This article forms part of our "Spotlights: Impacts in action" series looking at the impact our responsible business framework is having on clients, colleagues, communities and governance.
Article last updated 3 April 2026.
Supporting and engaging the communities we operate in is a key part of our responsible business approach. In 2025, this commitment came to life through our support for Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Your Shore programme, which empowers local people to protect and care for Cornwall’s coastline.
Through this partnership, we helped to strengthen a network of community‑led marine groups. Alongside support from other funders, Rathbones’ contribution helped enable engagement of around 17,000 people and over 1,400 hours of volunteering.
Our support also helped bring volunteers together through the annual Your Shore Conference, creating space for collaboration, shared learning and collective planning.
By investing in people as well as places, the programme has enabled local communities to monitor wildlife, respond to marine incidents, and educate residents and visitors alike.
This work highlights the value of long‑term collaboration with trusted local partners. By supporting Cornwall Wildlife Trust and the volunteers at the heart of the Your Shore network, we are helping to build resilient communities with the knowledge and confidence to protect their natural environment for the future.
