Iceland is one of the UK’s leading food retailers, with protecting the environment at the heart of its values. 

Charlotte Harris, Chief Executive of Cheshire Wildlife Trust says “We’re really pleased to welcome Richard as our new Patron for the Trust. It’s really exciting to have somebody with a high profile who can help us achieve our objectives and is passionate about nature and the environment.”

Richard Walker, Managing Director of Iceland Foods, says "I was thrilled to receive the invitation to become Patron of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, and absolutely delighted to accept it. It is clearly a great honour to be offered a position previously held by the late Duke of Westminster, and I realise that I have very big shoes to fill.

“I am passionate about protecting the natural world and naturally feel a particular attachment to the wonderful Cheshire countryside and wildlife on my own doorstep. My family and I spend as much time outdoors as we can, and we have seen for ourselves and fully appreciate the great work that the Trust is doing.

"I look forward to supporting the Trust in furthering its Mission and I hope to be able to contribute to their important work not just as a figurehead and ambassador, but by offering real practical help to advance their agenda. I very much look forward to getting to know and working with the whole of the Cheshire Wildlife Trust team.”