The Bumblebee Conservation Trust was established because of serious concerns about the 'plight of the bumblebee'.



Bumblebees are familiar and much-loved insects that pollinate our crops and wildflowers, but two species have become nationally extinct and bumblebee populations have crashed, so people are rightly worried.



We have a vision for a world where bumblebees are thriving and valued by everyone.



We are working towards five main aims:


Aim 1 – We are the UK’s trusted experts on bumblebee populations, ecology and conservation.

Aim 2 – People and organisations, including policy makers, are inspired to champion and take action for bumblebees.

Aim 3 – There is more, better-connected, high-quality habitat for bumblebees across our cities, towns and countryside.

Aim 4 – Our threatened bumblebees are on the road to recovery and no other bumblebees become threatened.

Aim 5 – We are an impactful, inclusive, bold and sustainable organisation.