Who Are We?

Wildlife Groundswell began through a conversation of Lizard residents in the summer of 2019. After consulting with representatives of local environmental groups and other residents, we became a small, unincorporated association in March 2020.

We are now a Community Interest Company (company no. 15021589), principally so that we are in a better position to accept grants for our projects, with seven directors:

Julian Abel
Sarah Board
Maggie Freegard
Sam Freegard
David Oates
Caroline Richardson
Tanya Strike

We have a core of committed volunteers who help with meetings, writing documents, communications and social media, and running our events.

We have been especially boosted by the support of the Oates Family, who have allowed us to use Rosuick Farm near St Martin in Meneage, and have given us a valuable link into the farming community. 

We have a membership of almost 400, which is growing steadily as we host talks, meetings, demonstrations, workshops, lunches and our annual conferences. The membership receives a monthly newsletter which keeps them up to date with what has happened, what’s coming up, other community activities and book recommendations for learning more about nature recovery and related topics.