I was pleased to get an email from RSPB telling me about the potential extra Lottery Funding for Saltholme! I've already pledged my vote and will keep my fingers crossed for you.
I visited your Reserve in summer 2011 and had a wonderful time. Really impressive visitor centre and friendly, knowledgable staff. I particularly remember being told about all the great things you do to encourage the 'young entry' to appreciate and respect wildlife: flora and fauna. Great stuff. Just wish I didn't live so far away from Teesside.
Anyway, good luck with getting Lottery Funding. You guys really deserve this.
Here's the link, if others want to give a 'thumbs up'
http://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/project/lifelong-learning-saltholme