Our Mission
Our mission is to help the nature of Rathlin recover and to help the community thrive.
Islands make up around 5% of the Earth’s surface, but support over 40% of the world’s Endangered and Critically Endangered birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. They are epicentres of extinction. But extinctions can be prevented if introduced predators are removed.
The LIFE Raft project aims to help create safe nesting habitats for seabirds and landbirds.
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Latest Project News

Friday 22/9/23
The next phase – eradication by air, land and sea
Blog from John Kelly, LIFE Raft Programme Manager After years of build-up and two years of intensive preparation, we are finally here – at…

Friday 15/9/23
Rathlin Ferry Winter Timetable
Check out the Rathlin Ferry timetable, commencing 1st October 2023 …

Wednesday 13/9/23
Trail Camera Photography Competition – pick the winner
What is nature doing while your back is turned? We gave each child at St Mary’s Primary School here on Rathlin a trail camera…