Background Information

The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is an independent and locally run charity that champions, values and manages our landscapes for the benefit of current and future generations of islanders and visitors. Any money raised on Scilly will benefit Scilly.

Our mission is:

To protect, restore and create sustainable , nature-rich habitats on the land and in the seas around us
To promote the enjoyment, appreciation, understanding and value of the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
To be respected in the island community and beyond as an exemplar organisation in evidence-based nature conservation
To support the Isles of Scilly economy by operating as a viable business, employer and by showing leadership

Eco-pledge

What we are doing to minimise our own impact on the environment & reduce our carbon footprint Read more

Governance & Policy

Everything you need to know about how the Trust is governed and run day to day Read more

Our Ambassadors

Two times Olympic Rowing Champion, Helen Glover & naturalist and TV presenter Steve Backshall are our first ambassadors Read more

Our Status

What type of organisation is the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust and how do we operate? Read more

The Wildlife Trusts

There are 46 Wildlife Trusts covering the UK. Read more

Latest

Portuguese Man O'War (PMO'W)

Physalia physalis

Statistics & SPA's: Scilly's Seabirds ~ A Round-Up of 2020

2020 has been a pretty tough year for many people, with a variety of ups and downs. The world of conservation has reflected this roller coaster ride, with much of our work, and wildlife, being impacted including our annual seabird surveys.

Seabird Monitoring & Research Project 2020 technical report

This report summaries the results of fieldwork conducted between July and September 2020 (thanks to part funding from the Isles of Scilly AONB delivery programme)

Tean's Teeny Tiny Tenants

Tean may be one of Scilly's larger uninhabited Islands but she is home to some of Scilly's smallest non-human inhabitants. Find out why our Ranger Team will be on Tean this week, the work they will be doing and why...

Tean's Teeny Tiny Tenants

Statistics & SPA's: Scilly's Seabirds ~ A Round-Up of 2020

Cornwall Marine Coastal Code

Marine wildlife is easily disturbed by humans; we are in their space after all! Click here if you have seen marine wildlife being disturbed and you want to report it

Awkward Auks & when to see them…

April heralds the return of our regionally, nationally and internationally improtant breeding seabirds, including our loveable "awkward Auks". Will they notice that this year is a little different?

Protecting and Restoring Nature Is More Essential Than Ever

The Wildlife Trusts – a movement of 46 charities across the UK – are, like others, dealing with unprecedented challenges caused by coronavirus. Restoring nature in the UK – one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world – has become harder than ever during the pandemic. At the same time, people are seeking solace in nature to relieve the hardships caused by lockdown.

When the Aliens Landed

It's getting to that time of year again, Autumn/Winter Storms are coming; that means EPIC beachcombing and beachy finds. Here's what happened two years ago, the aliens landed!

Our achievements for nature and people

Over 50% of Scilly is safeguarded for nature because of our work

Natalie Rance

Marine Ranger

How we are funded

76% of current (2018.19) funding is from time-limited grants; it's time to change how our work is paid for.....

Dare To Be Wild!

Dare to be wild! The newly released five year review of The Wildlife Trust's #30DaysWild campaign evaluates the benefits and long-lasting "feel-good factor" of participating in the nature challenge that inspires daily acts of nature engagement every day during June.