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We also 昀椀nished some of the key
stages in our long-term programmes
on European mink and wildcats, which
will inform the crucial next steps on
the path to population recovery of
these Critically Endangered species.
We are increasing our efforts to
demonstrate the impact that
VWT has, which includes working
with Conservation Standards and
Conservation Evidence. This is
crucial both in delivering effective
conservation and to show that our
work results in tangible bene昀椀ts for
threatened mammal species.
VWT 昀椀nished the year in a strong
昀椀nancial position, with more funding
secured for 2026 to enable us to
continue to increase our impact.
There were a number of new staff
appointed to the team in 2025 —
Hazel High昀椀eld, Operations Manager
and Jenny O’Neill, Landscape for
Lessers Bat Conservation Of昀椀cer.
We welcomed back Marina Bollo
Palacios, Senior Bat Conservation
Of昀椀cer, following her maternity
leave. Sophie Harries was appointed
to start a PhD in autumn 2025 with
Aberystwyth University, Queen’s
University Belfast and VWT to
investigate the risk of zoonotic
infection from feral cats in
rural landscapes.
and individuals who supported us
through grants and donations, and
to the landowners, land managers
and partners with whom we work.
Without all your support and cooperation, we could not achieve the
important work that we do.
We said goodbye to our Trustees
Sarah Binstead and Shelly Moledina
and also our Operations Manager
Averil Clother. Max Henderson, our
Wildcat Project Of昀椀cer, completed
his contract at the end of September
to start his PhD with Exeter
University and VWT on Co-design in
carnivore translocation.
Finally, our huge thanks to the staff,
students, Trustees and volunteers,
who together make VWT such an
effective team, and one of which
we are very proud to be a part.
Thanks also to the many organisations
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