A Derbyshire jewellery maker is donating a share of its profits to support a Bath-based team of volunteers who help thousands of amphibians safely cross a busy lane each spring.
Feather and Frost has pledged to give 5% of all profits from sales of its handcrafted ‘Charlcombe Toad Pendant’ necklace to the Charlcombe Toad Patrol.
More than 50 volunteers spent over 600 hours on Charlcombe Lane, on the northern edge of Bath, during the 2025 migration season, helping 3,995 toads, frogs and newts cross a half-mile stretch of road.
Over the past 22 years, the patrol has assisted more than 50,000 amphibians.
Charlcombe Lane is closed annually from mid-February to the end of March, with volunteers patrolling every night from dusk to guide toads, frogs and newts safely to their breeding lake.
The Charlcombe Toad Patrol is one of more than 200 patrols taking part in the national ‘Toads on Roads’ project, run by amphibian and reptile conservation charity Froglife.
April Yates, designer and founder of Feather and Frost, said: “We’re proud to support the Charlcombe Toad Patrol.
“This pendant is perfect for nature lovers, wildlife protectors, and anyone who feels a fond connection to these wonderful little amphibians.”
The copper and silver ‘Charlcombe Toad Pendant’ is made in the Feather and Frost workshop from recycled sterling silver, with a warm copper silhouette of a toad resting against a silver frame.
The necklace is described as lightweight, earthy and full of character, “embodying muddy ponds, springtime crossings, and the gentle magic of wild amphibians”.
The pendant is available via Feather and Frost’s website for £55.
Helen Hobbs, Charlcombe Patrol Manager, said: “This is such a kind gesture, helping to support the important work of our volunteers.
“We are dedicated to lending a helping hand with the amphibians’ journey to their breeding lake, combining citizen science with conservation in action.
“Having the support of Feather and Frost helps to build awareness of our work and that of thousands of volunteers across the UK.”
