Jayson Winters
Zero carbon hub hosts Canterbury talks
England’s oldest diocese used one of Europe’s newest venues to explore the ‘greening’ of Canterbury churches with A Rocha UK and Tearfund. Nearly 40 […]
New holiday offers ‘seal’ of approval
Swimming with seals is just one of the unusual activities being offered on a unique new holiday pioneered by A Rocha UK this spring. […]
Adventure charity joins A Rocha UK
Outdoor pursuits charity Adventure Plus have joined A Rocha UK’s growing network of Partners In Action. A Rocha UK are helping to put conservation […]
Foxearth: the dream comes true
A dream has come true for A Rocha UK. The charity now has its own nature reserve – thanks to the overwhelming generosity of its supporters.
A benefactor had offered the 12-acre site Foxearth (pictured) to A Rocha UK at a special rate of £45,000. Such an altruistic gesture seemed to open the floodgates, as many responded to an online prospectus and magazine appeal in November.
When donations poured in for the initial appeal, A Rocha UK’s former CEO Mairi Johnstone said it was one of the best campaigns ever. ‘We’re genuinely humbled by the response – especially against a backdrop of a challenging financial climate,’ she said at the time.
That was closely followed at Christmas by matched funding campaign The Big Give, producing a further £20,000 to pay for a part-time ranger. Now the purchase has been made of this haven for dragonflies and damselflies.
Pioneers to promote creation care
Two environmental pioneers will share a speaking platform when A Rocha UK’s Dr Ruth Valerio and Friends Of The Earth’s Andy Atkins give keynote […]