The Bumblebee Conservation Trust was established because of serious concerns about the 'plight of the bumblebee'.
Bumblebees are familiar and much-loved insects that pollinate our crops and wildflowers, but two species have become nationally extinct and bumblebee populations have crashed, so people are rightly worried.
We have a vision for a world where bumblebees are thriving and valued by everyone.
We are working towards five main aims:
Aim 1 β We are the UKβs trusted experts on bumblebee populations, ecology and conservation.
Aim 2 β People and organisations, including policy makers, are inspired to champion and take action for bumblebees.
Aim 3 β There is more, better-connected, high-quality habitat for bumblebees across our cities, towns and countryside.
Aim 4 β Our threatened bumblebees are on the road to recovery and no other bumblebees become threatened.
Aim 5 β We are an impactful, inclusive, bold and sustainable organisation.