IoS Travel customers raise over £100,000 for Scilly wildlife
Generous customers of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group have raised more than £100,000 for the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust.
Since 2019, £100,397 has been donated by travellers to IoSWT, with more than £31,000 being raised so far this year alone.
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is dedicated to keeping Scilly special - managing 700 hectares of land, 85km of paths, 170 scheduled monuments and protecting island wildlife.
Julian Branscombe, Chief Executive of IoSWT, said: “We’re so grateful for the amazing support from so many of the travellers on Skybus and Scillonian III. This funding is a big part of the lifeblood that enables us to do so much to keep Scilly special.
“Just about everything we do – managing precious natural habitats, saving rare species, undertaking surveys, organising volunteering, clearing footpaths and looking after archaeological sites – is enabled by these wonderful donations. Thank you!”
Stuart Reid, Chief Executive of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, said: “The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is a wonderful charity whose mission is close to the hearts of all at the Steamship Group – and we are delighted our customers feel the same.
“We know our passengers are attracted to the islands because of their unspoilt beauty and natural wonder and we want to thank them once again for their generosity in helping us to raise such a meaningful amount of money.”
28 November 2023
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