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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2026
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
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31 March 2026
The director shown below has held office during the period of
21 January 2026
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31 March 2026
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
This report was approved by the board of directors on
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Status: Director
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The notes form part of these financial statements
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 March 2026
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We work to implement and offer support to conservation programs appropriate to the maintenance of sustainable populations of key plant species and pollinators through consultation with appropriately qualified external authorities on matters relating to conservation, biodiversity and sustainability. Our mission is to promote the conservation, biodiversity and sustainability of Islay’s plants and wildlife by means of grants, bursaries and memberships to the benefit of residents and visitors of the Isle of Islay. During the financial year 2025 - 2026 community has benefitted from our activities in the following ways: - Education: Bursaries have been provided to four local students to support them in their studies in zoology, horticulture, agriculture and veterinary science. Islay High School students have benefitted from our support of field scientists studying endangered species in Africa and the historic trading networks of Ancient Egypt, through video links, interviews and satellite tracking. Financial support of the Botanical University Challenge at Cambridge University hopes to inspire the next generation of botanists and environmental scientists. - Surveying and research: Funding research locally and across the Hebrides to better understand the relationships between managed honeybees and wild bee species, whether dietary competition occurs and at what points in the foraging season. The study aims to explore whether tailored local actions could help support critically endangered species. - Partnerships: Acting as a funding partner to a project titled 'Mountain birch genetics and recovery in Scotland', sees us acting in collaboration with University of Stirling, Forest Research, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Corrour Estate, National Trust for Scotland and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) - inspiring our local efforts and giving them a vital national context. - Memberships: Memberships of conservation bodies including the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, The Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland, Islay Natural Heritage Trust and others help to keep abreast of the wider conservation landscape and learn best practice.
The Foundation’s stakeholders are the residents and visitors to the island, local students, businesses and relevant conservation, environmental governmental organisations. Key consultations have included: - Engagement with Islay High School about what would benefit their Rural Skills Initiative and help to inspire the school population more broadly - this led to direct funding to the school and influenced our decision to fund an inspiring overseas project. - Extensive consultation with Argyll Coast & Countryside Trust and NatureScot regarding the eradication of non-native species – this led to the conclusion that this project was beyond our resources. - Ongoing consultation with RSPB about nature friendly farming practices – we continue to influence all those who grow on behalf of Bruichladdich Distillery. - Outreach to The Ileach newspaper to spread information about our various projects and to recruit volunteers for surveying projects and to poll local knowledge on invasive species, seagrass meadows and more. - Discussion with the ICCI (Gaelic College) about how they could use their grounds for an improved resource for visitors and to supply zero food miles produce to the cafe – led to funding for tools and signage.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
23 September 2026
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Douglas Taylor
Status: Director