A North East wildlife trust that is described as “progressive and powerful” has been awarded more than £90,000 in a funding boost that will help pay for their work with the natural world.
Durham Wildlife Trust, based in North West Durham, is one of 19 charities across the country to receive the cash as part of the ScottishPower Foundation’s tenth anniversary celebrations.
The total pot contained more than £1.2million, with Durham Wildlife Trust awarded more than £90,000 to fund their “leading” work in conserving Durham’s wildlife and natural environment.
The charity works across the region, with the funding being specifically allocated for their work in raising awareness of critical climate and biodiversity crises.
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MP for North West Durham, Richard Holden, has said he is “delighted” with the news.
He said: “Far too often, people do not realise the work that goes on behind the scenes at places like Durham Wildlife Trust to ensure our pristine natural surroundings are protected and conserved for future generations.
“Rather like a duck swimming, you cannot see the legs paddling away hard."
Mr Holden added: “Having done lots of work myself on helping to protect our invaluable and ecologically significant peat bogs, both on the ground and raising it in Parliament, I know how important the work this money will fund is.
“I am delighted that Durham Wildlife Trust has received this well-deserved money and look forward to enjoying the benefits it will no doubt entail.”
The trust, that has been conserving wildlife in Durham for 50 years, is embarking on a restoration project of the Cuthbert Moor, taking care of peat and bog habitats.
Now, with this latest funding boost, the trust is hoping to recruit a new member of staff for the project and undertake further surveys of the land.
Chief Executive of the ScottishPower foundation, Melanie Hill, has said they are “proud” to support the vital work of the trust that impacts so heavily on the local community.
She said, “This is an incredibly exciting year for us at the ScottishPower Foundation as we’re celebrating our tenth anniversary and the award of over £1.2 million to charitable initiatives across the UK.
“We’re proud to support Durham Wildlife Trust’s Cuthbert Moor Restoration project, as one of the Foundation’s main aims is to contribute to the protection and conservation of habitats and the environment.”
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