Our chosen charity: the Cornish Seal Sanctuary
At CECL, we’re proud to support the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, a registered charity based in Cornwall, UK, that rescues, rehabilitates, and releases seals and seal pups along the UK coastline. Here’s a bit more insight into the important work that the sanctuary carries out, why the partnership matters so much to us, and how we originally got involved.
Why did we choose the Cornish Seal Sanctuary?
As a business rooted in maritime trade, we care deeply about healthy oceans and coastal communities, and, as our mascot, Cecil, is a seal, it was an obvious choice to support a charity linked to these fascinating mammals. Having been introduced to the Sanctuary, we appreciated how much its mission aligns with our sustainability values and commitment to responsible logistics. Their work doesn’t just involve rescuing individual animals, but also educating visitors and the broader public about the pressures on our seas and the importance of marine conservation.
About the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and its mission
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and releases grey seal pups from around the Cornish coastline. Each season, the team cares for seals rescued due to injury, malnourishment or separation from their mum. When rescued animals cannot be safely returned to the wild, the Sanctuary’s animal care team provides expert care, working alongside veterinary specialists.
Education and awareness are central to the Sanctuary’s work. By welcoming visitors and school groups, delivering educational talks and behind-the-scenes experiences, the Sanctuary inspires people of all ages to protect marine life and the seas they depend on.
Sustainability and our shared social responsibilities
Our partnership with the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is part of a broader sustainability strategy that reflects our commitment to working toward a safer, healthier maritime environment. Beyond our charity work, we’re focused on reducing our operational footprint by helping our clients optimise routes, consolidate freight, and select greener options wherever available. If that resonates with your business, then we’d love to hear from you.
Would you like to get involved?
Healthy seas sustain all of us. We’re proud to stand with our friends at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and will continue to support their vital work – one rescue, one rehab, and one release at a time. We’d encourage all of our customers and partners to check out the work they do and consider becoming a supporter too. Their website is https://sealsanctuary.sealifetrust.org/en/
