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Environment Charities That specialise in Conservation and sustainability

Discover 1,091 Environment charities that specialise in conservation and sustainability. Use the search below to filter within these results.

1,091
Charities
£3,565,852,575
Total Income
£1,355,837
Avg Income
84.8%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Wildlife Trust

Environment, Heritage, Research

The Trust exists to advance, promote and further conservation maintenance and protection of wildlife and its habitats, places of natural beauty, places of zoological, botanical, geographical, archaeological or scientific interest and features of landscape with geological, physiographical or amenity value in particular, but not exclusively in ways that further biodiversity.

Latest Income: £9,876,625
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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The Groundwork South Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Environment, Leisure

In relation to its "Beneficial Area":1. To promote conservation, protection and improvement of the physical/natural environment.2. To implement recreation/leisure solutions which enhance social welfare in the community.3. To advance public education in environmental/sustainability issues.4. Via a social enterprise, contribute to wider national strategies on crime reduction.

Latest Income: £9,432,485
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Environment

To promote the conservation of nature for purposes of study and research and to educate the public in the understanding and appreciation of nature, the awareness of its value and the need for conservation

Latest Income: £9,221,000
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Environment

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust's vision is of a thriving natural world, with our wildlife and habitats playing a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people inspired and empowered to take action for nature. Our purpose is to bring wildlife back, to empower people to take action for nature, and to create a society where nature matters.

Latest Income: £8,922,581
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Rivers Trust

Environment

To advance the understanding of water management, leading to sustainable environmental improvement, and the understanding of rivers, their flora and fauna, based on integrated catchment management and the ecosystem approach. To promote rivers trusts at a national level; to provide support for emerging, new and established trusts on generic issues affecting rivers trusts.

Latest Income: £8,846,517
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

Environment, Facilities

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife conservation charity working to protect and enhance the wildlife and habitats of Nottinghamshire by managing nature reserves, engaging, advising, inspiring and educating people to create a richer natural world for present and future generations.

Latest Income: £8,733,131
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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World Land Trust

Environment

To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment.To protect and sustainably manage natural ecosystems of the world and to conserve their biodiversity.To develop partnerships with local individuals, communities and organisations.To raise awareness in the UK and elsewhere of the need for conservation.

Latest Income: £8,699,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Newground Together

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, Housing, Leisure

In June 2013 the charity became a member of the Together Housing Group and amended its objects as follows to reflect this new position in the North of England:1. Conservation of the natural environment 2. Urban and rural regeneration 3. Provision of Recreation and Leisure with the aim of improving conditions of life 4. Advance the life chances of young people 5. Advance education and training.

Latest Income: £8,578,267
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Becht Foundation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, Heritage, Saving of lives, Social welfare

The trustees shall hold the fund and its income for such charities/charitable purposes, throughout the world, as the trustees shall determine, in particular the preservation and restoration of biodiversity and humanitarian aid for the young and disadvantaged. Educational programmes supporting the key areas of focus are also considered.

Latest Income: £8,490,552
Areas of Operation: Germany
Status: Registered
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Borough Market (southwark)

Environment

To provide a market as a public amenity for the benefit of the public. The Borough Market Trust is committed to playing a leading role in the debate and education about food and its impact on society and public health, and will continue to provide only those foods which meet our standards of nutrition, freshness and taste quality and demonstrate environmental sustainability in their production.

Latest Income: £8,360,080
Areas of Operation: Southwark
Status: Registered
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Kent Wildlife Trust

Environment

Environmental, Conservation and Education

Latest Income: £8,357,000
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Groundwork North East

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment

To promote for the public benefit, urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Area.To advance public education in environmental mattersTo promote the conservation, protections and improvement of physical and natural environment within the Area

Latest Income: £8,192,304
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Aurum Kaleidoscope Foundation

Charitable activities, Environment

To promote the advancement of environmental conservation, social welfare and education by providing grants to charities and other organisations and individuals. Funds are granted where rigorous research and analysis can be utilised to achieve proportionately greater impact.

Latest Income: £8,129,277
Areas of Operation: Bermuda
Status: Registered
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Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Research

RECORD, STUDY AND PROTECT PLACES AND OBJECTS OF ORNITHOLOGICAL, ENTOMOLOGICAL, BOTANICAL, ZOOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST, OR OF NATURAL BEAUTY; OWN AND MANAGE NATURE RESERVES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND CONTROL OF PLANTS AND WILD CREATURES LIVING THEREIN; PROMOTE, ORGANISE AND ENCOURAGE STUDY AND RESEARCH FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES.

Latest Income: £7,647,715
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Devon Wildlife Trust

Environment

Devon Wildlife Trust works to achieve its charitable purpose of a Devon rich in wildlife by:securing wildlife rich habitat under sound management, challenging thinking and practices which have a negative impact on species and habitats andencouraging people to understand and value wildlife.

Latest Income: £7,527,235
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Dorset Wildlife Trust

Beneficiary group, Environment, Facilities

Our mission is to champion wildlife and natural places, to engage and inspire people and to promote sustainable living. We are working to conserve and enhance Dorset's rich and varied wildlife, delivering conservation gains through our network of nature reserves and wildlife sites and by engaging with communities, working with landowners, farmers, local authorities, business and young people.

Latest Income: £7,321,729
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Sussex Wildlife Trust

Environment

Leading the conservation agenda for SussexWildlife biodiversity monitoring and recordingPromoting achievement of biodiversity targets by othersDelivering progress towards biodiversity targets ourselvesEnhancing the desire in people for a healthy, wildlife rich environment Building support, membership and funding to enable the Trust to excel

Latest Income: £7,233,949
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Environmental Justice Foundation Charitable Trust

Environment, Society

EJF protects biodiversity and defends the most basic human rights to a secure environment. EJF trains and equips environmental defenders and works at the grassroots to investigate, expose and resolve threats to the natural world. Our high-level campaigns take local issues to influential decision makers who can change global environmental governance and protection for good.

Latest Income: £6,987,520
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Sea Life Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Environment

The SEA LIFE TRUST develops, delivers and supports projects and campaigns and operates marine wildlife sanctuaries to help make a measurable difference to the protection of marine and freshwater wildlife and habitats across the world. Our main focus areas are: campaigning for freshwater & marine protection, reducing plastic pollution & overfishing in our seas and marine rescue & rehabilitation.

Latest Income: £6,763,872
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ashden Climate Solutions

Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfare

To contribute to the protection of the environment, the advancement of education and relief of poverty for the public benefit in developing countries, UK and elsewhere, by promoting the use of local sustainable and renewable energy sources.

Latest Income: £6,478,186
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited

Charity and VCS support, Environment

Working to protect and conserve wild places and wildlife across Surrey with the help of members and volunteers. Our vision is for a living landscape in Surrey that is rich in wildlife and valued by all.

Latest Income: £6,408,078
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Limited

Environment

To lead by example in delivering natures recovery, connecting all communities and generations with our natural world and empowering them to take meaningful and positive action for nature and the climate.

Latest Income: £6,287,404
Areas of Operation: Swindon
Status: Registered
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The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited

Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Research

ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN ZOOLOGY, ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY INSPIRING INTEREST BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ZOOLOGY AND STUDY OF ANIMALS BY RUNNING ONE OR MORE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS OR SCIENTIFIC ESTABLISHMENTS.PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY AND RELATED SCIENTIFIC FIELDS, AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE, BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL HABITATS.

Latest Income: £6,191,511
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Global Ncap

Crime and Justice, Environment

TZF aims to promote public safety and public health, the protection and preservation of human life and the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. We support and conduct independent research and testing programmes that assess the safety and environmental characteristics of motor vehicles and their comparative performance for the general public.

Latest Income: £5,808,996
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Riverside Estuary Limited

Environment, Housing, Social welfare

The Charity's objects are (a) to provide housing, accommodation and assistance to help house people and associated facilities and amenities for poor people or for the relief of aged, disabled (whether physically or mentally) or chronically sick people; (b) any other object that can be carried out by a company registered as a provider of social housing with the Regulator.

Latest Income: £5,586,000
Areas of Operation: Kingston Upon Hull City
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many conservation-and-sustainability environment charities are there in the UK?

There are 1,091 registered conservation-and-sustainability environment charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the conservation-and-sustainability 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 conservation-and-sustainability environment charities?

Conservation-and-sustainability 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 conservation-and-sustainability environment charities?

Across all conservation-and-sustainability 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 conservation-and-sustainability environment charities?

Conservation-and-sustainability 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.