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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Save The Permafrost
EnvironmentTo promote and raise awareness, for the public benefit, conservation, protection and recovery of the permafrost through prevention and/or mitigation of the impact of climate change on the permafrost and prevention and/or mitigation of the impacts of the thawing permafrost has on climate change by releasing dangerous levels of methane.
Stainton Institute
Economic and community development, Environment, Heritage, LeisureProvision of building for services/activities for the benefit of residents of Stainton Parish, including educational, leisure activities and entertainment.Peservation of historic building listed grade llPromotion and intergration of measures, technologies into historic buildings to reduce carbon footprints and where possible a net exporter of energy by use of renewable energy generation.
Steeple Ashton Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Environment, Health, Social welfareWe meet as a group once a month.We enjoy informative & educational talks on a wide range of subjects & social occasions.Outings are arranged during the year and we vote on annual resolutions that our National Federation take forward and action to help raise awareness on such diverse issues as:Maternity; Equal pay; Waste & poverty; Carers; Mental Health; Climate Change; Plastic Soup; Ovarian Cancer
Change Drivers
EnvironmentOur mission is to inform the public on climate change and mobilise action, by each of us, individually and together. Our goal is to create a dynamic and diverse network of people, who are inspired and equipped with the tools they need to catalyse climate action in their own way.
Renewable Heritage Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, HeritageFind new uses for old buildings by adapting them to generate renewable energy. Current project: Howsham Mill, North Yorkshire, an 18th century watermill which we are restoring for use as an environmental study/community centre. The waterwheel plus two Archimedean Screw turbines will provide power for the building itself, and an income from electricity sales to support the project in the future.
Pulse
EnvironmentWe run an Energy Advice and Climate Emergency Centre in central Exeter, Devon
Pl:21 Transition Initiative
EnvironmentImproving the environment and actions to combat climate change in the PL21 postal area
Transport And Health Science Group
Environment, Leisure, ResearchAdding to collective knowledge on transport and health and educating and informing the public in general, scientists, social scientists, engineers, public health professionals, transport professionals and decision-makers in relation to the wide range of impacts transport and health have on each other. Key fields of concern include active travel, air pollution, climate change , transport safety etc
Climate Change Gardening
Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe charity aims to encourage gardeners to use their gardens to mitigate the impact of climate change. It achieves this through the information provided on its website, giving talks to gardening clubs and community groups, and having a stand at gardening events, eco-fairs and other public events. We are also involved in projects such as the creation of demonstration and community gardens.
Boston Spa, Wetherby And Villages Community Green Group
Environmenta) To work together to prevent and/or mitigate the effects of climate change within our local community, by reducing our carbon footprint, increasing biodiversity, reducing waste and increasing recycling by way of a hands on approach through engagement and education within the community.b) The group will also engage and support organisations and businesses with similar aims at a local, regiona
Maisha Africa Development Initiative
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, EnvironmentAfter School Programme for young persons aged 11 - 18.Personal Development training.Job Search and Interview Technique training.Capacity Building.Gender Inclusivity programmes.Public Policy support.Climate Change and Renewable Energy programmes.
New Leaf Alresford
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentNew Leaf Alresford offers local information and advice, to help the community to adopt the positive changes needed to tackle climate change, promote sustainability and protect our environment. We provide information through the New Leaf Website: www.newleafalresford.org and Facebook group. We volunteer locally on projects which tackle climate change, increase recycling and boost biodiversity.
Global Environment Centre - Europe
EnvironmentGlobal Environment Centre - Europe is part of the overall Global Environment Centre network which supports actions to address environmental issues of global importance including climate change, biodiversity, water resources and sustainable development.
Environclean Community Group
Economic and community development, EnvironmentWe work with community-based organisations mainly in the slums of developing cities, where we empower them through social enterprising means by working with them to establish innovative projects especially in areas of sustainable waste management (recycling and re-use) and renewable energy technologies.Currently we work in Kenya and Peterborough, UK
Lockswood Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, HousingMonthly meetings for ladies of all ages with speakers about diversified subjects (eg ecology, nature, antiques, climate change etc). Fund raising for less fortunate women of the world. Outings to stately homes and gardens. Walking, scrabble, poetry, craft groups within our WI.
Bexhill Maritime
EnvironmentFor the public benefit, to advance the education of the people living in Bexhill-on-Sea and surrounding area about the effects of climate change on the maritime environment, and about the marine, coastal, physical and natural environment.
Climate:change
Charitable activities, EnvironmentClimate:Change is an independent, non-political, and non-partisan think-tank, carrying out research and dissemination activities to promote, sustain and increase individual and collective knowledge and understanding of climate change in Brighton and Hove. Specific advocacy and campaigning fall outside the remit ofClimate:Change. All material is shared via the Climate:Change website.
Bwyd Bendigedig Port / Incredible Edible Porthmadog
Charitable activities, Education, EnvironmentTo advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by:Delivering workshops, lessons and other educational material to schools and other local organisations and groups in Wales on the topics of growing food, climate change, biodiversity and waste cycles.
Communities And Nature International
Beneficiary group, Environment, Social welfareSupporting disadvantaged ethnic minority communities for promoting social integration and overall wellbeing; supporting Gurkha veterans and their families in the UK for their smooth transition and access to public services; working with overseas partners, particularly in Nepal in the areas of sustainability, education and health, climate change, poverty reduction and sustainable development.
Thropton Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, EnvironmentSupports local community. Helps further education within community. Supports resolutions to government to try to improve climate change. Environment & other areas - different resolutions submitted yearly. Provides meeting place for local people to air their views.
Richmondshire Climate Action Partnership CIO
EnvironmentThe promotion for the benefit of the public of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of Richmondshire, in particular by:a) Raising awareness of the causes and impact of climate change, andb) Encouraging individuals and communities to take practical steps to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide to minimise their impact upon climate change
Schools And Homes Energy Education Project
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Housing, ResearchWE assist educational institutions, organizations, professionals, households and individuals to make informed decisions about sustainable energy usage through workshops, courses, training in the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in order to stimulate interest in scientific subjects.
Sem Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentGrant making to specialist orginisations working on Climate Change. The trust does not suggest making applications unless asked by the trust. (Please note the trust has since April 2015 changed focus away from special education and community development, and may not respond to requests unless a request has been asked for by the trust)
Trees For Derby
Economic and community development, EnvironmentFor the public benefit and the advancement of environmental improvement, including but not limited to themitigation of climate change and urban overheating and the improvement of air and water qualityand biodiversity by the planting of trees and other plants and the provision of associated infrastructurewithin Derby City and the surrounding area.
Transition Town Telford
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Social welfareWe raise awareness of practical issues related to climate change, particularly renewable energy, transport and textiles - including repairing clothes at the Telford Repair Cafe. We organise events to encourage local people to grow their own food from seed-saving to using the produce.
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.