Fiona Phelps

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About Fiona Phelps

Partnering with philanthropists, foundations and advisors who create lasting impact through inclusive access to nature, hands-on environmental education, and science-led conservation. When your giving reflects your values, it becomes more than a donation — it becomes part of something lasting. With The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum, your support nurtures a living landscape where people and trees grow together. A place where nature is accessible to all, where future conservationists take root, and where research informs global action on biodiversity and climate. Working with funders who care deeply about purpose, legacy, and inclusion, we focus on building partnerships that deliver meaningful outcomes — for communities today and generations to come. Create meaningful, lasting change • Fund projects where biodiversity meets human wellbeing • Back inclusive access, not just open gates • Support education that shapes future conservationists Ensure transparency and impact • Receive clear reporting, not just KPIs • Hear real stories from real people • Track outcomes across climate, health, and learning Build a partnership you can trust • Co-create initiatives tailored to your goals • Choose quiet legacy or active involvement • Know your gift is managed with care and rigour Reflect your purpose and vision • Champion equity in access to green spaces • Help mitigate climate change through science, not slogans • Invest in projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals Leave a legacy rooted in people and planet • Support a national treasure preparing for its bicentenary • Empower apprentices, researchers, and underrepresented communities • Help a place of natural wonder grow into a centre for global learning This is philanthropy that grows — in outcomes, relationships, and reach. If you would like an informal conversation please contact me here on LinkedIn, or email me fiona.phelps@fowa.org.uk