Oman Tourist Office announces support for wetland conservation
Howard Lake | 10 November 2008 | News
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is delighted that the Oman Tourist Office UK & Ireland is showing support for its worldwide conservation work by becoming a corporate patron scheme member. This partnership re-establishes a link between Oman and WWT first established by Sir Peter Scott, WWT’s founder, with the Sultanate over 30 years ago.
CEO Martin Spray said: “Since its launch at the beginning of this year, many organisations with a strong commitment to the environment are realising the benefit of being a patron of the WWT. By becoming a member, they are helping us with our vital work supporting some of the most important wetlands in the UK and around the world, as well as saving threatened species and inspiring millions of visitors. We welcome Oman’s vital contribution to this work”
The patron scheme offers each supporter a bespoke relationship with WWT. The supporting organisation can thereby align itself with WWT’s mission and values in its own unique way, whilst providing an important source of funding for WWT’s leading work in education, research and the environment. In return, a tailored package of benefits are offered including a range of ways to reach WWT’s almost one million visitors a year.
Alison Cryer, director of the Oman Tourist Office UK & Ireland, explains: “Oman is committed to preserving its environment and the wide range of species – including over 400 bird species – it supports. An association with WWT makes perfect sense and continues a relationship first established by Sir Peter Scott and His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said in the 1970s.”
If you would like to discuss how WWT could work with your organisation contact John Creedon corporate relations manager on 01453 891 274 or jo**********@ww*.uk
Further information about the Oman Tourist Office can be found at www.omantourism.gov.om
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For more information contact Andy Parker on 01453 891144 or An***********@ww*.uk
Notes to Editors:
1. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a leading UK conservation organisation saving wetlands for wildlife and people across the world. With over 60 years experience of wetland conservation, WWT is committed to the protection of wetlands and all that depend on them for survival.
2. WWT’s Corporate Patrons Scheme provides a unique opportunity to develop a bespoke relationship where companies can align themselves closely with WWT’s mission and values whilst providing us with an important source of funding. By working together WWT can help companies deliver their business, community and environmental objectives.
3. Patrons will contribute directly to:
· our worldwide conservation action for wetland wildlife
· carbon offsetting and climate change mitigation
· supporting the management of around 2,000 hectares of wetland reserves for future generations to enjoy
· the protection of some of the most important environmental sites in the UK
· helping to save more than 20 threatened species
· inspiring and educating millions of people to protect and value their environment
4. A specifically tailored benefits package for each company can include:
· The opportunity to share WWT’s profile with almost one million visitors every year
· Acknowledgement of your company’s contribution on the WWT website, at all nine wetland centres and in WWT’s Annual Report
· Options for tailored team building days, company outings, discounted or free entry tickets for staff.
· A professional PR team to work with you to promote the joint relationship
· Quarterly updates from different WWT specialists, providing insights into new, exciting or unusual aspects of the Trust and the wildlife it protects
· Invitations to a range of networking events throughout the year, providing opportunities to go behind the scenes and meet key senior staff within the Trust
Andy Parker
PR & Communications Officer
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)
Slimbridge, Glos GL2 7BT, UK
T 01453 891144
F 01453 890827
E an***********@ww*.uk
W wwt.org.uk
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