We are excited to share some fantastic news, Tingdene Group has officially become a Nature Guardian with Suffolk Wildlife Trust, and we are proudly twinned with Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve!

Nature Guardians are local organisations who are passionate about supporting nature, protecting the environment, and helping to create a more climate-resilient Suffolk. By joining this initiative, we are not only showing our commitment to nature, but also directly helping the Trust to:

  • Maintain nature reserves across Suffolk

  • Restore and protect natural habitats

  • Deliver vital community nature education and engagement

Why Carlton Marshes?

Carlton Marshes is a truly special place, offering 1,000 acres of wilderness within the Broads National Park, and home to one of the largest populations of wading birds in the East of England.

Perfectly located between our Group sites on the Broads, the reserve can be reached via the Waveney River Centre foot ferry or the scenic footpath from Broadlands Park & Marina and Oulton Broad. For years, Suffolk Wildlife Trust members have enjoyed free usage of the foot ferry, and now our partnership goes even further.

This twinning makes perfect sense; our holiday parks, marinas, and boat sales rely on a thriving natural environment, and Carlton Marshes is right on our doorstep. By championing this incredible reserve, we can encourage holiday homeowners, berth holders, holidaymakers, and visitors to discover, enjoy and support its wild beauty.

Additional support from Tingdene Group

  • We’ve already raised over £900 through raffles at family fun open days at Broadlands & Waveney in 2024 and 2025, and collection tins at each reception continue to gather donations.

  • Our very own Sophie Green (Marketing Manager) is running the Ipswich Half Marathon on the 21st of September to raise even more for Suffolk Wildlife Trust - please support her if you can: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sophie-green-swt

A long-standing partnership with benefits to both Tingdene Group and Suffolk Wildlife Trust, together we will continue to champion nature, conservation, and the wild beauty that surrounds our parks. It’s also a fantastic addition to our wider sustainability initiative, helping us play our part in protecting Suffolk’s landscapes and wildlife for the future.

Over the coming weeks we will be organising a Wellness Seminar, delivered to you by a member of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust Team, which will introduce the guardianship and offer ideas on how you and your families can connect with nature and get further involved with their work. Keep an eye on your inbox for further details.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this initiative so far, we are proud to be part of something that will protect Suffolk’s wildlife and landscapes for generations to come.