Your support enables us to continue to offer a voice to the red squirrels of the Isle of Wight. Thank you!
The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust
We are The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust, a charity comprised of a group of dedicated members committed to the protection and survival of our native red squirrels, their habitat, and the species that share it with them.
Our Goals
Protection and Survival
We are committed to the protection and survival of our native red squirrels, their habitat, and the species that share it with them.
Education and Awareness
We educate the general public and raise awareness about our native red squirrels, and how to better protect them for the benefit of their survival.
Latest News & Upcoming Events
2027 Calendar Sponsorship
Become a 2027 Isle of Wight calendar sponsor and place your business in 500+ Island homes while supporting red squirrel conservation. Exclusive month sponsorships and supporter squares now available.
Wear Your Wild: Red Squirrel Badges Supporting Conservation on the Isle of Wight
Discover how a beautifully designed red squirrel pin badge is helping to fund vital conservation and feeding projects protecting red squirrels on the Isle of Wight.
2026 Calendar Sponsor Spotlight: February – Briddlesford Farm
Briddlesford Farm is one of the last remaining dairy farms on the Isle of Wight, producing Guernsey milk, cream, butter and artisan cheeses. Visit the farm shop and café in Wootton and discover why they proudly support red squirrel conservation.
New Fencing Work at Howes Wood | Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust
New fencing work is underway at Howes Wood, using Western red cedar cut on site to improve access, protect habitats and support red squirrel conservation.
2026 Calendar Sponsor Spotlight – January: Isle of Wight Bird Foods
Meet Isle of Wight Bird Foods, a local Isle of Wight business sponsoring our red squirrel calendar. Learn why they support conservation and Island wildlife.
January Woodland Work Update
From cutting new paths through dense undergrowth to clearing fallen and unhealthy trees, our January woodland work at Howes Wood is laying the foundations for a safer, healthier habitat for red squirrels.