His Majesty The King has announced his patronage of The Conservation Volunteers after a major review of more than 1,000 patronages conducted by the Royal Household to mark the first anniversary of Their Majesties’ Coronation. The King succeeds his late father, Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh as Royal patron.
We are honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III is the new Patron of The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) as we celebrate our 65th year. His documented commitment to environmental conservation makes his support of TCV particularly meaningful. It is a true privilege to have him endorse this wonderful charity, which connects people and communities across the UK to the nature on their doorsteps while contributing to its protection.
CEO of TCV, Rebecca Kennelly, MBE
The King’s patronage comes at a critical time for nature. Data from last year’s State of Nature Report, shows that over the past 50 years, wildlife species have declined by around 19% and nearly 1 in 6 UK species are now threatened with extinction. But there is evidence that conservation projects are making a positive difference by successfully reintroducing species and protecting different forms of wildlife. Over the past 65 years, TCV staff and volunteers have transformed urban and rural green spaces around the UK, creating wildlife habitats, protecting nature and restoring the natural environment.
The Conservation Volunteers are delighted to announce the patronage of His Majesty The King. The King has long been a dedicated advocate for the conservation of our natural world, and he follows in the footsteps of his late father, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, who was our Patron for more than half a century.
Last July, the team in Bo’ness, Scotland and I were delighted to welcome The King to Kinneil House and Estate to mark its centenary of public ownership. His Majesty The King, along with our staff and volunteers, planted an apple tree in the Kinneil Orchard. We are honoured that The King will be supporting our mission of protecting nature and green spaces for local communities to enjoy for years to come.
Chair of TCV, Jon Towler