Partnerships with business from all sectors from sole-traders to multi-nationals play an important role in our work to reverse nature’s decline across Birmingham and the Black Country. Donations raised through partnerships support our work for nature’s recovery whilst providing employees and customers with the opportunity to learn more about the local natural environment. We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our business supporters new and old. To discuss how your business can partner with us, from becoming a business member, sponsorship, donating a percentage of sales, booking workshops or employee fundraising, email emma.t@bbcwildlife.org.uk or download our My Wild Work brochure here.

Partnerships

Hogan Lovells

We are now in the third year of a four-year partnership with international legal firm Hogan Lovells who fundraise through a programme of employee activities, Wild Experience Days and Lunch & Learn Workshops. 

A huge thank you to the Hogan Lovells team for raising £15,283 for the Trust in 2020 and £19,215 in 2021!  Some of their fundraising highlights included joining us for virtual Bird Identification workshop and an in-person festive Wreath making workshop, plus in-house cycling and Santa run challenges!

Fleming Verandas

Providers of high quality outdoor living spaces, veranda roofs, awnings and glass rooms, Fleming Verandas donated 1% of sales between March and December 2021 totalling £527.07 and we are delighted that they have pledged another year of support for 2022

Severn Trent

Thanks to sponsorship from Severn Trent fundraisers who signed up to our Wild Walk Week challenge in October 2021 received an organic cotton drawstring bag containing our special edition Top Trumps of our 30 most recorded sites, a guide to over 40 wonderful wildlife sites, sponsorship forms and stickers!

Arup

A huge thank you to colleagues at Arup’s Midlands Campus for raising £2,697 for us as one of their charities of the year! Russell Smith, Charities Lead from Arup told us: “The last year has been challenging for us as an organisation with the global pandemic shutting down our offices temporarily, however our colleagues found new and innovative ways of donating and supporting Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust, including a ‘Give an Hour’ campaign where staff were encouraged to donate one hour of their salary to charity. Arup Midlands are delighted to hand over the cheque for £2697 to support BBCWT with their ongoing work, as it closely aligns with Arup’s sustainable development goals. Although it is the end of the official charity of the year with BBCWT we are excited to continue the relationship and support the charity with projects in the near future.”

Vine House Farm

Lincolnshire-based birdseed providers Vine House Farm give 4% of sales and £10 for every new customer, totaling £2,615.76 for the Trust in 2021.  A range of wildlife food and products are available on their website. 

Modo Energy

We are pleased to welcome Birmingham-based energy data analysists, Modo Energy as a new business partner.  In line with their environmental sustainability commitments, Modo Energy have pledged to donate 0.5% of their sales to the Trust in 2022.

Business Members

SCC

The UK’s largest independent IT company, SCC, joined us as silver members between January 2019 and January 2021 and moved to bronze business members in September 2021.

Schofield Lothian

Infrastructure consultancy Scofield Lothian Limited have been silver business members since 2020.

Wienerberger

The UK’s leading provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, Wienerberger, have been continuous bronze business members since 2019.

Kennedys Law

In January 2022, Kennedys Law joined us as bronze business members.  Kennedys Kennedys Law is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services.  Michelle Blythe, CSR Manager from Kennedys Law told us; “We believe that we have the power to engage with our local communities.  We want to empower our people to develop and participate in activities in support of our local communities, which is why our Birmingham office are partnering with the Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust.  Our Birmingham CSR Committee is excited to participate in fun challenges and eco-initiatives to raise awareness of the Trust's work.”

Business Donations

Mann inc

Sutton Coldfield stationery company Mann inc, owned by Richard and Kim Mann, donated £500 to the Trust to mark the release of their Exclusive Retro 51 design re-fillable rollerball pen ‘Lucky’. This ladybird-themed pen was designed by their son Thomas.

Soy Oi

Soy Oi donated 5% of sales from their delicious range of sweet treats in 2021-2022 raising £20.

Nick Groves

Stourbridge-based Nick Groves donates £5 from the sale of each of his hand-made hedgehog homes to the Trust, which has raised £75 since 2019.  Contact Nick directly on 07341 131 812 to place your order. 

Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy made a £500 donation to the Trust following  customer referral initiative. 

Wild Experience Days

Our Wild Experience Days are an opportunity for colleagues to join our experienced team for a unique day of practical or educational activities. Arrange a fun day away from the ‘office’ with the chance to learn new skills, connect with nature and build team rapport.

Contributions towards Wild Experience Days provide valuable funds to purchase tools, materials and resources that enable our vital conservation and education work. Wild Experience Days can be arranged at one of nature reserves, project sites or even your own site.

Recent Wild Experience Days have included:

• A team from Cadent Gas planted woodland trees and flowers at Woodgate Valley Country park as part of our Natural Rivers Green Corridors project in March
• Cadent Gas colleagues also joined us at our EcoPark education centre to remove invasive plant species and build banks to prevent the pond from overflowing in March
• Teams from CocaCola and Unboxed 2022 enjoyed trips on our recycled punt The Poly Roger to litter pick along the Birmingham canals.
• A team from Price Waterhouse Cooper joined our Love Your River Stour team for a river clean up in Stourbridge in May
• Colleagues from Linxon supported habitat maintenance at our Centre of the Earth education centre in June
• A team from Morgan Sindall joined us at our EcoPark Education Centre in June to support with propagating plants for our Growing Local Flora project

“Highly recommend booking a Wild Experience Day with Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust for a great team day out helping nature’s recovery.  Our team had a fantastic experience supporting with activities on a river restoration project and felt a huge sense of achievement at the end of the day.”

Hayden Froggatt - Management Consultant, PWC