Establish and Maintain Nature Reserves and Educate in Natural History and Nature Conservation
Establish and Maintain Nature Reserves and Educate in Natural History and Nature Conservation
YACWAG helps local people get closer to wildlife through walks, talks, events, surveys and work parties. The charity owns 19 fields and a small wood which are managed as nature reserves, and also manages the wildlife interest of the Yatton – Congresbury section of the Strawberry Line heritage trail.
YACWAG encourages people of all ages to enjoy nature, working with all local primary schools and youth organisations in Yatton and Congresbury.
YACWAG connects people with their natural environment and gives opportunities for getting out and being active outdoors – essential for their physical health, as well as mental and spiritual well-being. Special interest groups include ones for bats, birds, dormice and insects.
YACWAG is a registered charity, number 1076362. YACWAG’s Constitution was adopted on 28th June 1999 and the charity was registered on 2nd July 1999.
YACWAG owns and manages nature reserves in the parishes of Yatton and Congresbury. The charity also aims to advance education in natural history and nature conservation.
YACWAG is led by an Executive Committee of 10-12 members who are Trustees of the charity with over 40 other volunteers carrying out key roles. There are no paid employees. There are three sub-committees: the Land Management sub-committee, the Education and Events sub-committee and the Finance and Administration sub-committee. These sub-committees all have Trustees on them but they can also include those who are not.
