05/10/2026
Birmingham ICC : Hall 10a
Private v Public: who should fund nature restoration?
Conservatives have long believed in being responsible stewards of our natural heritage, ensuring it continues to support farming, businesses, and communities for generations to come. But to fund nature conservation properly, we need to unlock significantly more private investment. How do we drive best value for money from limited taxpayer funding? How will recovering nature support our future prosperity? Does it have to mean taxes and red tape?

06/10/2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham : Concerto
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation Reception (CAWF)
Chaired by The Rt Hon Mark Francois (MP Conservative Party , Shadow Minister for Defence)
Dr. Neil Hudson (Conservative Party MP, Shadow Parlimentary Under Secretary DEFRA)
Chris Platt (Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF), Co-Founder)
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP (Conservative Party, Chair Culture, Media and Sports committee)
Lorraine Platt (Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF), Co-Founder)
Join the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation for a special reception celebrating our 10th anniversary. Speaker 1: Chris Platt Co- Founder CAWF. Speaker 2: Rt Hon Mark Francois MP Shadow Minister for Defence. Speaker 3: Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP Shadow Secreatry of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs. Speaker 4: Lorraine Platt Co-Founder CAWF

