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Family-run Vine House Farm has been shortlisted for an award which recognises the £1m in donations made to The Wildlife Trusts.
The Deeping St Nicholas based firm has been shortlisted for the “Charity Partnership – Small Business Award” at the 2016 Business Charity Awards.
The nomination comes after farm announced they had reached the £1m mark in donations to The Wildlife Trusts.
Lucy Taylor, of Vine House Farm, said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the Small Business Charity Award.
“It is because of the fantastic support of our customers that Vine House Farm is going from strength to strength and has been able to support such a great charity.
“This is the first time we have been nominated for this award and, while there is some strong competition within the category, we are really looking forward to attending the event.”
The Business Charity Awards 2016 takes place on Wednesday and is part of Fundraising Week, which looks to reward all the amazing charity work that businesses across Great Britain have been involved with. There are some major national brands also shortlisted for awards, including Marks & Spencer. Vine House Farm is one of just three small businesses that have been nominated so this represents a real achievement for the company.
Vine House Farm’s commitment to The Wildlife Trusts started when they began donating up to five per cent of their sales.
Stephanie Hilborne OBE, chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts, said: “We have worked with Nicholas Watts and Vine House Farm since 2007.
“With his genuine care for wildlife, honesty, integrity and authenticity Nicholas is the driving force behind a partnership which has raised over £1m for The Wildlife Trusts and has helped 19,000 households to benefit from inviting nature into their gardens. This is incredible support from a small family business.
“The way in which Nicholas manages his farm makes a meaningful difference to wildlife in Lincolnshire.
“He draws great joy from feeding the birds on his land and now he’s feeding birds across the UK– more than he ever thought possible.”
