Our supporters
How Save our Squirrels is funded
Save our Squirrels is currently funded largely through a generous grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. In addition to the grant funding we are supported by the following organisations:
The project has received funding from The Joicey Trust, Restore UK and the Post Code Lottery
Corporate Sponsorship
Save our Squirrels has received corporate sponsorship from the following organisations:
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Red Squirrels in South Scotland donated 1,000 grey squirrel traps on a permanent loan basis
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Restore UK - have donated £6,000 to Save our Squirrels to help us support local groups in Northumberland, specifically in the provision of traps and training in humane grey control.
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Studsvik UK - provided corporate sponsorship of nearly £4,000 to support an upgrade of the webcam system at the Whinlatter Red Squirrel Experience
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The Fairground - who import and sell fairly traded teas and coffees, has chosen to donate profits from the sale of their new organic Papua New Guinea coffee
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MBP Press, who produce many of our leaflets for us, also donated a major print run of our lovely gift cards
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Ullswater Steamers have donated all the profits made on three special red squirrel cruises
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Greggs the Bakers produced a special red squirrel biscuit in their North West stores, and donated a percentage of the profits
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James White Ltd featured SOS as their charity linked to their "Miss Potter" film promotion and made a generous donation
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Tourism Conservation Partnership has been acting as a major sponsor for red squirrel conservation in the North of England. Over the last few years the Parntership and their members, so far, have raised over £20,000.
We would like to say a huge Thank You to all these corporate sponsors for their continued support of the project. We would also like to thank the very many organisations and individuals who have made personal donations or fundraising activities.
Save our Squirrels Patron
Robin Page - author, broadcaster
Save our Squirrels is delighted that Robin Page, founder of the Countryside Restoration Trust, and an outspoken supporter of the red squirrel, has agreed to become a project patron. Robin's championing of the red squirrel cause in print and broadcast media has been outstanding in drawing public attention to the plight of the red squirrel, and we welcome his support.
Red Squirrel Conservation Awards
Save our Squirrels believes in publically recognising the contribution of individuals and groups to the cause of red squirrel conservation in the UK, and has created three orders of merit to allow us to do so:
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Saviour of the Red Squirrel - awarded to those who make a significant national contribution to red squirrel conservation, speak out for the plight of the red squirrel, and provide active support for conservation efforts wherever they can.
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Champion of the Red Squirrel - awarded to those make a significant contribution to red squirrel conservation, but who wish to be less actively involved in support
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Red Squirrel Animateurs - awarded to those who play an important role in stimulating support for the red squirrel at a local level, and who are actively involved in supporting the work of SoS.
We have been delighted to make the following awards:
Saviour of the Red Squirrel
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales.
In recognition of his passion for, and services to, Red Squirrel conservation in the United Kingdom.
Champion of the Red Squirrel
Countess Yoko Ceschina.
In recognition of her services to red squirrel conservation in the United Kingdom
Red Alert North England Patron
A passionate defender of the red squirrel in the House of Lords, Lord Inglewood has been Patron of Red Alert North England since 2006. An elected member of the House of Lords since 1999, he also served as an MEP for Cumbria/the North West from 1989 to 1994 and 1999 to 2004. He is a non-practising Barrister, called to the English Bar, and lives in the glorious country house of Hutton-in-the-Forest on the North Eastern edge of the Lake District.
Contact Save our Squirrels
If you would like more information about becoming a supporter, please contact Save our Squirrels.
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