RSPB says its habitat restoration funding took a knock after the UK left the European Union

                                                            

The HQ of the RSPB in Sandy, Bedfordshire. The Charity's funding for habitat restoration dried up when Britain left the European Union  

ONE of the downsides of the UK's  departure from the European Union is that it has cut off a precious source of funds to the RSPB.

According to the society, the EU had been a "major funding stream" for various habitat restoration projects.

It says: "Over the years, the RSPB  had a history of successful applications.

"Sadly, no equivalent fund has been created by the UK Government to replace this fund.

"We remain eligible to access some EU funding opportunities for our work in Northern Ireland through the Peaceplus funding programme.

"Now that the UK is re-joining the Horizon (science) scheme, future collaborations could access this fund."

The charity adds: "Our income team continues to seek new funding opportunities.

"We are also striving to build long-lasting relationships with a range of grant funders, trusts and corporate organisations."