About Index
Support
HWDT is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) charity number SCO22403. It is a company limited by guarantee company number SC172338.
We rely on support from many organisations and individuals and cannot operate without the contributions of its many supporters. We are grateful to all those who have donated time, money and resources so that we can continue our valuable work.
The main remit of HWDT is research, education and conservation. As such, all funding is directed to these purposes. HWDT is not a campaigning organisation, however, will contribute to campaigns that are consistent with our aims, such as those of Scottish Environment LINK (Marine Group) of which we are a member, and in this regard work alongside the other member organisations to help protect Scotland’s marine environment.
Funders
All of our donations, large or small, are extremely important. These Funders have supported our work in recent years:
Sponsors
HWDT offers the chance to support our activities by becoming a corporate sponsor. Our corporate support schemes house opportunities to suit companies large and small. These companies have supported HWDT through sponsorship:
Partnerships & Networks
HWDT has developed partnerships and collaborated with many organisations in order to help promote research, education and conservation within the community.
Scottish National Heritage (SNH)
Scotland's Natural Heritage underpins our economy, our health, our education, our well-being. A healthy environment leads to healthy people and a healthy economy. Our mission is to care for and sustain our natural heritage if we want it to sustain us. SNH supports our Biodiversity Officer post as well as our boat-based monitoring programme... Read More
The Coastal Communities Fund aims to encourage the economic development of UK coastal communities by awarding funding to create sustainable economic growth and jobs. HWDT receives funding for the posts of Sightings & Strandings Officer and Visitor Centre & Shop Manager, as well as supporting our SeaChange project and capital work to our Visitor Centre... Read More
The Foundation was set up as a generalist grantmaking trust in 1971. They continue with the broad philanthropic interests of their benefactor Sir John Ellerman, while reflecting changing times. Their aim is to advance the wellbeing of people, society and the natural world. The John Ellerman Foundation supports the post of HWDT's Director... Read More
As part of the international WWF network, WWF-UK addresses global threats to people and nature such as climate change, the peril to endangered species and habitats, and the unsustainable consumption of the world's natural resources. WWF-UK have supported HWDT since 2005... Read More
The True and Fair Foundation, founded by Transparency Campaigner and philanthropist Gina Miller, seeks to promote smarter, more efficient giving, and supports dynamic charities undertaking effective interventions with the most vulnerable in society... Read More
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...... Read More
The Ernest Cook Trust is one of the UK's leading educational charities. Rooted in the conservation and management of the countryside, the Trust actively encourages children and young people to learn from the land through hands-on educational opportunities on its estates and by offering grants.... Read More
The Bromley Trust is a grant-making trust, set up in 1989 by Toby Bromley, to offset 'mans' inhumanity to man'. Over the last twenty years the Bromley Trust has made many awards to charities working in the key focus areas of the trust. The Bromley Trust have supported HWDT since 2012... Read More
The Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank Foundation
Clydesdale Bank has a strong tradition of supporting the communities in which we live and work. The Spirit of the Community Awards 2015 selected HWDT as the main winner in the Environment category and support our education work in 2015-2016... Read More
The Robertson Trust is an independent Scottish grant-making Trust which exists to provide financial support to charities as defined by the Law of Scotland. In practice, this enables the Trustees to donate to a wide range of charitable objectives where the work takes place in, or has an impact on, Scotland.... Read More
Charity Bank finances social enterprises, charities and community organisations, with the support of depositors and investors who want to use their money to facilitate real social change, while earning a financial return.... Read More
As part of the international WWF network, WWF-UK addresses global threats to people and nature such as climate change, the peril to endangered species and habitats, and the unsustainable consumption of the world's natural resources...... Read More
The WiSe Scheme is the UK standard for commercial marine wildlife watching. Recognising the need to develop and maintain the highest standards, WiSe seeks collaborative opportunities to work with like-minded organisations to raise standards and develop new, workable initiatives... Read More
Scottish Environment LINK is the forum for Scotland's voluntary environment organisations. Its member bodies represent a wide range of environmental interests with the common goal of contributing to a more environmentally sustainable society. HWDT is part of the Marine Task Force... Read More
To ensure safer, cleaner oceans by driving economically viable and sustainable solutions to the problem of ghost fishing gear globally... Read More
Mikuni Marine Heating are marine, vehicle & crane heating specialists.... Read More
From the best quality high performance Dacrons to the latest CARBON laminates, Sanders Sails have the experience and track record to make the best sails for your racing or cruising yacht.... Read More
Ocean Safety is a well-known and successful company specialising in the supply and distribution of marine safety equipment. Our head office is in Southampton; we also have offices in Port Glasgow and Plymouth.... Read More
StarBlu was set-up to realize a gap in the market for luxury quality beachwear at an affordable price. Our aim is to provide quality and lightweight beachwear products that are easy-to-pack and great fun to wear.... Read More
Joomag is an innovative service for digital interactive magazine publishing and hosting. It features a powerful platform for creating digital interactive content, including magazines, e-books, catalogues and photo albums, and delivers an exceptional reading experience to users. Joomag support us to create and publish our supporters magazine, Wave.... Read More
Biosphere Expeditions is an international non-profit wildlife volunteer organisation, founded in 1999, that runs conservation expeditions aka conservation holidays for environmental volunteers all across the globe. Biosphere Expeditions partnered with HWDT in 2013.... Read More
Argyll and Bute Council Website contains information for residents and visitors to Argyll and Bute. We are very proud of Argyll and Bute and all it has to offer, from our many beautiful islands to our bustling towns and villages....... Read More
Awards for All gives grants for people to take part in art, sport and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community... Read More
Earthwatch is an international environmental charity which engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Earthwatch supported the research programme onboard Silurian in the past... Read More
LEADER+ is a European Community Initiative for assisting rural communities in improving the quality of life and economic prosperity in their local area. LEADER+ is the third LEADER Programme, and is preceded by LEADER I and II. ...... Read More
The Big Lottery Fund distributes half of the National Lottery good cause funding across the UK. The Fund aims to enable others to make real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.... Read More
Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust
The Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust was established in 1966 by Gordon Fraser, a publisher of books and greetings cards. In recent years there has been some concentration on support for charities working with children or young people and those active in the environment and the arts.... Read More
Foundation Scotland works with people and organisations to help them give to good causes effectively and inexpensively. Foundation Scotland currently supports our Education work... Read More
Forward Scotland carries out its work through a range of development projects and grant schemes, supported by information exchange. Through the design and delivery of grant schemes we help communities across Scotland improve their local environment and achieve a better and more sustainable quality of life.... Read More
Argyll and Islands Enterprise (AIE)
The aim of the AIE is to enable the people of Argyll and the Islands to realise their full potential through the development of a buoyant economy driven by competitive businesses, creating a wide range of opportunities for skilling the workforce and helping the inhabitants build vibrant communities... Read More
MacBackpackers have now been running tours for over ten years. They provide extremely high quality, yet fun and informal, fully guided tours of Scotland, designed for young, independent, budget-minded travellers.... Read More
The Clever Baggers Ltd is a specialist textile printing Company based in Welshpool on the Welsh Borders in the UK. They specialise in the supply and printing of cotton and cotton canvas products, notably eco-friendly, biodegradable bags, and super-value tea towels and aprons.... Read More
The HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust
The HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust kindly contributed towards new waterproofs for Silurian... Read More
Silvia Aitken Charitable Trust; The Cruden Foundation; The Dulverton Trust; The Hugh Fraser Foundation; The WM Foundation; The Scottish Government Resilience Fund; The Steel Charitable Trust; The J & JR Wilson Trust; Artemis Charitable Trust... Read More