Supporting Great Causes

"As Corporate Members, Original Cottages demonstrate their support for wild flowers, plants and fungi - which are the life support for all our wildlife. Their colour and character light up our landscapes, but this priceless natural heritage is in danger of being lost. The support from Original Cottages helps our dedicated conservation experts work to save our rarest flora and ensure familiar flowers and plants continue to thrive."

"As a corporate member, Original Cottages helps support the ongoing work of Campaign for National Parks. Formerly the Standing Committee on National Parks then the Council for National Parks, the 85-year old organisation played a key role in pushing for the designation of National Parks in this England and Wales and continues to campaign to protect and improve them."

"Original Cottages supports Surfers Against Sewage through our business membership scheme: the 250 Club. With their support we can fight plastic pollution, push government for change, hold brands to account and inspire the next generation to protect the ocean."

The Original Cottages family and Norfolk Cottages are proud supporters of Norfolk Wildlife Trust as ‘Investors in Wildlife’ members. We are now pleased to announce our sponsorship of NWT’s “Cley Calling” festival in July 2021, a celebration of Norfolk’s nature ‘Closer to home’, from NWT’s flagship nature reserve on the North Norfolk Coast. Norfolk Wildlife Trust, the first in the UK, was founded at Cley Marshes in 1926.

"As Natural Partners (corporate members) of North Wales Wildlife Trust, Original Cottages stand with our individual members and volunteers in playing a crucial role in supporting wildlife in North Wales. They help us keep 36 nature reserves open for people and wildlife alike; to run an engaging programme of hundreds of events; and to help local people of all ages connect with the natural world. Thank you."

"Thank you to all the Original Cottages customers who have supported us over the last year. The Soil Association is the charity that digs deeper to transform the way we live and care for our natural world. The mission of the Soil Association is help everyone understand and explore the vital relationship between the health of soil, plants, animals and people."

Together with their supporters and volunteers, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are committed to creating a Yorkshire rich in wildlife for everyone. From saving our wildlife and wild places to bringing people closer to nature, they have a vision of a wilder future. With over 100 nature reserves across Yorkshire, as well as a range of events, visitor centres and digital resources, you are never far from a wild experience of your own with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

By being a corporate sponsor of the Freshwater Habitats Trust Original Cottages contributes to protecting freshwater, our most precious resource. The Freshwater Habitat Trust works with a range of organisations and people to protect the biodiversity of life in freshwater habitats. We’ve discovered what makes freshwater habitats special, how best to protect them and above all tried to make a practical difference on the ground. Our long-term projects are producing meaningful and tangible results. For more information on our work please see our website www.freshwaterhabitats.org.uk

"We’re very grateful to Original Cottages for helping us protect our most threatened species and habitats. Their support helps us continue our vital conservation work such as research, grant-aid, land management, wildlife surveys and educational programmes. Thank you!"

"Original Cottages support the Lake District National Park Authority in our duty to look after this unique corner of England, whilst encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and help those who live and work here. It’s great to have businesses like Original Cottages helping to maintain England’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site for future generations. Have a look at our volunteering page to see how you can help when you’re holidaying in the Lake District."

“At the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, our vision is a world where bumblebees are not only thriving, but valued for their incredible contribution to our society. We exist on the generosity of others, so business members like Original Cottages and donations from our fantastic supporters are vital in enabling us to carry out our essential work, reversing bumblebee declines and raising awareness of the importance of these invaluable, wild pollinators.”

“Original Cottages have demonstrated their commitment to Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places by being part of our Business Supporter Scheme. We are thrilled to have the support of a business that clearly cares for its natural environment, and wants to encourage their visitors to enjoy its natural resources. The Trust benefits from its Business Supporter Scheme which raises much needed funds to help protect Cornwall’s wildlife both on land and in our seas through many projects. The Trust also cares for 59 nature reserves all over the county; protecting, improving and creating habitats for wildlife, which contributes greatly to Cornwall’s character”.

Rowan Hartgroves, Corporate Partnerships Officer.