Supporters

The Heritage Lottery Fund

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) was set up by Parliament in 1994 to give grants to a wide range of projects involving the local, regional and national heritage of the United Kingdom. We distribute a share of the money raised by the National Lottery for Good Causes and fund the entire spread of heritage - including buildings, museums, natural heritage and the heritage of cultural traditions and language.

Since 1994 the HLF has awarded over £3.6 billion to more than 22,500 projects across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, helping open up our heritage for everyone to enjoy.

Natural England

Natural England has been formed by bringing together English Nature, the landscape, access and recreation elements of the Countryside Agency and the environmental land management functions of the Rural Development Service.

Natural England will work for people, places and nature, to enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas; promoting access, recreation and public well-being, and contributing to the way natural resources are managed so that they can be enjoyed now and in the future.

Salisbury District Council

Salisbury District Council takes a proactive approach to local conservation and the environment. The council's transport and development planning focuses on protecting the local environment impact, and minimising the impact of traffic or development on nature. In addition, Salisbury District Council has a full-time Environment Community Development Officer, who runs a growing number of conservation initiatives with local residents and schools. Salisbury District Council also manages two officially designated local nature reserves: The Avon Valley local nature reserve and Bemerton Heath and Barnard's Folly nature reserve.

Salisbury International Arts Festival

Within the South of England Salisbury International Arts Festival is one of the most significant cultural organisations and one of the most important arts festivals.

The Festival plays an important role within the local community. There are free events for families and young people during the Festival including street performances and processions. Partnerships with Natural England, community groups, schools, local arts organisations and local media are developing some exciting community and environmental projects and ensuring that the Salisbury Festival remains embedded with its local community.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife charity in Hampshire and the Island. Its aim is to protect the two counties' countryside and wildlife for the benefit of existing and future generations. The Trust is responsible for over 60 wildlife reserves comprising more than 2280 hectares of wildlife habitat, including nationally and internationally important sites. It works closely with conservation volunteers, members of the public, landowners and a wide range of organisations to conserve wildlife in town and countryside.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is Wiltshire's leading wildlife charity. Its vision is "A sustainable future for wildlife and people", and it works across two main fronts: rebuilding biodiversity and education. The Trust owns and manages 34 Nature Reserves, including a length of the River Wylye, a major tributary on the Avon. It also coordinates biological records from Wiltshire and Swindon; offers conservation advice to a range of organisations and individuals; involves volunteers in practical conservation tasks and supports environmental education activities.

Hampshire County Council

The Hampshire countryside is as diverse as it is extensive. On the coastal fringes there are excellent habitats for birds and marine life, and inland forest and woodland gives way in the north of the county to wide open spaces, downland and picturesque river valleys with a diverse variety of fauna and flora. Many of the most important sites for wildlife have been formally designated as National or Local Nature Reserves. Hampshire County Council's Countryside Service manages over 80 sites covering 11,000 acres with two principal aims, to protect and conserve the countryside heritage of landscape, wildlife and historic places, and to provide facilities and access for people to enjoy the Hampshire countryside.

Wessex Water

Wessex Water is a leading water company in the South of England. The company is committed to providing customers with high quality products and services in a way that enhances the environment. To accomplish this, the company works closely with wildlife conservation organisations to support work that enhances the local biodiversity.

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is the statutory agency for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. It has legal duties to protect and improve the environment throughout England and Wales and so contribute towards "sustainable development". The vision of the Environment Agency is "a healthy, rich and diverse environment in England and Wales, for present and future generations"