In 2008 long term Ibiza residents Serena Cook and William Aitken got together to create the Ibiza Preservation Fund (IPF) with the support of Ben Goldsmith. Seven years later the fund has grown in stature and influence with various projects throughout the island. There have been 15 ongoing and one-off grants that cover issues such as renewable energy, supporting the production of local animal species, grains and other produce, forest fire prevention, water management and organic farming. The list of concerns is long but IPF exudes an optimistic and seemingly inexhaustible work ethic.