Last night we were incredibly proud to receive the Simon Boas Success Story Award at the Jersey Sustainable Finance Awards in recognition of the Dalnacardoch project.
What began as a conversation with a client around values-led philanthropy has evolved into one of the most significant rewilding initiatives connected to Jersey: a 100-year restoration programme spanning 7,650 hectares of Scottish upland.
This project would not exist without our longstanding partnership with Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, whose scientific expertise and long-term stewardship have helped shape a rewilding strategy grounded in authenticity, integrity and evidence-led conservation. From peatland restoration and hydrological repair to woodland regeneration, biodiversity recovery and species protection, Dalnacardoch is being restored through a careful, measured approach that prioritises long-term ecological recovery over short-term intervention.
It feels particularly fitting that this award is given in memory of Simon Boas; an exceptional individual whose work with Durrell and Jersey Overseas Aid reflected the same commitment to meaningful, collaborative impact that underpins this project.
Whilst we are proud of the recognition, this award is not simply a reflection of what has already been achieved. It is recognition of the vision behind the project, the ambition of what remains ahead, and the collective commitment required to see a century-long restoration effort through.
Dalnacardoch is still in its earliest chapters.
Next week, four members of our team will travel to the estate to support the ongoing conservation work firsthand, and we look forward to sharing more behind the scenes as the project continues to develop.
Meaningful change only happens when people work together, and Dalnacardoch stands as proof of what can be achieved when expertise, purpose and long-term commitment align.
Thank you to Jersey Finance for hosting another exceptional awards evening.
We cannot do the full project justice in a single post, so if you would like to learn more about Dalnacardoch and follow its progress, you can read more here: https://affinitypw.com/news/sustainable-trustee
