Sustainable Soils Alliance Fundraising Auction

Sustainable Soils Alliance Fundraising Online Auction

We’re looking forward to our fundraising evening tonight at Yeo Valley HQ in Somerset, where over 100 guests are expected to join us to help raise money for the SSA’s activities. As part of our fundraising campaign, we’re excited to also announce an online auction that will be taking place over the next two weeks, with a host of wonderful prizes up for grabs!

The SSA is extremely grateful to all the businesses who have donated prizes and sponsored tables, including Yeo Valley, Weleda, Triodos, Greenhouse, Osbourne Clarke and Riverford.

The money raised will contribute to help us raise soil’s political profile and convene experts to devise solutions to the complex technical, practical and legal challenges that need to be addressed to see our soils properly protected for generations to come.  See below for a full list of prizes, and please share with your soil-friendly networks!

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Lot 1: Bluebell Wood Walk

A walk in a bluebell wood in Sussex and a visit to the  Stonelynk Organics vegetable farm during the bluebell season (mid-April to late May) followed by an organic homemade lunch. Stonelynk Organics thrives on land that benefited from  Carbon Gold Biochar Soil Improver  per hectare- see the difference and also receive a delivery of the Biochar  Essential Bundle!

Lot 2: Soil Painting by Edward Hutchison

A unique painting by acclaimed artist and landscape architect Edward Hutchison. Hutchison's series of soil paintings  are based on observing microbiological activity under a  microscope, and the resulting paintings capture th e extraordinary vivacity of this ordinarily unseen world. 

Lot 3: SoilBiolab Platinum Package

Put your soil through full biology and chemistry testing courtesy of scientists at the  SoilBioLab, which provides chemical and physical analysis of the soil sample. A comprehensive Microbiology analysis is also available, as is the chance to look at your own soil at up to 400x magnification!

Lot 4: Pitchcott Farm Nature Bathing

Experience the numerous health benefits of nature bathing through this guided walk across the beautiful Pitchcott farm in Buckinghamshire. Learn more here.

Lot 5: Cruise Around Old Harry’s rock

A relaxing cruise for 4 around one of the Dorset’s best coastal features on a spring/summer evening or weekend in 2023. The trip will last about 2 hours (weather dependent), and include Prosecco and wild swimming if you can brave the waves!

Lot 6: Farm Carbon Toolkit - Consultancy Voucher for Farm Carbon and Soils Advice

A voucher for free consultancy services from Farm Carbon Toolkit, an independent, farmer-led enterprise, supporting other farmers to measure, understand and act on their greenhouse gas emissions, while improving their business resilience for the future.

Lot 7: Knepp Wildlife Safari

Experience the beauty of rewilded Knepp Castle Estate, home to deer, ponies, longhorn cattle and boar as well as a host of storks, owls, bats, butterflies and other wildlife. Voucher for two to join a wildlife safari to learn about the project started by Isabella Tree, and Charlie Burrell.

Lot 8: Wildfarmed visit

Head to the Wildfarmed HQ for one of their 2023 farming open days. Bring a friend along, and spend some time learning all about the Wildfarmed approach to farming in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Lot 9: Cotswolds Cottage

Enjoy a break in a former stable, recently converted into a stunning,  private and comfortable split-level studio (one bed, up to two guests).  Book a stay for a week or long weekend for a perfect peaceful break.  See more details here.

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With huge thanks to all our supporters and those who kindly donated prizes for this exciting event!

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