Our Work
Using world-class approaches, led by passionate locals we work with stakeholders, organisations and volunteers to help nature thrive in three ways:
Forth Marine Hatchery
We are dedicated to the restoration of keystone species in the Firth of Forth and beyond. Fished to extinction, our project focuses on the native Oyster and also Lobster and Seagrass.
Scottish Coastal Clean Up
We are collaborating with coastal communities, organisations and groups to remove plastic pollution and marine litter from our beautiful coastline.
Muir to Forth
We are developing a broad network of nature corridors connecting the Lammermuir Hills to the shores of the Firth of Forth. Nature restoration in partnership with farming, land management and communities.
How Balanced Horizon are delivering impact
Across sea, coast and land our projects are supporting nature and communities to thrive together.
60 tonnes of marine plastics removed
21 three day beach cleans delivered
7 remote west coast islands visited
39 events delivered
500 school pupils engaged with
200 plus volunteers engaged with
2000 plus volunteers hours
35 organisations collaborated with
100,000 lobsters released
20,000 oysters released by 2027
habitat improvement for key rare species – target 10 sites
10,000 acres pledged by 2027
15,000 trees planted by 2027
Can you help support the future of our natural world?
Champion
Do you feel passionately about the future of our natural world? If you share our views, can you Champion our Cause?
Invest
Donating to Balanced Horizon is an investment in impact, with a measurable environmental return. We are interested in developing long-term relationships at all scales.
Volunteer
Volunteering, and giving your valuable time to help support our mission can be done in many ways.
Become a Corporate Partners and Sponsors
We aim to align ourselves with the best partners with strong reputations, values and influence, and build long-term relationships. We partner with institutions where our environmental mission aligns with their CSR and ESG goals and offer quantifiable impact and visibility in return for investment.
Our Partners, Sponsors and Volunteers
We are acutely aware that without the support of our partners, sponsors and volunteers we would not be able to make meaningful positive environmental impact.
We are an agile organisation, with blended funding sources spread across trusts and foundations, corporate partners and private donations creating a robust and diverse funding base.
MEET OUR TEAM
Experienced – Passionate – Purpose-Led
Balanced Horizon is in safe hands: Supported by our dedicated trustees and led by a passionate team of experienced professionals, environmentalists and entrepreneurs. Together with our incredible volunteers we are committed to creating lasting meaningful impact in partnership with nature.
HOW OUR TEAM OPERATES
Governance
Trustees
- Stuart McKill – Chair. Retired Businessman
- Kendra Walsh – Network Director Conservation Collective
- Tommy Dale – Founder. Environmental Entrepreneur and Businessman
- Iain Hardie – Corporate Lawyer
Strategy
Adrian Boot – Group General Manager
- Strategy, Development, Funding + Partners
Katie Ajie – Operations Coordinator
- Coordination, Administration, Support
Impact
SEA
Forth Marine Hatchery
Jake Norton – Project Leader
COAST
The Scottish Coastal Clean Up
Kerrie Flockhart – Project Leader
LAND
Muir to Forth
John Maslen – Project Leader
HOW OUR TEAM OPERATES
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When you sign up, you’re joining a community that believes in partnership with nature and positive change. No noise, no sales — just occasional updates about the work we’re doing together.