Help bring beavers to Craddocks Moss

Russell Savory

How beavers can help

Craddocks Moss is a 47-acre lowland peat bog in North Staffordshire. It’s part of the internationally significant Meres and Mosses wetland network. Past drainage and conifer tree planting damaged the peat here, causing it to release carbon.

We've begun restoring the site, and now we're planning the final, transformative step: introducing beavers! They'll be able to naturally engineer wetland recovery, restoring the peat bog and vitally locking in carbon. 

We are looking to secure £105,000 of grant funding towards the project. We have partnered with Staffordshire Business & Environment Network (sben) to raise the further £20,000 we need to cover the costs of the beaver enclosure, site infrastructure and ecological monitoring, plus five years of expert-led site management and evaluation. 

This is an exciting opportunity for your business to support carbon capture and boost biodiversity in Staffordshire. We’re grateful of any support you can give.

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A sunset scene of a wet bog, bordered by pine trees

sben

Why this matters to your company

By supporting this project, your organisation will: 

Advance Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Align with net zero goals through measurable carbon restoration - Craddocks Moss once held an estimated 24,000 tonnes of carbon. 
Demonstrate Leadership in Nature-Based Solutions: Beavers are proven to accelerate peatland rewetting, creating the conditions for long-term carbon capture. Restored peatlands improve biodiversity, water quality, and flood resilience which generates quantifiable environmental and social return.
Boost Local Biodiversity: Restore critical habitat for struggling rare species like the curlew and white-faced darter dragonfly by empowering a high-impact local initiative.  
Enhance Brand Visibility and Stakeholder Engagement: Receive public recognition at the site, access exclusive photos/video and enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences for your staff.

How your investment can help 

To make this project a reality, we must raise £20,000. Your contribution will directly contribute towards: 

Construction of a secure beaver enclosure 
Infrastructure and ecological monitoring 
Five years of expert-led site management and evaluation.

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Recognition and benefits for supporters 

Donate £5,000 or over and receive:  

One year corporate gold partnership with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust  including;
Full welcome pack.
Digital investors in wildlife certificate.
Recognition on our website.
Two copies of our WILD magazine twice a year.
Invitation to exclusive corporate events.
Reduced rate for corporate volunteering days.
Use of our logo commensurate with Gold level..
Your company logo on our website with hyperlink
Free use of Wolseley Nature Centre for business meeting or corporate event once a year (subject to availability).
A free guided walk at our Wolseley Centre for some of your staff members.
Framed Certificate with PR opportunity.
An exclusive invitation to the beaver release for one of your team.  
An exclusive private site tour for staff on a later date after the beaver release.
Your company logo/company name displayed at the top of our viewing platform plaque.
Branded images and updates to share on your website and social media.
Exclusive video footage of the beaver release, and trail camera footage highlights following their release, to share on social media.

Donate £2,000 or over and receive:  

An exclusive invitation to the beaver release for one of your team.  
An exclusive private site tour for staff on a later date after the beaver release.
Your company logo/company name displayed at the top of our viewing platform plaque.
Branded images and updates to share on your website and social media.
Exclusive video footage of the beaver release, and trail camera footage highlights following their release, to share on social media.

Donate between £500 and £1000 and receive:  

An exclusive private site tour for staff on a later date after the beaver release.
Your company logo/company name displayed at the top of our viewing platform plaque.
Branded images and updates to share on your website and social media.
Exclusive video footage of the beaver release, and trail camera footage highlights following their release, to share on social media.

Donate between £50 and £499 and receive: 

An invitation to a group site tour at the site for two of your team on a later date after the beaver release.
Your company name printed on our viewing platform plaque.
Exclusive footage of the beaver release to share on social media.