Why has the AWT taken on Essex Farm?
In 2005 the Trust’s machinery store at the Targets Wall was condemned and when the Trust began looking for storage space it quickly became apparent that not only would this be very expensive (approx. £5 per/sq/ft) but there was nothing of the right size available. Therefore when the option of the lease on Essex Farm became available it was quickly recognized that the storage that went with the site would be ideal. Since the Trust’s establishment 5 years ago more than 50 volunteers have come to Alderney at their own expense to carry out biological research or to help with the Trust’s work. In the last two years we have been lucky enough to be able to support two full time voluntary work experience placements, who have acted as members of staff for the Trust. Living on Alderney is not cheap, particularly as the Trust cannot afford to pay wages, and it is therefore important for the Trust that affordable accommodation is available for visiting volunteers. Essex Farm enables it to provide
