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We are a not-for-profit organisation called the Ant Antics Foundation. We focus on conservation, education, and outreach across the UK. Our mission is to protect native ant species and their ecosystems, raise awareness about their role in nature, and inspire the next generation of ecologists and conservationists. We donate ant colonies to schools, deliver free educational talks, reintroduce threatened species like the wood ant, and attend public events to showcase ethical antkeeping. We were founded by the team behind Ant Antics Ltd, the UK’s first antkeeping store. The site should feel nature-focused, inspiring, and trustworthy, with an educational tone. We want to feature our mission, projects, how to get involved, and resources for teachers.
OUR PROJECTS.
At the Ant Antics Foundation, we are constantly working on new projects to support our mission. From educational initiatives to conservation efforts, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on native ant species and their ecosystems. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming projects as we continue our work across the UK.
Donation support
Work from home
If you would like to volunteer your time to helping us raise funds through public donations, you have come to the right place to really make a difference.
Volunteering
England and Wales
We have released 37 colonies with another 30 in growth. We need help with everything from checking on the colonies to supplementary feeding, logging locations of existing colonies. We have plenty of opportunities in this area.
Colonies for Schools
England & Wales
Giving your time can be rewarding for those around you, what better way to do it than organising our colonies for schools, attending talks and ensuring they get what they need as their colonies grow. This position requires a FULL DBS check.
MAKE AN IMPACT.
Want to support us with your time?
Tell us how below.
This subscription is considered a voluntary donation to the Ant Antics Foundation. Any rewards, benefits, or acknowledgements associated with this donation are provided solely during the active donation period. Donations are non-refundable.
By proceeding, you acknowledge that this donation does not constitute a purchase of goods or services, and that any rewards are discretionary and subject to change.
Membership
Membership
5
Every month
+£2.15 Pinbadge Shipping
Welcome to the Ant Antics foundation and thank you for your support.
Valid until canceled
Supporter Pinbadge After 2 months
Bronze Pinbadge After 1 Year
Silver Pinbadge After 2 Years
Gold Pinbadge After 3 years
Membership
Sponsor a School - Membership
13.50
Every month
+£2.15 Pinbadge shipping
Keep a colony in a school fully funded on behalf of the foundation. We will include your name as the colony sponsor too, unless you tell us not too.
Valid until canceled
School Sponsor Pin-badge after 2 months
Supporter Pin-badge after 2 months
5% off Merch
Membership
Sponsor a Rufa Colony - Membership
16
Every month
+£2.15 Pinbadge Shipping
This will fund an entire colony each month, from feeding to care, checking on them and monitoring them as well as their release and continued nurture.
Valid until canceled
Rewilding Pin-Badge (After 2 months)
Supporters Pin-Badge (After 2 months)
Sponsor the raising and release of a wood ant colony
A picture of your colony and its GPS coordinates
10% off Store Merch
Membership
Fund a School & Rufa colony
29.50
Every month
+£2.15 pin badge postage
By request, this tier is for those who wish to support both a classroom and a wild Formica rufa colony. There’s no pressure, but if you choose to, your support will help no end.
Valid until canceled
Rewilding Pin-badge (After 2 months)
Schools Pin-Badge (After 2 months)
Supporter Pin-badge (After 2 months)
Named wood ant colony with nameplate
GPS Location when colony is released
School funded colony with name card from you
15% off all merch on the site
15% off Antcon tickets (after 12 months)
A wood ant plushie (After 12 months)
Special recognition at Antcon for your contribution
Colony updates
Website recognition
Choose your Membership
If there isnt one right for you, you can make a one time donation using our Donation form here.