Hanson, Earthmine, EcoPower, Airmaster, Moderncreatives
We are very grateful to our Corporate Members for supporting us in our vital work, in ensuring that our local area is a place where wildlife can flourish, and is a green and pleasant place to live and work.
Biographies
Sheffield Forgemasters
Diamond member Sheffield Forgemasters is working with the Wildlife Trust to protect and improve the River Don as it flows through their Brightside Lane site, on the east of the city. Forgemasters take their environmental responsibilities seriously, as Chief Executive Graham Honeyman explains,
“We are keen to demonstrate that sensitive industrial practices can be highly beneficial to local wildlife habitats and ecosystems, and we’re committed to improving biodiversity across our entire 64 acres.
We’ve relied heavily on the expertise of the Wildlife Trust to improve our own land, so we’re very pleased to be their first Diamond Member – and support them in their valuable work across the region.”
E.ON UK
Diamond member E.ON are one of the UK's leading integrated power and gas companies - generating and distributing electricity, and retailing power and gas - and are part of the E.ON Group, the world's largest investor-owned power and gas company.
Northend Creative Print Solutions
Silver member Northend already minimises its impact on the environment through such measures as recycling and sustainable sourcing, but decided to support the Trust as the most effective way of helping to restore the area’s natural heritage.
Nigel Stubley, Managing Director of Northend Creative Print Solutions said, “Our partnership with the Sheffield Wildlife Trust has helped increase environmental awareness amongst our stakeholders, as well as furthering the work of a very worthwhile local charity who, like us, are aiming to make a difference.”
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors
Silver member Irwin Mitchell is a Sheffield-based international firm of solicitors dedicated to providing their clients with the very best legal advice and guidance.
Irwin Mitchell continues to make a number of improvements with regards to our green credentials. Like many organisations, we recognise that our activities can have an impact upon the environment at various levels and that it is our responsibility to promote a proactive approach to reducing this impact.
The firm’s Social Responsibility (SR) programme is a fundamental part of who we are. It pulls together four key strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono and is managed by a senior management team, headed by Michael Napier, the firm’s Senior Managing Partner.
“We believe that we have a responsibility to support the development of the people and places around us - both in the workplace and in the communities in which we live and work.”
- Michael Napier, Senior Partner
Bluetree Design and Print
Bronze member Bluetree is a team of highly skilled print experts, and are one of the UK's leading point of sale specialists.
New Habits
Bronze member New Habits is about successful change by letting go of old habits. NLP training and business coaching are fundamental to their approach. They are based in Sheffield, and work throughout the UK.
Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
Bronze member Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce aim to be the voice of business in the locality and a driving force to support their members' productivity and profitability in challenging global markets.
Eco-Power Solutions
Bronze member Eco-Power supply and install Solar PV Panels for homes and businesses looking to reduce their energy consumption, reduce their carbon footprint and benefit from the Governments Feed In Tariff.
www.solarpanelsyorkshire.co.uk
Earthmine
Bronze member Earthmine are a 1-stop shop to help access different ways to save and generate energy in the home or business, and so reduce carbon footprints and protect the environment.
Modern Creatives
Bronze member Modern Creatives specialise in graphic design and strive to produce good design that exceeds expectations. They partner their inherent design skills with professionals in various fields so as to offer solutions that the client may not have considered.
Airmaster Air Conditioning
Bronze member Airmaster has established a growing core of faithful clients who recognise their expertise and rely on being provided with a complete package such as design, installation and maintenance of mechanical services including heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing.
Hanson Contracts
Bronze member Hanson Contracts are interior fit out specialists who have their own workshop located in the heart of the Yorkshire business community where their skilled craftsmen manufacture a range of high-class bespoke joinery items such as counters, workstations, kitchens, screens, doors and frames.
VINCI Construction UK
Bronze member VINCI Construction UK is a national construction and facilities company, part of VINCI, world leader in concessions and construction.
“VINCI Construction UK Limited is delighted to show our support for the Wildlife Trust for Sheffield and Rotherham through our corporate membership.
The local environment is very high on our sustainability agenda and we are committed to supporting the local communities in which we live and work.
The Stocksbridge High School Project Team in particular are one of the first VINCI construction sites in the South Yorkshire region to get involved with the Wildlife Trust and are looking forward to showing their continued support and dedication to the local community through various projects such as the Steel Valley project and Sheffield in Bloom.”
Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Bronze member Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry is one of the top ten Chambers in the UK and the leading business support and representation organisation in Yorkshire and Humberside. They provide advice for business start-ups through their enterprise agency, SENTA, and strategic guidance for businesses trading internationally through the SYITC.
PJ Taste
Bronze member PJ Taste are Sheffield based caterers using ingredients sourced locally and sustainably from Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Their creative, fresh and mouth-watering food and hospitality is available at 249 Glossop Road, Sheffield, The Advanced Manufacturing Park Technology Centre or delivered to a venue of your choice.
“It’s exciting to be able to support Sheffield Wildlife Trust in their mission to protect the environment, having personally gained so much from outdoor spaces. From childhood memories of climbing on the gritstone moors and visiting Wyming Brook, to picking bilberries on Blacka Moor and exploring the Moss Valley, I continue to be enthralled by the diverse habitats on our doorstep” Peter Moulam
Low Ash Riding School
Bronze member Low Ash Riding School are based at Low Ash Farm, a working dairy farm in Worral overlooking the Loxley valley. The Riding School has a charity fundraising section called ‘Dream Makers’ which nominates a charity each year and runs organised events at the farm, with all profits going to the nominated charity. Last year (2010) we were their nominated charity. They organised an Easter egg hunt, a medieval day (with re-enactments and a hog roast), a pie and peas supper and a summer cream tea event, each with a ticket price and a separate raffle in aid of SWT. In all, they raised around £3000 for us last year and were given complimentary corporate membership in appreciation of their fantastic support.
Low Ash Farm, Worrall, Stubbing Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0AP, 0114-234 3577
If you would like to contribute to our work and reap the benefits of becoming a Corporate Member, then please go to our Corporate Membership page, or telephone Cathy Slater on 0114 263 4335.
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