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BBCWF Statement

In light of the decision by the BBC to no longer support the BBCWF, with great reluctance the board of trustees has no choice but to implement a wind down plan for the charity.

It is with sadness that the trustees have had to make this decision for they agree the potential of the charity to make a great and lasting difference to threatened wildlife throughout the world is clear. Helen Kellie former chair of the BBC Wildlife Fund says "We are proud to have generated funds enabling us to support vital conservation work for a variety of wildlife. This includes bringing species back from the brink of extinction."

The BBCWF would like to thank all those in the wildlife sector who have dedicated much time and expertise to ensuring audience donations are placed to maximum effect to improve the desperate plight of wildlife. The unique nature of the fund has brought together the creative skills of the BBC with the expertise of the wildlife sector to deliver for wildlife and their habitats. The BBCWF recognises how important this has been at a time when the ongoing pressures on the sector to address the growing declines in biodiversity are increasing.

The trustees will continue to show commitment to the existing projects supported by the charity, ensuring monitoring and evaluation of the work and all governance obligations are delivered before the closure of the charity in 2012.

If you have any queries, do contact us at bbcwildlifefund@bbc.co.uk

Find out about other recent BBCWF project developments.

Read an article about the BBC Wildlife Fund's achievements (PDF document).