Contact the foundation

If you are contacting the foundation about an environmental activity, it may help to explain the community or location you have in mind, the issue you hope to address, and whether you are looking for information, a partner, or a way to volunteer. You do not need to have a complete project plan before making contact. A short description of the idea and the questions you are trying to answer is a useful place to start.

Potential partners may want to discuss the purpose of an activity, the people it is intended to serve, the resources available, and the responsibilities that would continue after an event. For example, a tree-growing initiative may require agreement on suitable species, site conditions, timing, water access, protection, and follow-up care. A school or community education activity may need to consider age groups, language, accessibility, and the best way to involve local participants.

We encourage respectful collaboration and realistic commitments. Good partnerships are clear about what each party can contribute, how decisions will be made, how progress will be communicated, and what happens if circumstances change. It is appropriate to ask questions about responsibilities and to take time to understand an opportunity before agreeing to participate.

Please avoid sending private documents or sensitive personal details unless they are genuinely necessary and a secure process has been agreed. General email is not an appropriate place for passwords, banking credentials, payment card numbers, or identity documents. If your inquiry includes a proposed donation, the details selected on the donation page are only a starting point for discussion; they do not authorise a payment or recurring charge.

Contact information and programme details can change, so the foundation should confirm current arrangements directly. If a request is outside the organisation’s remit, the most helpful response may be to explain that limitation or suggest an appropriate source of specialist advice. For site-specific environmental decisions, consult qualified local practitioners who understand the conditions and risks involved.

Whether you are a resident, educator, volunteer, researcher, business, or community organisation, a clear question can open the door to a useful exchange. We welcome inquiries that are thoughtful, specific where possible, and grounded in a shared interest in environmental responsibility.