Celebrating 20 Years of RHINO Stationery’s Partnership with Save the Rhino International

A look back at RHINO Stationery's very special partnership with Save the Rhino International, and why we're looking forward to a future where rhinos thrive.

Celebrating 20 Years of RHINO Stationery’s Partnership with Save the Rhino International
Oct 20, 2026

It hardly seems possible, but in 2026 RHINO Stationery are celebrating 20 years of partnership with Save the Rhino International. That’s 20 years of making a significant impact on rhino conservation with nearly £150,000 in donations, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Where It All Began

Back in 2006, RHINO Stationery’s Carey McClay teamed up with Save the Rhino to print their logo on the back of every exercise book we produced, hoping to raise awareness among teachers and children alike. At the time, when the teams were sitting around a table in Winchester Walk, no-one realised quite how long the partnership would last, or just how much Save the Rhino would achieve with the funds raised over the years.

With our customers’ support, we’ve been able to make monthly donations to Save the Rhino ever since, contributing to their support of vital conservation projects across Africa and Asia, all while raising awareness of their mission and work. Every purchase of RHINO products directly helps to conserve rhinos and the landscapes they live in.

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Of course, it’s not all been about funds, as vital as those are. Printing the Save the Rhino International logo on the back of RHINO Exercise Books has meant nearly two generations of children have grown up being aware of the work of Save the Rhino.

Cathy Dean, CEO of Save the Rhino International (2021 -23) said:

“We’re reviewing job application letters from recent graduates, and they’ll always say that they heard about us first from the back of their school exercise books.”

In fact, there’s nearly a 1 in 2 chance that a UK school pupil will have sight of a RHINO Exercise Book during their education, with around 30 million exercise books distributed per year. This kind of exposure has been invaluable to Save the Rhino over the years and means young supporters keep remembering them time and time again.

How Save the Rhino Make a Difference

Save the Rhino are working to create a future where all five rhino species thrive in the wild by:

Protecting Rhinos

At the heart of their work, Save the Rhino is protecting rhinos; supporting the rangers to address poaching through better equipment, training and resources. In 2026 alone, Save the Rhino granted £26,373 to cover annual life insurance for 1,807 rangers across Africa.

Tackling Illegal Wildlife Trade

Addressing the illegal demand for rhino horn is essential. Save the Rhino collaborate with partners to reduce demand for rhino horn and strengthen law enforcement to stop illegal trafficking. Alongside other projects to tackle illegal wildlife trade, Save the Rhino have dedicated £48,015 this year to continue work on Project Blood Orange 2.0, a follow-the-money investigation, using financial forensics to help dismantle a rhino horn trafficking syndicate in South Africa.

Engaging Communities

In partnership with people living near rhinos, Save the Rhino fund projects that improve rhino conservation, so that everyone is empowered to conserve rhinos for future generations. Save the Rhino supports Lowveld Rhino Trust in Zimbabwe for school supplies and a Community Coordinator, building local support for rhino conservation across 55 primary schools around Bubye Valley Conservancy.


Bringing Experts Together

Using their global network, Save the Rhino bring people together to share ideas and collaborate, building capacity and improving effectiveness. Save the Rhino gave $10,000 from ForRangers funds to the African Ranger Congress, hosted by Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya in September 2025, where rangers from across Africa met to tackle shared challenges and strengthen partnerships.

Most recently, Save the Rhino have been working with the North Luangwa Conservation Programme (NLCP) to protect Zambia’s only black rhinos from poaching.

Looking Forward to a Future Where Rhinos Thrive

We will continue supporting and raising awareness of Save the Rhino International’s vital work well into the future. We hope we can be a key part of their mission to ensure all five rhino species not only survive but thrive freely. And of course, we’ll keep printing the Save the Rhino logo on the back of our exercise books, pads, and flip charts so that many more generations of children grow up knowing the importance of conservation work.

Raj Pandya, Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager at Save the Rhino International said:

“We're incredibly proud of our partnerships at Save the Rhino International, and what makes this collaboration so special is the people behind it. The team at Victor Stationery care about rhinos as much as we do, and that shows in every conversation we have. Twenty years on and £150,000 later, their enthusiasm is as strong as ever. Thank you to everyone at Victor – we can’t wait to see where the next chapter takes us.”

Our CEO, Robert Moore, said:

“Our long-standing and collaborative partnership has helped support Save the Rhino in their fantastic work in championing rhino conservation. Despite a reduction of poaching in the late 1990s and early 2000s, today on average, one rhino is poached every 10 hours. As owners of the RHINO brand, we believe that it is part of our duty to raise awareness of the devastating effects of poaching rhinos. Save the Rhino not only focuses on reducing poaching but also securing sufficient space to boost population numbers in the future. Every RHINO branded exercise book, notebook, pad, and flipchart pad purchased by a consumer helps that goal.”

How You Can Support Rhino Conservation

Whether you’re making a donation directly, becoming a member, or purchasing a RHINO-branded product, you’ll be helping to support rhino conservation.

Find out more at savetherhino.org