Press Releases - 2025

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust welcomes the government’s decision to extend its support for sustainable farming and nature recovery by offering farmers whose Countryside Stewardship agreements are due to expire a one-year extension.

A studio sale and auction of more than 120 paintings by artist Andrew Festing, known above all for his portraits of the Royal family, has raised nearly £60,000 for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust.

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust is delighted to announce the expansion of its ambassadorial programme with the appointment of two new Ambassadors – Bizza Walters and Rebecca Wilson.

The breeding population of redshank – a threatened native wading bird species – is continuing to thrive in the Avon Valley in Hampshire thanks to the dedicated conservation work of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust and local wildlife managers.

Black grouse translocated to the North York Moors in a bid to expand the range of one of the UK’s rarest birds have successfully bred and fledged a total of 12 chicks in their first breeding season.

Country clothing brand Schöffel Country and the GWCT are thrilled to announce the finalists for the inaugural Schöffel Countryside Awards, which recognise those who are improving the health of the British countryside and delivering for nature.

More than 120 paintings by artist Andrew Festing, known above all for his portraits of the Royal Family, are being auctioned to raise funds for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust.

Taylor’s Port are delighted to announce that they are partnering with the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), bringing the finest port to future GWCT events for a second year.

Conservation work to detect and protect curlew and other ground-nesting birds in Wales have been given a helping hand by new AI monitoring technology used by researchers from the Game & Wildlife Conservation trust and Liverpool John Moores University.

Lee Oliver has been appointed Director of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) in Wales, and former GWCT Cymru Director Sue Evans has taken up the role of Policy Director.