New trustee appointment: Eleanor Tew
We are delighted to welcome Phoebe Oldfield to our trustee board. Phoebe is a furniture designer-maker, currently working at …
Martin Wood – engineer, philanthropist, and conservationist
A joint statement by sister charities: Earth Trust, The Oxford Trust, and Sylva Foundation It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sir Martin Wood (1927-2021). Sir Martin and Lady Wood together founded our three sister charities. Each of us has a distinctive vocation, voice and vision, yet at our heart we…
Annual Report and Accounts for 2020-21
We have published our Trustee’s Report and Independent Accounts for the year 2020-21.
Mary Barkham Appointed Trustee
We are delighted to welcome Dr Mary Barkham as a trustee of the Sylva Foundation. Mary was appointed as a trustee at a board meeting held on 19th March 2021.
Jim Waterson Appointed Trustee
We are delighted to welcome Jim Waterson as a trustee of the Sylva Foundation.
Announcing the death of our trustee Peter Savill
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our long standing trustee and great friend to Sylva Foundation, Dr Peter Savill.
Changes at the Top
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Taylor as Chair of trustees. At the same board meeting earlier this month, Dr James Morison was appointed to the board.
Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19
We have published our Trustee’s Report and Independent Accounts for the year 2018-19.
Sarah Taylor appointed trustee
We are really pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Taylor as a trustee of Sylva Foundation. Sarah brings a wealth of business and finance experience to the board, while possessing a deep passion for the British countryside.
Changes at the top
Several changes to the Sylva Foundation board of trustees are announced today. We welcome Sir Martin and Lady Wood as our first Patrons, Dr Nick Brown steps down as trustee, and Dr Robin Buxton is appointed to the Board.