• Birds Conservation

    Sustrust is proud to support bird conservation efforts in Crenver Grove through our nest record project in partnership with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). The BTO’s Nest Record Scheme gathers vital data on the breeding success of British birds, tracking the progress of individual nests throughout the season. Our Nest Box Monitoring In February…

  • Walking the Reens

    Gathering Stories about The Reens and Troon Life/ Hwedhla adro An Run ha bewnans Trewoon Over the past six years, we have walked slowly and respectfully with more than 200 people, exploring The Reens in Cornwall and the ancient medieval chapel of Fenton-Ia in small, quiet groups. Archaeologist Jacky Nowakowski and walking activist Philip Hills…

  • Restoration of a Quoit

    We bought Carwynnen Quoit, also known as the Giants Quoit. Formerly in a ruined state, the quoit was once likened to Lanyon Quoit. It has also been called ‘The Devil’s Frying Pan’ set in what was known in old tithe records as ‘Frying Pan Field’. Now it’s back on its feet. The Quoit is set…

  • Woodlands

    Crenver Cove Crenver Grove – A Woodland for Learning & Conservation Crenver Grove lies on the southern edge of the Clowance Estate, halfway between Helston and Camborne in southwest Cornwall. This 35-acre historic woodland is managed by Sustrust for The Dandelion Trust, providing a vital space for outdoor education, conservation, and community engagement. Supporting Crenver…

  • Think Globally

    Sustainable aid for tsunami stricken Sri Lanka During a visit to Sri Lanka for discussions with the Centre for Environment and Development (CED) on establishing an Eco-village grounded in right livelihoods, trustee Owen Fenn and administrator Pip Richards witnessed the 2004 tsunami first-hand — a catastrophe from which they were lucky to escape.

  • Waste Action

    Ban the bag We coordinated the campaign to Ditch the Plastic, Make Helston Fantastic in partnership with other local groups. Inspired by Rebecca Hosking’s pioneering work in Modbury, we joined the wider movement towards a plastic-free Cornwall. Cornish beaches were once reported to have the worst litter problem in the UK. As contributors to the…