We are delighted to partner with the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. Through a digital restructuring, we will empower the charity to continue the legacy of one of the UK’s most respected conservationists and wildlife artists.

About David Shepherd – artist and conservationist

David Shepherd (1931-2017) was one of the UK’s most respected conservationists and wildlife artists. For over 50 years, he dedicated his life to painting some of the world’s most iconic and endangered animals, selling his art to raise funds for enforcement and community projects. He set up the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) in 1984 to continue his work. Today, the DSWF website operates as a hub for those that wish to continue his legacy.

Challenges

The website serves both as a way for people to donate – for example, adopting an endangered animal, gifting in a Will – and as an online shop, selling David’s spectacular prints (or occasionally, original artworks). As a hub for income and as the basis for Charity Commission reporting and ICO compliance, it is critical that everything is accurately tracked and attributed.

However, over the years, the digital reporting structure had lost direction, hindering the Trust’s ability to continue its amazing work. StrategiQ is proud to collaborate with DSWF on a digital restructuring project that will meet and exceed these requirements.

Our strategy

Our work with other charities such as The Air Ambulance Service, Suffolk Mind and The University of Suffolk – plus several face to face meetings and referrals – meant StrategiQ entered into a trusted partnership with DSWF from the start. As a result, we have been able to carry out a rigorous audit, underpinning a strategy that will enable us to act swiftly to make an immediate impact while paving the way for longer-term strategic goals.