Corporate Sponsorship Appeal – 2026
The Bats and Trees Society of Cairns (BatSoc) is raising $7,000 over the next twelve months to help feed bats in care across Far North Queensland.
Endangered Spectacled Flying-Foxes play a vital role in healthy ecosystems through pollination and seed dispersal. Across Far North Queensland, they are increasingly threatened by habitat loss, extreme heat events, and human impacts. As these pressures grow, so does the urgent need to provide food and care for rescued flying-foxes while they recover and prepare for release.
We are inviting a small number of local and values-aligned businesses to partner with us as Bat Champions through a limited corporate sponsorship program.
Why this appeal matters right now
Each rescue season, orphaned Spectacled Flying-Fox pups are found across the region after losing their mothers to heat stress, habitat destruction, and other human-related causes.
These vulnerable babies are first cared for by dedicated local wildlife carers in their homes, before being transferred to a critical release facility in Kuranda, where they are prepared for a safe return to the wild.
This life-saving work comes with significant costs.
Each season:
- Orphaned bats require months of intensive, hands-on care
- They eat large quantities of fresh fruit every day
- Around $30,000 worth of fruit is needed each season to feed bats in care and at the release facility
At present, these food costs are largely being covered out-of-pocket by volunteer carers.
BatSoc is currently awaiting the outcome of a grant application expected in April, which we hope will help cover some of these ongoing expenses. However, grant funding is never guaranteed, and even when successful, funding does not always arrive in time to meet immediate needs.
This $7,000 appeal is designed to bridge the gap. It will help support carers, cover urgent fruit costs, and ensure rescued bats continue to receive the nutrition and care they need during this critical period.
Corporate sponsorship opportunities
Sponsorships are limited and offered on a first-come basis.
⚪🦇 Platinum Bat champion – $1,000
(3 2 available)
- Logo featured on the BatSoc website for 12 months
- Dedicated thank-you post on BatSoc Facebook and Instagram (tagged)
- Logo included in BatSoc newsletter
- Public acknowledgement at BatSoc events during 2026
- “Proud Platinum Bat Champion” digital badge for your website and socials
🟡🦇 Gold Bat champion – $500 (4 available)
- Logo featured on the BatSoc website for 12 months
- Group thank-you post on BatSoc social media
- Business name included in BatSoc newsletter
- “Gold Bat Champion” digital badge
⚪🦇 Silver Bat champion – $250 (6 available)
- Business name listed on the BatSoc website
- Group thank-you post on BatSoc social media
- “Silver Bat Champion” digital badge
🟤🦇 Bronze Bat champion – $100 (5 available)
- Business name listed on the BatSoc website
- Supporter mention on BatSoc social media
Make your sponsorship now
Why partner with BatSoc
By becoming a Bat Champion, your business:
- Directly supports wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in Far North Queensland
- Helps cover essential food costs for orphaned bats
- Supports volunteer carers who are already giving their time, homes, and personal resources
- Demonstrates genuine environmental responsibility to your customers and community
This is a practical, local way to make a real and visible difference for wildlife.
Get involved
To secure a Bat Champion sponsorship or request more information, you can purchase a sponsorship tier online via our shop, or contact us if you would prefer an invoice for your business.
📧 Email: info@batsoc.org.au
We would love to welcome your business as a Bat Champion and thank you for helping keep FNQ bats fed, cared for, and flying free.
