WILTSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED

Core Funding Request

This grant is from Wessex Water’s Partners programme, as directed by the donor towards Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to enhance river conservation in Wiltshire - A Better Biss Project. Year 4 of 5 year funding.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (WWT) has a wide range of conservation and community projects in the county. Funding is towards volunteer training for insect observation and recording at their reserves in Clouts Wood in Wroughton with a view to conserving ....more

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (WWT) has a wide range of conservation and community projects in the county. Funding is towards volunteer training for insect observation and recording at their reserves in Clouts Wood in Wroughton with a view to conserving several key species.

"The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties ....more

"The Armed Forces Covenant aims to: 1) the Armed Forces Covenant defines the enduring, general principles that should govern the relationship between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces community. 2) It aims to encourage all parties within a community to offer support to the local Armed Forces community and make it easier for Service personnel, families and veterans to access the help and support available from the MOD, from statutory providers and from the Charitable and Voluntary Sector. These organisations already work together in partnership at local level. 3) the scheme is intended to be a two-way arrangement and the Armed Forces community are encouraged to do as much as they can to support their community and promote activity which integrates the Service community into civilian life. "

The Willows Care Farm

As directed by the donor towards Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to enhance river conservation in Wiltshire - A Better BIss Project.

To fell and remove selected trees, clear scrub, and restore grassland. This work will reduce the risk of windthrow, stabilise the earthworks, reduce the risk of desiccation in waterlogged areas, and improve the overall condition of the site

The Farming Investment Fund comprises two different sub-schemes. The Farming Equipment and Technology fund will provide lower value grants towards a specified list of items proven to be effective in raising productivity. The Farming Transformation ....more

The Farming Investment Fund comprises two different sub-schemes. The Farming Equipment and Technology fund will provide lower value grants towards a specified list of items proven to be effective in raising productivity. The Farming Transformation Fund will provide a more flexible model where applicants can seek higher-value investments into more significant infrastructure and equipment.The FIF sits alongside other schemes such as those providing business advice (Resilience Fund), R&D (Farming Innovation Programme), environmental land management and improved animal health and welfare. It will support farmers adapt and change to deliver on Defras vision for the future of the agriculture sector.It will aim to increase farmers confidence to invest in novel technologies and practices, during a time of significant sectoral and macroeconomic uncertainty.It will support capital investment, to maximise returns through employing the latest technologies and practices.It will support the sector in reducing GHG emissions contributing to Net Zero goals. In addition, it will support improvement in water and air quality.It will support investing and improving animal health and welfare by farmers.The Farming Investment Fund (FIF) is an evolution of the Countryside Productivity Scheme, following the UKs exit from the EU. The development of the fund has drawn on the experience and evaluation of this predecessor scheme and we have made changes to the design to ensure that it will deliver more effectively an improvement in productivity and the environment in the farming and forestry sectors.

This measure covers farm and business development grants made under Countryside Productivity and ESIF Growth Programme. Grants are made in two instalments 80% of the total paid following confirmation of a successful bid and remainder paid during ....more

This measure covers farm and business development grants made under Countryside Productivity and ESIF Growth Programme. Grants are made in two instalments 80% of the total paid following confirmation of a successful bid and remainder paid during final year of implementing the business plan. Payment is subject to correct implementation of the business plan. This measure supports development and creation of rural micro / small businesses and farm diversification activity where the investments benefit the wider rural economy. RPA administers for measures in England.

This measure covers grant funding for basic services and village renewal in rural areas under Countryside Productivity and ESIF Growth Programme Small / micro rural businesses, rural community groups, and any public / private entities working in ....more

This measure covers grant funding for basic services and village renewal in rural areas under Countryside Productivity and ESIF Growth Programme Small / micro rural businesses, rural community groups, and any public / private entities working in partnership with those community groups can apply for funding. The measure aims to develop the economies of rural communities and their infrastructure such as community buildings, public spaces and cultural, tourism and heritage amenities. Investments should enhance landscape quality and help meet challenges of rural communities relating to distance, population scarcity, aging, social isolation and market structure. Measure is also used to encourage visits to farms for educational purposes and renovation / maintenance of historic farm buildings. RPA administers for measures in England.

Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment

The main priority for Countryside Stewardship is to protect and enhance the natural environment, in particular: increased biodiversity; improved habitat and expanded woodland areas; improved water quality; improved air quality. Other outcomes ....more

The main priority for Countryside Stewardship is to protect and enhance the natural environment, in particular: increased biodiversity; improved habitat and expanded woodland areas; improved water quality; improved air quality. Other outcomes supported are: protection against flooding and coastal erosion; maintaining the historic environment; improved landscape character; climate change adaptation and mitigation. Countryside Stewardship supports Defras 25 Year Environment Plan for our country to be the healthiest, most beautiful place in the world to live, work and bring up a family. It also supports Defras Strategic Objective of a cleaner, healthier environment, benefitting people and the economy. Countryside Stewardship gives incentives for land managers to look after the environment and is made up of the following elements: Higher Tier agreements for land that requires more complex management tailored to the individual site and now includes woodland maintenance; Mid Tier agreements that provide a range of options and capital items that together help to deliver a broad range of environmental benefits; four Wildlife Offers that provide a simpler set of options to help improve the wildlife on farms; Capital Grants that provide grants for boundaries, trees and orchards, water quality and air quality; Woodland Management Plan grant to help create a UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) compliant 10-year woodland management plan; Woodland Tree Health grant to help restore and improve tree health; Facilitation Fund which supports individuals who bring together groups of farmers, foresters and land managers to improve the environmental outcomes in their area; Protection and Infrastructure grant which provides grants for woodland infrastructure.

Bay Meadows Nature Park

Grant to Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

The Green Recovery Challenge Fund is a short-term competitive fund to kick-start environmental renewal whilst creating and retaining a range of jobs. It is open to environmental charities and their partners to deliver projects in England.The aim of ....more

The Green Recovery Challenge Fund is a short-term competitive fund to kick-start environmental renewal whilst creating and retaining a range of jobs. It is open to environmental charities and their partners to deliver projects in England.The aim of the fund is to support projects that are ready to deliver and focus on nature restoration, nature-based solutions and connecting people with nature, delivering against the goals of the Governments 25 Year Environment Plan (25YEP), whilst helping to sustain and build capacity in the sector.

To enhance river conservation in Wiltshire

Funding is to improve the management of monuments or access to them through agreements with the owner or occupier of the land.

This covers grants made for investments in physical assets made under Countryside Stewardship. The measure supports various farm and forestry investments in particular for businesses investing in innovative business practices and new technologies to ....more

This covers grants made for investments in physical assets made under Countryside Stewardship. The measure supports various farm and forestry investments in particular for businesses investing in innovative business practices and new technologies to make

Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment

An investment towards the purchase of land at Bay Meadows, Wiltshire.

The funding will be used to offer a service to continue to support those facing mental and emotional well-being issues. The groups taking part will do coppicing fire lighting wild cooking days bird watching and walking and other activities.

To provide IT to long term unemployed people participating in skills training with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to enable their training to continue remotely during covid

To enhance river conservation in Wiltshire

COVID-19 Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment

Vegetation clearance at moated site and earthwork

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust protects natural habitats and works to improve people’s health and wellbeing through access to nature. Funding will help with the cost of enhancing wetland at the Langford Lakes Nature Reserves, particularly to encourage ....more

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust protects natural habitats and works to improve people’s health and wellbeing through access to nature. Funding will help with the cost of enhancing wetland at the Langford Lakes Nature Reserves, particularly to encourage an increase in the endangered lapwing.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust protects natural habitats and works to improve people’s health and wellbeing through access to nature. Funding will help with the cost of providing support for children and young people with special education needs who ....more

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust protects natural habitats and works to improve people’s health and wellbeing through access to nature. Funding will help with the cost of providing support for children and young people with special education needs who attend the Trust’s care farm during the school holidays.

Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment

This measure is the primary Agri-environment-climate funding for England in delivering the Rural Development programme environmental land management priorities and builds on the agri-environment Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship ....more

This measure is the primary Agri-environment-climate funding for England in delivering the Rural Development programme environmental land management priorities and builds on the agri-environment Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes offered under the previous RD programme.The measure funds activities intended to deliver environmental land management priorities contributing to England’s Biodiversity 2020 goals and legal obligations under the Habitats, Birds and Water Framework Directives and soil commitments made in the Natural Environment White Paper and increase resilience of wildlife, habitats and ecosystems to climate change.Funding is paid according to the payment rate for each option included in the individual agreement, and the area/length/number of the commitment selected and is based on income foregone and additional costs. Agreements can be 5 year multi annual commitments with the option of annual extensions for a further two years. 10 year commitments or longer will be offered in cases where an exception is clearly justified.RPA administers for measures in England.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust protects natural habitats and works to improve people’s health and wellbeing through access to nature. Funding will help with maintenance and encouraging visits to their Hagbourne Copse reserve.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust protects natural habitats and works to improve people’s health and wellbeing through access to nature. Funding will purchase equipment and improve facilities at their Lakeside Care Farm which provides education and ....more

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust protects natural habitats and works to improve people’s health and wellbeing through access to nature. Funding will purchase equipment and improve facilities at their Lakeside Care Farm which provides education and work-experience in conservation for vulnerable children and young people.

Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives

This measure covers Agri-environment-organic farming support.Payments are based on income foregone and, where relevant, additional costs resulting from converting to an organic farming system. There are 5 different conversion payments available for ....more

This measure covers Agri-environment-organic farming support.Payments are based on income foregone and, where relevant, additional costs resulting from converting to an organic farming system. There are 5 different conversion payments available for different farming systems: Rotational Land; Improved Permanent Pasture; Unimproved Permanent Pasture; Horticulture; and Top Fruit.This measure aims to fund organic conversion and maintenance by active farmers and builds on existing conversion and maintenance support under the previous RD programme Environmental Stewardship (Organic Higher Level and Entry Level Stewardship) elements.Activities funded under this measure support farmers wishing to convert to and maintain organic farming systems for environmental benefits. Investments contribute to meeting Englands Biodiversity 2020 goals and legal obligations under the Habitats and Species and Water Framework Directives. Support also aims to deliver the main objectives on biodiversity and the water environment (including flood management).RPA administers for measures in England.

An investment in the land purchase of Morningside Farm Neutral Meadows, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust works to create a sustainable future for wildlife and people. Funding was to support the purchase tools for the Milestones project.

Purchase and restoration of chalk grassland priority habitat at Coombe Bissett, Wiltshire

This project will support adults with mental health issues, in particular ex-offenders, veterans and those from minority ethnic communities, through activities at nature reserves and green spaces. After a taster session and induction meeting, people ....more

This project will support adults with mental health issues, in particular ex-offenders, veterans and those from minority ethnic communities, through activities at nature reserves and green spaces. After a taster session and induction meeting, people with diagnosed conditions, alcohol and drug dependency and non-clinical health issues will take part in conservation and outdoor activities, from tree planting to guided walks. They will also be signposted to volunteering, training and job opportunities.

An investment in the purchase of 35 hectares of land at Coombe Bissett, as part of the land purchase facility.