About Wildlife Farms and Estates
Wildlife Farms and Estates accreditation is the voluntary label of excellence in land management, championing the enhancement of biodiversity through independent assessment. Accreditation is awarded to farms and estates that provide robust evidence of holistic and sustainable environmental, economic and social land management practices, recognising the multifunctional role of rural businesses and land use. The scheme operates throughout England and Wales and is open to all land managers with significant control of the land.
As trusted partners, registered Wildlife Farms and Estates members will be able to qualify for the Oxbury Transition Facility simply by providing proof of their Level 1 or Level 2 accreditation. The holistic nature of the label means that level 2 accredited land managers will also be able to qualify for the Oxbury Transition Facility with no annual fee.
What is the Oxbury Transition Facility?
The Oxbury Transition Facility is the first of its kind for UK farming businesses. It provides flexible funding to help farmers manage cash flow and capital needs as they transition to lower-carbon, more resilient farming systems.
With growing pressure from climate change, government policies, and supply chain demands, Oxbury recognises the need for financial support to help farmers adopt sustainable practices. This facility financially incentivises and rewards those who are transitioning—or planning to transition—to farming methods that reduce carbon emissions and improve soil health.
Beyond access to finance, the Oxbury Transition Facility helps farmers measure and demonstrate the impact of their changes. It includes:
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Carbon Footprints: Conducted by farmers at the outset and throughout the transition to track emissions reductions.
- Earth Observation: Oxbury has partnered with Downforce Technologies, who combine satellite data with on-the-ground insights to calculate and track Soil Organic Carbon (SOC).
- Data Sharing: Evidence of sustainable improvements can be shared with supply chain partners and government bodies to demonstrate positive environmental outcomes.
Oxbury offers flexible financing options to Wildlife Farms and Estates members.
What are the benefits of an Oxbury Transition Facility?
What must I provide to qualify as a Wildlife Farms and Estates Member?
- A copy of your Wildlife Farms and Estates accreditation with your successful Level 1 or Level 2 registration number.
- A carbon footprint no older than 24 months from the time of the application.
- An electronic map of your farm.
As a fully regulated bank Oxbury will undertake standard bank opening verification checks. This will require you to provide consent for Oxbury to conduct appropriate Credit Reference Agency searches to support your application and to underwrite the facility. All applications are subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.
Please contact us by completing the enquiry form. An Oxbury Relationship Manager will contact you to discuss the product and details in relation to the transition activity, with you prior to completing an application.
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We do not prescribe specific actions that you must undertake with the facility, but your participation in grant schemes and supply chain arrangements provide evidence of the changes already underway.
In some cases, depending on the size of the facility, we may require security.
Once approved, you can self-serve through our Oxbury Online Banking platform, giving you the ease and flexibility to control when you want to drawdown funds and when you want to repay any utilised credit. If you prefer direct contact we have a customer services team, as well as your assigned Relationship Manager.