECTIVE IS TO ESTABLISH A GRAZING FLOCK TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT LEADING TO THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE HEATHLAND LANDSCAPE AND HABITATS.
BACKGROUND The rugged north coast of Jersey is one of the Island’s most stunning and dramatic locations and has been proposed to be designated as a National Park within the Island Plan. It forms an almost continuous belt of natural wild landscape from St. Catherine’s to Les Landes and contains an intricate network of habitats supporting a wide variety of wildlife. Despite its beauty and importance it is an area suffering ecological decline. Up until the beginning of the Twentieth Century the coastal headlands and north facing escarpments were an important part of the rural economy. Cattle, ponies and sheep would have grazed upon these areas and gorse and bracken would have been collected for fuel and bedding respectively. Today such practices no longer take place and bracken and scrub has encroached, leading to a decline in biodiversity and resulted in many coastal and heathland species becoming extinct locally. In 2008 the Trust reintroduced 20 primitive Manx Loagthan sheep into an area of 180 vergees between Sorel Point and Devil’s Hole to open up the scrub landscape, to improve and safeguard the heathland habitats and to increase biodiversity. A shepherd has been brought on board and it is planned to build the flock up to a sustainable size over the next five years. This is an exciting long term project which is at the forefront of the Trust’s countryside conservation work. A detailed management plan is available for further perusal.
ISLAND BENEFITS Conservation: Grazing will open up the heathland landscape and improve biodiversity. Education: Included with in an annual guided walk programme. Agriculture: Locally produced meat and wool to be sold within the Island and making use of land outside of the standard agricultural system. Heritage: Reintroduction of sustainable farming on coastal slopes. Link with extinct Jersey sheep. Tourism: Attraction for tourists and locals. Community: Public Involvement through volunteer shepherding. Reconnecting people with Jersey’s past.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS Sponsor’s Logo to be displayed on trailer. Sponsors logo on each panel.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Livestock Trailer Sum required: £5,200 (Project secured) Grazing Area Interpretation Panels Sum required: £2,000 Heather regeneration area - anti rabbit fencing is required to protect young heather seedlings Sum required £1,250 Botanical survey equipment Sum required £300
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ADOPT A MEADOW
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE BIODIVERSITY OF THE TRUST’S SMALL MEADOWS THROUGH ANNUAL ACTIVE MANAGEMENT.
BACKGROUND Until the mid-twentieth century wet meadows were an essential part of the Jersey farming system. The meadows not only provided valuable grazing land for Jersey cattle but were also cut for hay to provide valuable winter cattle feed and bedding. This form of consistent management resulted in a rich stable ecosystem of meadow flora and fauna. However, changes in lifestyles and farming practices have resulted in fewer meadows being managed in this way leading to neglect and scrub invasion, with a resultant loss of biodiversity.
ISLAND BENEFITS Heritage: Restoration of countryside character. Conservation: Improvement in biodiversity.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT Placement of Sponsor’s plaque on meadow gate. Potential to generate a high level of publicity. Staff engagement in practical conservation work.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Trust is seeking assistance with the management of a meadow for a minimum two year period. There are 8 potential meadow sites and the partnership scheme would involve: Purchasing fencing infrastructure to allow grazing. Assisting with the cost of the annual hay cuts as necessary to improve biodiversity. Active engagement with sponsor’s staff undertaking conservation work during agreed “away days”. Estimated costs vary depending on size of meadow. Sums required: £1,000 to £3,000
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16 NEW STREET RESTORATION
ST HELIER’S FINEST EARLY GEORGIAN HOUSE NEEDS YOUR HELP!
BACKGROUND Acquired by the National Trust for Jersey in 2003 for the princely sum of £1, the Trust has now spent over a £1,000,000 in permanently securing the future of one of St Helier’s most important historic buildings. Rot, decay, and threatened demolition have been replaced by an expertly repaired building resplendent with panelling and perfectly epitomising the bygone eras of Early Georgian and Regency Jersey. Fortunately to date the Trust has been able to achieve this vision by using funds bequeathed by the late Mrs Houston, but now faces a substantial shortfall of just over £250,000. Undoubtedly a mountain to climb but with your help and support in purchasing the items detailed overleaf, we are confident that we can achieve our dream of opening our very first historic house to the public by May 2010.
ISLAND BENEFITS Heritage: Protection of one of St Helier’s most important historic buildings. Education: A unique opportunity to learn and experience Georgian life in Jersey. Community: Improving the streetscape and historic character of St Helier. Tourism: A new tourism attraction for the Island. Corporate: Will be available for small functions and meetings.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT Potential to generate a high level of publicity. Permanent acknowledgement within the building. An opportunity to demonstrate positive engagement with a key community project.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES To assist with the final phase of this landmark restoration project: See overleaf for further details.
16 NEW STREET RESTORATION COSTS: STONE FLOORING £12,000 or £1,500 a tonne Specifically sourced from St. Aldhelm’s Quarry, the Swanage stone flooring has been hand tooled to reflect true Georgian craftsmanship and will grace the main hallway, restored period kitchen and rear yard.
INTERNAL IRONMONGERY £800 for 8 sets of shutter bars £600 for 6 pairs of H shaped hinges £200 for 2 pairs of Butterfly hinges £800 for 8 brass rim locks
C18 DELFT TILES £1,500 or £100 a tile Discovered during opening up works these fine C18 hand painted tiles are a significant part of the building’s history. Unfortunately a number were damaged or missing and so The Jackfield Conservation Studio in Ironbridge has been commissioned to supply matching reproductions.
SANITARY WARE £2,000 or £666 per cubicle Long gone are the days of Georgian “bucket and chuck it” and our new modern water closets will require up to date facilities from hand driers to dual flush.
LATH AND PLASTER £2,000 for lath or £1,500 for plaster or £150 for horse hair Traditional craftsmanship has been used to repair the lath and plaster ceilings in their entirety, with horse hair being used as a binder.
CAST IRON RAILINGS & STONE £11,000 for 126 railings or £87 per railing
COPINGS £4,250 for stone coping or £300 per metre The existing concrete slab to the front of the building will be excavated and replaced with a garden evoking a Regency shrubbery and suitably guarded by new cast iron railings atop a rendered wall capped by stone copings.
From H shaped hinges to shutter bars, hand forged ironmongery is the crucial nuts and bolts of the building’s fabric. Essential for keeping the doors shut, the shutters secure and non-paying visitors out!
INTERIOR DECORATION £4,500 for wallpaper or £900 per roll £4,000 for graining the Club Room £2,500 for gilding the Club Room It is intended to largely interpret the house as it was in 1821 the year of George IV’s Coronation. Decorative schemes will be typical of the Regency period including hand blocked wallpapers copied from original fragments, distempers and dead flat oils. However, the Club Room will be evocative of the late Victorian period with graining and gilding.
EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETATION £25,000 – Camera, Lights, Action! The Trust is determined that No 16 will not simply be an old style house museum constrained by ropes and keep off notices, but more importantly will be actively used by the community and provide a unique window into the world of Georgian Jersey. We want visitors to be surprised, enthralled and enchanted and this will be achieved by subtle interpretation which will breathe life and atmosphere into the building. Open fires and a working kitchen are just part of the intended tableau, but we need additional funding if our full vision is to become a reality.
HERITAGE
JOINERY £500 for a new front door £500 for the re-instated library shelves £500 for repair of panelling by the stairs £1,000 for polishing the mahogany spindles £1,000 for repair of the ebonised trophy cabinet £1,200 for sink unit for Georgian kitchen £1,200 for kitchen table with work board Without a doubt it is the skilful joinery which distinguishes No 16 as a house of quality. Fielded panelling, pediments, cornicing, pilasters and fine mahogany spindles clearly demonstrate the fine skill of the Georgian craftsmen and the architectural fashions of the day. The Trust’s own skilled work force has already undertaken an immense amount of repair, but a few key items remain.
CATERING KITCHEN £9,000 for catering kitchen To secure the future maintenance of No 16, the Club Room and Dining Rooms will be made available for small functions. For this venture to succeed it has been necessary to integrate a range of modern facilities in the new rear extension including a small kitchenette.
CARPETS AND CURTAINS £20,000 for carpets (Estimated) £20,000 for curtains (Estimated) It is hoped to be able to commission The Grosvenor Wilton Company to reproduce Regency pattern carpets for the Drawing Room and Dining Room. In addition curtains will be designed and made up for the Drawing Room, Bedroom, Library and Dining Room.
LET THERE BE LIGHT KITCHEN IRONWORK £7,500 for a kitchen range £750 for a pair of Spit Rack £650 for a drip pan £350 for spits and holdfast £340 for a boiler furnace door £240 for a stone trivet £150 for a chimney bar and hanger £110 for a beckon hook £120 for 2 pot hooks It was always hoped that No 16 would have a fully working period kitchen so as to tangibly demonstrate Georgian working life and cookery. From trivets to spits the kitchen requires a wealth of equipment to successfully concoct the Regency flavours of possets, syllabubs and mock turtle soup.
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£19,000 for patent glazing £5,000 for period light fittings Although a new small extension has been constructed to the rear of the building, it was always intended that natural light would once again enter the dining room and kitchen windows. This has been achieved by installing a long section of specialist glazing between the rear elevation of the house and the extension. Light now floods the space and visitors can enjoy the fine masonry work of the back wall. Meanwhile inside the building discreet period light fittings will be utilised to create sufficient light without compromising the historic integrity and atmosphere of No 16.
HERITAGE
FOLLY RESTORATION AT JARDIN D’OLIVET
AN OPPORTUNITY TO RESTORE AN HISTORIC GARDEN FOLLY IN THE PUBLIC AREA OF JARDIN D’OLIVET
BACKGROUND The Rockmount de Moustiers gardens were once extensive and within these gardens were a number of follies. The majority of the gardens are now sadly long gone but the crumbling structures of the follies remain. The Trust has already undertaken structural repairs to consolidate the walls of the main folly and would now like to complete the project by making the building wind and water tight with the addition of a roof, door and windows.
ISLAND BENEFITS Heritage: Protection of a unique and locally rare Victorian structure.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT Potential to generate a high level of publicity. On-site plaque with long term exposure. Well visited building.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Folly restoration Sum required: £5,000
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PART-TIME EDUCATION OFFICER
TO EMPLOY AN EDUCATION OFFICER TO CO-ORDINATE AND DEVELOP THE TRUST’S ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME AND TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A STRUCTURED ANNUAL WALKING/LECTURE SERIES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.
BACKGROUND Within recent years the Trust has developed a series of stand alone education packages including Meet the Miller, Rockpool Rambles, Bug Safari and Kicking Leaves and Hugging Trees. These activities are extremely popular with demand outstripping supply despite the countryside team leading approximately 45 walks per year. The current education programme, although successful, is fairly ad hoc and at times stretches the countryside team and diverts them away from practical conservation duties. The Trust would like to employ a part-time Education Officer to bring all of the existing packages together and to develop and to lead a well co-ordinated schedule of educational activities for all sectors of the community. Ideally a 3 year commitment would be necessary for this project.
ISLAND BENEFITS Education: Development of an educational programme in liaison with Island schools to promote conservation of the natural environment and to highlight the importance of local history to our culture and sense of identity. Public programme of walks, talks and workshops. Conservation: Raises awareness of conservation issues. Community: Free lectures, walks & educational activities.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS Development of exclusive working relationship on educational matters. All produced educational material and media releases to include sponsors logo etc. Demonstration of sponsor’s commitment to education in Jersey and CSR.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Part-time Education Officer Sum required: £15,580 per annum (22.5hrs per week at £12/hr plus 6% social and 5% pension entitlement) Marketing for walks Sum required: £1,500
EDUCATION
COASTLINE CAMPAIGN FILM: WILD EAST
FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF WILD NORTH AND WILD WEST, THE TRUST WOULD LIKE TO COMMISSION FILM-MAKER SUE DALY TO PRODUCE A FILM ON THE EAST COAST OF JERSEY AS PART OF ITS ONGOING COASTLINE CAMPAIGN.
BACKGROUND The Trust is keen to follow on from other wildlife documentaries based on Jersey’s coastline by producing Wild East, an exploration of the eastern shores of Jersey focusing on the history, life stories, industries and wildlife. The East Coast is an area of striking beauty and home to Jersey’s most prestigious ecosystem, namely the rocky offshore and inter-tidal habitats stretching from Havre des Pas to Gorey Castle. This area is of international ecological importance and has been designated as a Ramsar site.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS Sponsor’s logo on DVD cover. Sponsor’s acknowledgment at the end of the film. Opportunity to broadcast on Channel Television . Opportunity to undertake corporate promotion at launch event.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Production of Wild East Sum required: £10,000
ISLAND BENEFITS Education: Raises awareness of Ramsar designation and the inherent value of our coastline to all sectors of the community - a free copy will be provided to each of the Island’s schools. It should be noted that Wild North and Wild West are regularly used as educational tools to instigate discussion on the value of coastal habitats. Fund Raising: All proceeds from the sale of films will go towards the Coastline Campaign enabling the Trust to restore and acquire further areas of coastline.
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WOODLAND WANDERS WEBSITE
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO CREATE AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE TO HELP CHILDREN VIRTUALLY EXPLORE WILDLIFE FOUND WITHIN THE ISLAND’S WOODLANDS
BACKGROUND Jersey’s woods are wonderful, interesting places to explore and are full of fascinating birds and animals. The Trust owns several woodlands in the Island including those at Fern Valley, Vallée des Vaux, and St. Peter’s Valley. During the year, the Countryside Rangers lead a number of guided woodland walks and in 2009 a self-guided nature trail was constructed along the footpath in St Peter’s Valley. This was created to accompany a children’s educational book entitled “Kicking Leaves and Hugging Trees” which was co-written with Trees for Life. The Trust already has two children’s education websites namely Bug Safari and Rockpool Rambles. These sites are linked to the Island’s main Education website and are used by schools during lessons. A Woodland Wanders website would complement these sites and would be a fun and interactive way for children to discover and explore the Island’s woodlands and its wildlife.
ISLAND BENEFITS Education: A virtual woodland exploration site to supplement outdoor activities and engage people with local conservation.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS Corporate logo on website. Acknowledgement in media release.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Design and development of website Sum required: £5,000
NEW PICKUP VEHICLE
A NEW 4WD VEHICLE IS NEEDED BY THE COUNTRYSIDE TEAM IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT PRACTICAL CONSERVATION WORK
BACKGROUND Vehicle access to the Trust’s 160 sites in all weathers and conditions is essential to the ongoing work of the countryside team. Presently the countryside team comprises 4 rangers using 2 aged two-seater pickups and unfortunately only one of these vehicles is a 4 wheel drive, resulting in frequent logistical problems. The number of seats is also a limiting factor as the Trust receives regular requests by members of the public and corporations wishing to assist the team with practical conservation work. A new 4 seater 4WD vehicle would allow easier movement of conservation volunteers and effectively improve the labour resources of the Trust. In addition it would reduce CO² emissions, vehicle mileage, and overall fuel costs.
ISLAND BENEFITS Conservation: Essential for everyday conservation duties. Climate: Reduction in emissions and increased fuel efficiency. Community: A four cab vehicle enables a greater staff and volunteer capacity.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT Sponsor’s branding on the vehicle providing a highly visible opportunity to promote company’s CSR programme.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Purchase of new Trust vehicle Sum required: £17,000
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NEW TIPPER VEHICLE
TO PURCHASE A TIPPER VAN TO MOVE MATERIALS AND LARGE ITEMS BETWEEN NATIONAL TRUST SITES
BACKGROUND A new tipper vehicle is required to be used by both the Properties and Countryside teams to assist with moving materials such as timber, aggregate, vegetation cuttings and large items to and from sites. This type of vehicle is essential for the day to day operations of the Trust and, unfortunately, the previous tipper, a 1992 Ford Transit, has been retired from the fleet as costs for repair and maintenance considerably outweigh the value of the vehicle. The Trust would expect a similar 15 year lifespan from any new tipper purchased.
ISLAND BENEFITS Conservation: Essential for everyday conservation duties. Climate: Reduction in emissions and increased fuel efficiency. Community: A four cab vehicle enables a greater staff and volunteer capacity.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT Sponsor’s branding on the vehicle provides a highly visible opportunity to promote company’s CSR programme.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Purchase of Tipper vehicle Sum required: £20,000
OFFICE EXTENSION
A NEW OFFICE SPACE IS REQUIRED AT THE ELMS IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE 3 EXTRA WORK STATIONS.
BACKGROUND The Trust office currently employs two full time and two part time members of staff who manage and carry out the day to day operations of the Trust. This workforce is supplemented by regular volunteers who kindly give up their time to come in and help out with basic administration. At times the office can find itself cramped as there are only a limited number of workstations and so the Trust is seeking to convert a downstairs storage area into new work space to accommodate a fund raiser and extra volunteers.
ISLAND BENEFITS Operational: The Trust has very limited resources and therefore volunteer involvement is crucial to its ability to undertake its current work load.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT A sponsor’s plaque within the office. Potential to generate a high level of publicity.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Office conversion Sum required: £12,500 inclusive of £2,500 for 3 computer stations and telephones.
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NATIONAL TRUST WEBSITE
TO DESIGN AND BUILD A NEW WEBSITE FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR JERSEY TO CLEARLY CONVEY THE WORK OF THE TRUST AND TO GIVE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON ACTIVITIES, CAMPAIGNS & EVENTS
BACKGROUND Development of a new National Trust for Jersey website will provide the tools for the Trust to support and promote awareness campaigns, formalise and expand the online educational resources already in existence, provide a greater degree of coverage of the everyday work and of the many sites maintained by the Trust for the good of the Island. It will also allow for greater operational efficiency in addition to the opportunity for revenue generation with online booking/donation and payment facilities. The site features will include a sites listing and map with further site details; Members E-newsletter functionality; events listings; calendar based site booking and payment; ‘donate now’ payment; Forum, blog, news and press releases. All of this provided through a central content management system that can be maintained on an ongoing basis by the Trust.
ISLAND BENEFITS Education: A key resource for Island schools and the general public. Engagement: Opportunity for the public to easily engage with work of conservation organisation.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT Sponsor’s branding and link on the website providing a wonderful opportunity to promote company’s CSR programme to all sectors of the community.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Design and development of website Sum required: £10,000
COASTLINE CAMPAIGN: TELESCOPE
FOLLOWING THE RESTORATION OF DEVIL’S HOLE, THE NATIONAL TRUST WISHES TO INSTALL A COIN OPERATED VISITOR TELESCOPE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE COASTLINE CAMPAIGN
BACKGROUND Devil’s Hole is a prime tourist attraction with an estimated 50,000 visitors per year. It is a wonderful spot to enjoy breathtaking views of our coastline, as well as bird life and the other Channel Islands in the far distance. Unfortunately despite its unique location, interesting history and geological interest, there is very little interpretation in situ and the site has suffered a lack of investment over a number of years. However, in 2009 the Trust, aided by the Royal Monmouthshire Regiment, undertook extensive landscaping works transforming the visitor site from a tired attraction into one more in keeping with the beautiful rugged landscape of the surrounding area. New interpretation is central to the project and together with a number of information panels, the Trust is planning to install a coin operated telescope to raise money for the Coastline Campaign.
ISLAND BENEFITS Amenity: A perfect vantage point to see the North Coast, its wildlife and the other Channel Islands. Tourism: To improve key infrastructure for this popular visitor attraction. Conservation: Raise funds to acquire and safeguard other coastal land.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT Sponsor’s logo on telescope.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Acquisition of coin operated telescope Sum required: £1,800
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WALLED GARDEN RAISED BEDS
THIS PROJECT SEEKS FUNDING TO CONSTRUCT 6 RAISED BRICK BEDS IN THE ELMS FRUIT AND VEGETABLE WALLED GARDEN
BACKGROUND The 18th Century walled garden at the Trust’s head offices at The Elms in St. Mary is one of the site’s most striking features. Since 2002 the garden has been managed by a group of volunteers for growing fruit and vegetables. Presently the vegetables are grown in a series of raised wooden beds. Unfortunately these wooden beds require high levels of maintenance and in 2009 it was decided to replace these wooden beds with brick beds, built in phases over the next few years. The first 6 beds were constructed by a visiting army unit during the summer of 2009.
ISLAND BENEFITS Community: The walled garden is a community garden entirely managed by volunteers, growing fruit and vegetables to be sold locally.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT Acknowledgement in the Trust newsletter. Corporate engagement within the garden.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Construction of 6 brick beds Sum required: £800 per bed by contractor
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EVENTS
AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPONSOR A NATIONAL TRUST FOR JERSEY EVENT
BACKGROUND The annual events calendar for the National Trust for Jersey is packed with a wide variety of events including guided walks, workshops, lectures, markets and special event days. All of the events provided by the Trust require financial input to cover costs such as staff time and marketing as well as specific costs to cover materials or hiring fees. The cost for each event varies and should you require any further information on sponsoring any of the events listed below please contact Karen Evans on 483193.
ANNUAL EVENTS LISTS Heritage Open Day This is an annual Nationwide event which celebrates heritage and gives an opportunity for the public to visit historic and interesting buildings for free one day per year. Sponsorship would include the funding of special activities at the various properties as well as covering marketing costs. Sunset Concert This is an annual open air concert at Grantez, St Ouen held against the backdrop of the setting sun. The music is light and lively and the event is regularly attended by over 1,000 people each year who come to listen to the music whilst relaxing on picnic rugs with the odd glass of wine. Sponsorship would entail marketing, band hire and coverage of administration costs. Lectures The Trust holds a number of lectures throughout the year, which cover a range of interesting conservation topics. Sponsorship would entail booking fees, marketing and room hire.
Stepping Out The Trust leads a monthly walking programme covering a wide variety of subjects and topics within the Island. Sponsorship to cover marketing and administration costs. Black Butter A traditional Jersey event that takes place over a weekend in late October. A wonderful community celebration with music, laughter and hands on involvement in the making of the black butter. Sponsorship to include marketing, kids events, ghost walk and Saturday market. Christmas Event Each year the Trust organises a Christmas event complete with a traditional Father Christmas and selling festive goodies and winter warmers.
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DRY STONE WALLING TRAINING COURSE
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN SEVERAL VOLUNTEERS AND TRUST STAFF MEMBERS IN THE ART OF DRY STONE WALLING
BACKGROUND The National Trust for Jersey cares for over 2% of Jersey’s countryside and much of this land has dry stone walls in various states of repair. These walls were once important practical features, marking boundaries and acting as stock barriers, and are very much part of our rural heritage. To repair a metre of dry stone wall costs approximately £100 and as a consequence repairing large stretches of wall is beyond the financial capabilities of the Trust. The Trust would therefore like to train 10-20 volunteers to carry out dry stone walling, so that supervised volunteer work parties could move from site to site repairing neglected walls and other historic features. There would be numerous benefits in establishing such a scheme and it is felt that such conservation work would appeal to a large variety of people.
ISLAND BENEFITS Agriculture: Repaired walls act as stock barriers. Heritage/Conservation: Restoration of important rural historic features. Community: Community volunteer engagement.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT Supporting a long term restoration project. Potential to generate a high level of publicity. Potential for staff engagement in practical conservation work.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Training course Sum required: £2,000 Work party tools Sum required: £1,000
C mmunity Engagement
THE TRUST VERY MUCH WELCOMES CORPORATE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TASKS AND REGULARLY MAKES GOOD USE OF KIND WILLING HANDS AS WELL AS A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION FOR MATERIALS AND SITE MANAGEMENT.
In 2010 there are several projects in place which require volunteer groups and an updated list of tasks can be viewed on the digital version of this book available on our website. Our key area for community projects in 2010 is ‘Adopt a Meadow’ and this focuses on enhancing and protecting the Trust’s meadows. Please see page 6 for further details.
For any enquiries regarding Community Engagement Projects, Memberships, Events, Sites, etc. to: The National Trust for Jersey The Elms, La Chève Rue, St. Mary, JE3 3EN Jersey Tel + 44 (0) 1534 483 193 Fax + 44 (0) 1534 485 434 Email: enquiries@nationaltrustjersey.org.je www.nationaltrustjersey.org.je
“SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR JERSEY TEAM CAN LEAD TO MOMENTOUS RESULTS!”
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Tel: +44 (0) 1534 856566 • Mob:+44 (0) 7797 756807 La Port, La Rue du Pont, St. Saviour JE2 7HT
A LINE IN THE SAND 2009
INTERESTED IN INVESTING? If you are interested in enquiring about any of these projects please do not hesitate to contact either Jon Horn or Charles Alluto at the contact details shown below; The National Trust for Jersey, The Elms, La Chève Rue, St. Mary, JE3 3EN Jersey Tel + 44 (0) 1534 483 193 - Fax + 44 (0) 1534 485 434 Email: enquiries@nationaltrustjersey.org.je - www.nationaltrustjersey.org.je
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT