We were once again very pleased to work with Hampshire Ornithological Society in 2025 and help fund their young members programme.

They organised 21 specific Young Member events in 2025. These were mainly for birding, but they also ran events on reptiles, dragonflies and small mammals.  At the Members Day they arranged for Chris Packham to show the Young Members his feather collection. A careers masterclass was run again and was attended by ten members who were all keen to get careers in conservation.

 In addition, they again enlisted help from several experienced HOS members who were willing to lead walks throughout Hampshire.  

Young Membership ranges from ages 5-25. 

The number of Young Members by age is as follows:

"Thank you for your continued support. It means so much to have this long-standing connection and to do something that honours all that Cameron would have wanted for young birders.”

A huge congratulations to HOS for winning the British Trust of Ornithology Marsh Award for best Local Ornithology Work. Their outstanding work includes the huge steps they have taken to encourage young members to join and the success of their outstanding inclusive events run for young people.

Keith Betton, Tom Saunders and Janice Beck receive award