Environment Charities That specialise in Climate emergency
Discover 215 Environment charities that specialise in climate emergency. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Transition Town Weymouth And Portland
EnvironmentTransition Towns Weymouth and Portland is linked to the broader national Transition Towns network. Our aim is to both instigate and support positive action toward a more sustainable Weymouth and Portland through projects, working groups and community engagement. Growing and learning are key themes and we have held a wide range of events and a very successful Climate Change conference.
Woking Environment Action
Environment, Facilities, LeisureWe are a voluntary group of individuals raising awareness and taking action locally on issues relating to climate change and sustainability.Our current activities include a very popular monthly Repair Cafe and a Climate Action Group that is focused on working with government and businesses. We also have a biodiversity group, grow food, support hedgehogs and owls and take action on plastic.
Trees For Bermondsey
Environment, FacilitiesTrees for Bermondsey works with the community, Southwark council, the GLA and others to protect, replace and increase tree canopy across Bermondsey. We improve existing places for people and nature and create new green spaces for the benefit of all, raising awareness of ways to combat the effects of climate change through our actions and encouraging and supporting others to do the same.
Unit For Research Into Changing Institutions
EnvironmentThe threat of, and response to, the possibility of dangerous/catastrophic climate change provides the most important current focus for the purpose of the Trust, as it will ultimately be the response of humankind to those perceived future threats and opportunities which will govern society's ability to survive. This has been the main focus of our research, its dissemination, education & application
Wild North Trust
Charity and VCS support, Environment, Social welfareRaising funds for the purpose of buying or leasing land which is in poor condition, at risk of soil erosion, pollution or biodiversity, and letting nature take the lead by rewilding. In the process, raising awareness of biodiversity loss and climate change.
Zvi Hans Schloss Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, Social welfareMakes grants to Registered Charities and Non-Profit Organisations in support of Education, Health, Religion, the Relief of Poverty, and the Amelioration of the Deleterious Effects of Climate Change, anywhere in the World.Please note that the policy of the charity is that we do not respond to any unsolicited appeals.
Lotus Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfareThe Lotus Project is a Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO) operating in Vietnam created to alleviate poverty and set the foundation of economic development in rural areas. The aim is to implement renewable energy usage and education within ethnic minority groups, while alleviating poverty by creating jobs, in the more remote unattended regions.
The Janelaw Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfaresupport for organisations working in the fields of environmental sustainability, climate change mitigation, wildlife and wilderness conservation, organic agriculture, fairtrade, renewable energy, and relief of poverty and disease in developing countries.
Grindleford Goat
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Social welfareWe give grants to voluntary sector community groups to improve the services and facilities in the village of Grindleford and promote the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment, particularly by promoting sustainable transport in Grindleford and taking measures to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Climate And Community
Environment, LeisureThe charity is concerned with environmental issues such as climate change , its consequences and what we can do about them. We aim to raise awareness and encourage practical action through community education activities. in three parts: Personal development, practical skills training, and community education on climate change. We lease a 6 acre site in Murton to demonstrate no-dig horticulture.
Mercy Mission International
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social careOrphanage orientated charity dealing with the physical and spiritual needs of both children and adults. Empowering women with employment training programs, and advocacy support services against gender base violence. Climate change awareness services.
The Mersea Harbour Protection Trust
EnvironmentTO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE AREA OF WEST MERSEA HARBOUR, ESSEX, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROTECTING WEST MERSEA HARBOUR FROM EXCESSIVE EROSION BY CLIMATE CHANGE STORM WAVES BUT STILL ALLOW NATURAL COASTAL PROCESS TO APPLY AND IMPACT;
Zero Carbon Haddenham (buckinghamshire)
Charitable activities, EnvironmentZCH works to reduce, and mitigate the impact of, climate change and environmental degradation. We educate and raise awareness in our local community of Haddenham, plan and instigate Carbon reduction and environmental projects and lobby our local authority on Carbon reduction and environmental policy. We work both independently and alongside local groups, businesses and local government.
Helping In Need
Beneficiary group, Environment, Social welfare, Society1. Promotes gender equality and empowers women in developing countries by providing access to education, skills training, and microfinance programs. 2. Supports initiatives that address child poverty and offers long-term solutions for at-risk children including educational support. 3. Supports projects that enhance community resilience and adaptive capacity in response to climate change.
The Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation
Beneficiary group, Environment, Social welfare, Society1) Researching & raising awareness on issues of human rights & civil liberties,social & economic justice,climate change,indigenous peoples rights & environmental protection. Calling for worldwide abolition of the death penalty. 3) Developing legal definition & framework of Crimes Against Present & Future Generations. 4) Raising awarness on violence against women and girls
Pace Manningtree
Charity and VCS support, Education, Environment, Facilities, LeisurePACE Manningtree volunteers carry out environmental conservation actions and projects in the wider Manningtree area which tackle climate change and biodiversity loss such as tree planting, electric cargo bikes, community solar energy schemes, water quality work, wildlife gardening, allotments, local food initiatives. Volunteers run education activities and workshops in the local community, schools
Brighton And Hove Climate Alliance
Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo advance the education of the public living in Brighton and Hove and elsewhere, in the subject of Climate Change and how government (local, regional and national) can work together to build a more sustainable society in which our greenhouse gas emissions are reduced.(2) To advance the education of the public in subjects relating to sustainable development and the protection, enhancement and
The Sunglow Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, EnvironmentSupporting displaced populations returning to post conflict settings of Iraq and Syria. Working in partnership with local NGO's to deliver sustainable employment programs committed to climate change mitigation and outward migration reduction.
Sustainable Duddon
EnvironmentSustainable Duddon is a charitable incorporated organisation working to protect and enhance the natural environment of the Duddon catchment and estuary. Formed in 2021 and achieved charitable status in 2024, we bring people together to share knowledge, take action on climate change, nature and create a more sustainable future for our community. Visit www.sustainableduddon.co.uk for more info
Welcome To Our Future ( Local Agenda 21 )
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentAdvocacy of sustainable community development in the local area (predominantly Worcestershire) . Promotion of renewable energy projects and other environmental activities which add to the well-being of the local community.
Little Leigh Women's Institute
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, EnvironmentThe W.I. plays an unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and learn new crafts. Its concerns range from climate change to cooking, from crafts to community projects, from traditional values to new friendships.
Winchcombe Green Town
Economic and community development, EnvironmentWinchcombe Green Town promotes, for the benefit of the public, the conservation and improvement of the physical and natural environment in Winchcombe and surrounds by raising awareness of the causes and impact of climate change; encouraging practical steps to mitigate the effects; promoting biological diversity; promoting sustainable economic growth and regeneration; education in these subjects.
Save Hemsby Coastline
EnvironmentFor the benefit of the community, the preservation of human life and property and for the protection of the environment to provide, preserve and maintain, and/or improve sea defences and flood protection measures, and to mitigate the effects on members and others from the threats and issues caused by climate change in the area of the village of Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Oxford Climate Alumni Network
Education, EnvironmentThe Oxford Climate Alumni Network (OxCAN) is a UK-registered charity and global alumni network of the University of Oxford. We host a network built on Oxford alumni connections, to help people collaborate on mitigating and adapting to climate change. As well as managing various online networks for our members, we host events and post public material on our website.
Green Economics Institute Trust
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentEducating the Public about Economics, Economics Reform and Access and about Social & Environmental Justice, Climate Change and Biodiversity. The Trust consists of patrons, trustees, supporting members and volunteers and welcomes donations. It regularly exhibits at events, provides information: and delivers speeches and lectures. We welcome new members to help the Charity.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many climate-emergency environment charities are there in the UK?
There are 215 registered climate-emergency environment charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the climate-emergency environment charities by income?
Canal & River Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£232.6m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of climate-emergency environment charities?
Climate-emergency environment charities reported a combined annual income of £3.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for climate-emergency environment charities?
Across all climate-emergency environment charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 84.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of climate-emergency environment charities?
Climate-emergency environment charities have an average annual income of £1.4m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.