HQ Function

Serves as the national office providing strategic guidance, fundraising support, policy advocacy, and coordination for the 46 independent Wildlife Trusts across the UK.

Notable Features:

The Kiln is a distinctive historic building, a former Victorian maltings, sympathetically converted into modern office space, reflecting a commitment to heritage and sustainability.

Work Culture:

A collaborative, passionate, and mission-driven environment focused on conservation, advocacy, and supporting the wider network of Trusts. Employees are typically deeply committed to wildlife and environmental causes.

HQ Significance:

The Newark HQ acts as the central hub for national campaigns, policy influence on UK-wide environmental issues, and ensures a unified voice for the federated Trusts on critical conservation matters.

Values Reflected in HQ: The choice of a repurposed historic building reflects values of sustainability, conservation of heritage, and a connection to local community and history.

Location:

The Wildlife Trusts' primary operational focus is within the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), the Isle of Man, and Alderney. While their direct conservation work is UK-based, they contribute to global conservation efforts through policy advocacy on international environmental agreements, sharing best practices, and supporting campaigns that address global biodiversity loss and climate change, recognizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems.

Street Address:

The Kiln, Waterside, Mather Road

City:

Newark

State/Province:

Nottinghamshire

Country:

United Kingdom