How we are managed

Leadership and governance

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust is guided by a voluntary Trust Council and supported day to day by a dedicated staff team. Together with volunteers, they ensure the Trust delivers meaningful, lasting outcomes for wildlife and for people.

Trust Council

The Trust Council is made up of up to 15 trustees, appointed from the membership. As directors of the company and trustees of the charity, they hold ultimate responsibility for the organisation.

Trustees oversee the strategic direction of Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, ensuring it is financially sound, well-governed and delivering its charitable purpose for public benefit. They safeguard the long-term future of the Trust and make sure it remains focused on protecting wildlife across the Tees Valley.

Review and Development Group

The Review and Development Group is a sub-group of Trust Council. It brings together trustees, Trust members and representatives from partner organisations.

The group supports the development of projects and programmes, reviews performance and delivery, and advises on organisational policy and procedure. Its role helps ensure that the Trust’s work remains effective, accountable and forward-looking.

If you are interested in joining Trust Council or the Review and Development Group, please contact Tees Valley Wildlife Trust on 01287 636382 or email [email protected].

Our values

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust is guided by a clear set of values that shape how the organisation works and the decisions it makes.

• The conservation of the natural environment in the Tees Valley is at the heart of everything the Trust does.
• Wildlife and wild places play a vital role in people’s health, wellbeing and quality of life.
• The Trust works for public benefit and is committed to being inclusive, accessible and fair.
• Independence matters. It allows the Trust to speak up and campaign on the issues that affect wildlife.
• Partnership is essential. Lasting change is achieved by working with communities, organisations and individuals.
• The Trust is made up of members, volunteers and a professional staff team, guided by a voluntary board of trustees.
• Volunteers play a central role in delivering practical conservation and community work.
• The Trust is committed to openness, honesty and strong governance, meeting all legal and regulatory responsibilities.
• Decisions and actions are underpinned by sound science and evidence.
• The organisation is reliable, consistent and committed for the long term.
• Practical action on the ground, alongside local communities, is fundamental to achieving change.
• Project funding enables the Trust to deliver more for wildlife than it could alone.

Together, these values ensure Tees Valley Wildlife Trust remains focused, accountable and firmly rooted in the communities it serves, working for wildlife now and into the future.