ISLES OF SCILLY NATURE CO. LTD

What ISLES OF SCILLY NATURE CO. LTD does

Isles of Scilly Nature Co. Ltd is a UK private limited company incorporated in 2024 with a registered office at 10 Buckingham Gate, London, that operates as the lead entity for the "Small is Beautiful" Landscape Recovery project on the Isles of Scilly archipelago. The project is a farmer- and community-led landscape recovery initiative working in partnership with the Duchy of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, Isles of Scilly Farmers & Growers, and Tresco Island Limited to deliver habitat protection and enhancement across 150 hectares of flower-rich and woody habitat, secure favourable conservation status for 266 hectares of protected sites, and apply regenerative grazing across 500 hectares of farmland, alongside biosecurity safeguarding and provision of a small-scale abattoir. Delivery is supported by specialist contractors including Pasture for Life (regenerative grazing), Terrafarmer (narcissus cropping and soil health), and Rosemary Parslow and Ian Bennallick (arable plant surveys and seed bank activation).

The business model is not commercial in the conventional sense: the project is part of Defra's Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS), specifically the Landscape Recovery strand, and receives government funding to deliver landscape-scale environmental outcomes. A secondary, in-progress funding channel targets ESG-focused corporates, trusts, and donors seeking nature and climate impact investment aligned with TCFD and TNFD reporting. No products or services are sold, and pricing is not applicable. The operating team consists of four named members supported by a multi-stakeholder Steering Group with representatives from each partner organisation across all five inhabited islands (St Mary's, St Martin's, St Agnes, Bryher, Tresco). The project carries no proprietary technology platform and operates as a programme delivery entity rather than a software or product business.

Name

ISLES OF SCILLY NATURE CO. LTD

Legal name

Isles of Scilly Nature Co. Ltd

Website

https://smallisbeautiful.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Isles of Scilly Nature Co. Ltd operates the "Small is Beautiful" Landscape Recovery project on the Isles of Scilly, a farmer- and community-led initiative under Defra's ELMS that partners with the Duchy of Cornwall, the IoS Wildlife Trust, and local farmers to restore habitats and apply regenerative grazing across the archipelago.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conservation Easements & Land Trust Services (AFAMAMAH), Grassland/Rangeland Management & Restoration (EUABABAF), Invasive Species Control & Site Restoration (Pre/Post Planting) (AFAMACAN)

Keywords

• Landscape recovery services
• Regenerative agriculture
• Habitat conservation projects
• Environmental land management
• Biodiversity restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government funding (Defra / ELMS): The project is part of Defra's Environmental Land Management Scheme. As a Landscape Recovery project under ELMS, it receives government funding to deliver landscape-scale environmental outcomes by rewarding sustainable and resilient land management and regenerative farming practices.

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Core offering

Isles of Scilly Nature Co. Ltd leads the 'Small is Beautiful' landscape recovery project on the Isles of Scilly, delivering habitat protection and enhancement (150 ha), regenerative grazing across 500 ha of farmland, soil health improvement, biosecurity safeguarding, and conservation of 266 ha of protected sites in partnership with the Duchy of Cornwall, local farmers, and the IoS Wildlife Trust. The project operates under Defra's Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) Landscape Recovery strand, funded by government grants and corporate ESG partnerships.

Product overview

The Small is Beautiful project is a landscape recovery initiative led by Isles of Scilly Nature Co. Ltd, operating as a single unified conservation program rather than a platform with separate modules. The project encompasses habitat protection and enhancement (150 hectares of flower-rich and woody habitats), conservation of protected sites (266 hectares), soil health improvement through regenerative grazing across 500 ha of farmland, biosecurity safeguarding, arable plant surveys, and regenerative growing guidance for narcissi cultivation. The initiative is delivered through partnerships with the Duchy of Cornwall, Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, and local farmers, supported by contractors and specialists such as Pasture for Life and Terrafarmer.

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Products and services

• Small is Beautiful Landscape Recovery Project A farmer and community-led landscape recovery programme delivering habitat protection, regenerative grazing, soil health improvement, and biodiversity restoration across the Scillonian archipelago. Delivered in partnership with the Duchy of Cornwall, Isles of Scilly Farmers & Growers, Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, and Tresco Island Limited under Defra's Environmental Land Management Scheme.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 hectares of flower-rich and woody habitat protected, extended and enhanced
• +3 more outcomes

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• Duchy of CornwallflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuchy of Cornwall is the primary estate partner and landowner on the Isles of Scilly. The Small is Beautiful project is one of three Landscape Recovery projects on the Duchy estate. Matthew Morris serves as Rural Director & Director of Isles of Scilly Nature Co., and Heather Webb serves as Head of Future Farming and Director of Isles of Scilly Nature Co. Twiga Drewett and Diana Mompoloki represent the Duchy on the project Steering Group.
• Isles of Scilly Farmers & GrowersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Small is Beautiful project is farmer and community led, in partnership with Isles of Scilly Farmers & Growers. The initiative is driven by a collective and shared vision from Scilly's farmers and land managers. Kylie Carter, Issy Tibbs, and Jess Vian serve as Farmers' and Growers' Initiative Officers on the Steering Group.
• Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust (IoS Wildlife Trust)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IoS Wildlife Trust is a core project partner contributing conservation expertise. Julian Branscombe, Chief Executive Officer, serves on the Steering Group. The Trust oversees conservation grazing on its land and collaborates on habitat and species recovery. David Mawer previously served as Senior Conservation Warden with the Trust for 17 years.
• Tresco Island LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTresco Island Limited is a key island partner in the Small is Beautiful project. Alasdair Moore (Head of Estate and Gardens) and Graham Eggins (Farmer and Island Representative) serve on the Steering Group representing Tresco Island. The island serves as a pilot location for farmer and partner events.
• Isles of Scilly National LandscapecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Isles of Scilly National Landscape (formerly AONB) is a project partner. Jacob Blackett serves as Isles of Scilly National Landscape Partnership Manager and Tony Richardson serves as Chair, both on the Steering Group. The project supports the National Landscape's conservation objectives.
• Pasture for LifesupportingTechnology or IntegrationPasture for Life, experts in regenerative grazing, are contracted to help develop the project's grazing plan. They assist in creating a system where livestock are finished on grass with minimal extra feed, keeping islands' pastures healthy, improving soil, and supporting wildlife. Reports have been produced to inform project planning.
• TerrafarmersupportingTechnology or IntegrationTerrafarmer specialists have been contracted to develop a Regenerative Growing Guide for Narcissus Cropping & Soil Health on the Isles of Scilly. Their work assesses current practices and provides tailored recommendations to support sustainable flower farming and improve soil health across the islands.
• Rosemary Parslow and Ian BennallicksupportingTechnology or IntegrationAuthors of 'The New Flora on the Isles of Scilly' have been engaged to carry out arable plant surveys that identify and catalogue key arable plant species across the islands. They also advise on seed bank activation methods and provide practical management strategies, and train and support local farmers.

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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