Dorset Wildlife Trust has just announced a brand new opportunity for businesses to give back to the local community, protect local green spaces for people and wildlife, and engage staff in health and wellbeing activities.
Managing nature reserves costs Dorset Wildlife Trust £2,277 each day – a huge sum, but perhaps not so considering the hard work and equipment needed to keep 1,950 hectares of vital habitats in top condition. It’s not always glamorous work, but it’s crucial for our wildlife’s future. Fencing, signage and walkways all need maintenance and sometimes replacement. Surveying and monitoring must be carried out regularly to be meaningful. Creating just 2km of hedgerow, an important habitat for many nesting birds and hazel dormice, costs £5,000. More must be created and maintained across our reserves to create more space for nature.
Sponsoring a nature reserve is an opportunity for your business to demonstrate your commitment to nature’s recovery in Dorset. And with 42 reserves across Dorset, you can choose a site close to you and your staff, to encourage employee wellbeing and engagement in nature. 100% of your sponsorship will be spent on improving local habitats for wildlife and access to local nature reserves. Every penny will be spent right here, in Dorset.
In return, we will build a sponsorship package tailored to your organisation. You can choose the length of sponsorship, and the nature reserve you sponsor. The list of potential benefits includes, but is not limited to:
- Your logo placed at the entrance to your sponsored nature reserve
- Your logo on Dorset Wildlife Trust’s webpage for your sponsored nature reserve
- A welcome post on all Dorset Wildlife Trust social media platforms announcing the sponsorship and your chosen nature reserve
- Brand exposure to our 27,000 members across Dorset and beyond
- First refusal for future sponsorship opportunities
- One team volunteer day for your employees on your sponsored nature reserve
- Invitations to exclusive events including a guided walk for your employees on your sponsored nature reserve
- Regular updates on wildlife conservation across Dorset via email.
For sponsorship agreements for two years or more, your logo will also feature in our printed Nature Reserves Guide, distributed to 27,000 Dorset Wildlife Trust members and a range of partners.
If you would like more information please get in touch with Emma Davies, Fundraising Manager via fundraising@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk.
www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/