Background Information

The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is a locally-run conservation 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

Interim Chief Executive

6 months (subject to negotiation)
Izzy Godden

Trustee
Tom Anderton

Trustee
Ruth Eggins

Trustee

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Tean

Uninhabited Island between Tresco & St Martin's
Orange birds-foot

Ornithopus pinnatus
Summer Raffle 2021

Love Scilly? Take part in our first ever digital raffle this Summer to be in with the chance of winning one of our fantastic Scilly prize collections!
Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust confirms return of rare species

Locally-run, conservation charity, the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, confirms the first flowering Dwarf pansy (Viola kitaibeliana) on the uninhabited Island of Tean after 17 years absence.
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...
Dwarf pansy

Viola kitaibeliana
Awkward Auks & when to see them…

April heralds the return of our regionally, nationally and internationally important breeding seabirds, including our loveable "awkward Auks".
Puffin

Fratercula arctica
Seabirds

Scilly supports an internationally important seabird assemblage both in terms of numbers and diversity. The last full survey of all seabirds across the islands in 2015/16 confirmed ours as the most significant seabird colony in southwest England
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.