Corporate supporters

ALPKIT

ALPKIT Foundation supported Earth Trust’s education programme in 2019, 2020 and 2023.

“We are very happy to support Earth Trust. Their countryside site is a patchwork of wildlife-rich habitats and is a great place for kids to experience the outdoors and learn about nature while having fun. It fits right in with our aim that people should #GoNicePlacesDoGoodThings.”
Col, ALPKIT Trustee

Asset Creation Team

Corporate Member 2023.

Beard Charitable Foundation

The Beard Charitable Foundation has supported Earth Trust since 2020 and is building on that through 2022/23.

“As a family-run construction business with a people-first ethos, supporting people and organisations in the areas where we work is an essential part of our commitment to being a good neighbour and helping to create thriving communities. In partnership, we see real opportunity to bring positive change for local economies, communities and people – leaving a lasting legacy and helping to be better tomorrow than we are today.”

D S Smith Charitable Foundation

The DS Smith Charitable Foundation funded the creation of a new Earth School workshop on biodiversity to be used with visiting school groups. The DS Smith Foundation also supports other charities engaged in conservation of the environment and providing training or educational opportunities.

Earthwise Girls

Earthwise Girls became an Earth Trust Corporate Member in 2023.

“At Earthwise Girls, we believe that you don’t have to be big to make a difference. We can all take small steps towards sustainability. Together, our small steps add up to make a big difference to the world around us. As a local business, we’ve seen the positive changes that the Earth Trust has made in Oxfordshire. We feel it’s important to invest in the future of our natural world, and are proud to support the work of the Earth Trust with our corporate membership.”

Five Little Pigs

Five Little Pigs became the first Earth Trust Corporate Member in 2023.

Grundon Waste Management

Grundon Waste Management Ltd match-funded one of our public appeals in 2021 so that the first £2,000 raised was doubled up to £4,000 through their generous donation.

“We’re pleased to be supporting the Earth Trust’s fund raising appeal to nurture their unique and precious woodlands. Woodlands play a key role in combatting climate change, they play hosts to a wealth of biodiversity and they provide spaces which we can enjoy for the benefit of our own health – both mentally and physically.” Neil Grundon

Hedges

Corporate Member 2023.

“Hedges Law is delighted to be supporting Earth Trust. We have a long history in the area, dating back to 1789. The Hedges family who founded the firm were known for their philanthropy and were very protective of Wallingford’s heritage. It is an honor for us to continue this long legacy in new ways, working with a charity whose core aim is to champion and protect natural green spaces in the community and beyond.”

HR Wallingford

Charity of the Year Partner and Supporter 2021-22.

Infineum

Charity of the Year partner in 2022.

“Infineum UK Ltd has been delighted to support Earth Trust through company donations, staff fundraising and volunteering since 2014. Volunteering days at Earth Trust have been great fun – and our teams have been proud to contribute to the beautiful green spaces on our doorstep.”

The Insurance Institute of Reading

President’s nominated charity 2022-23

“The mission of our insurance institute is to provide services to members and the local insurance/financial services community by promoting education facilities and networking opportunities through professional and social activities.”

Larkmead Vets

Larkmead Vets has sponsored and been involved in Earth Trust’s Lambing Festival since 2019. Their staff give talks at the Festival and lead children’s activities which are greatly enjoyed by the visitors.

“The Lambing Festival is always a fabulous event and a great match for our organisation”.

Lucy Group

Matched appeal funder in 2021, and supporting our work with local schools 2022-23.

“Earth Trust is a fantastic charity and we at Lucy Group, through volunteering and donations, are proud to support the fundamental work and research they do. Educating the next generations of outdoor lovers is an important task and Earth Trust are doing an outstanding job! If young people get excited by nature, they will be more inspired to make pro-environment choices throughout their lives.”

Newbury Building Society

“We are committed to giving something back to the communities in which our members and employees live and work. Each year we take part in a number of community events and help by giving donations and sponsorship to community organisations, groups and teams.”

Ridge Clean Energy

RCE supported Earth Trust’s involvement in the Queen’s Green Canopy which marked Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Two hundred and forty trees were planted at Earth Trust, in Little Wittenham Wood and at Wittenham Clumps. In total, RCE supported the purchase of 1529 trees across Oxfordshire in honour of new British citizens planting roots here.

“Like the Earth Trust we enjoy educating – from primary schools right through to Interns and Apprenticeships, covering topics such as Renewable Energy, Climate Change and Peatland Restoration – learning through site visits, experiments and art.”

Salon of Chi

The Salon of Chi donated to Earth Trust in 2022, funded by their Green Salon Collective membership.

“The local environment is important to our business, so this 2022 program included volunteering on the River of Life wetlands and an education session from Earth Trust’s team, brought together by ESG consultants, ananci studio.”

Sheffield Uni Korfball Club

Charity of the Year partner for 2022/23 academic year.

“Earth Trust is a fantastic charity raising awareness for biodiversity and nature, which is something that can easily be forgotten about (especially among students). Since part of Sheffield is within the Peak District, we have become aware of the importance of preserving our natural environment and we are delighted to support Earth Trust in accomplishing this goal!”

Waitrose

Staff at Waitrose branches in Wallingford and Abingdon fundraised for Earth Trust in 2021 and 2022.

Wenn Townsend

Corporate Appeal Supporters.

Wonder Grip^®

Wonder Grip^® is a global manufacturer of innovative industrial gloves. A passion to continue transforming the company’s ethical credentials lead them to reach out to Earth Trust in 2021. Wonder Grip® provided their first company donation in 2022.

“We are thrilled to be supporting Earth Trust, particularly in terms of the work they do to engage people with green spaces in a way that changes the world we live in for the better, not the worse.” Julien Cornillon, Wo nder Grip Europe CEO