Environment Charities That specialise in Conservation and sustainability
Discover 192 Environment charities that specialise in conservation and sustainability. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentWorking 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.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Limited
EnvironmentTo 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.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited
Environment, FacilitiesThe Trust's mission is to conserve local wildlife, promote nature conservation and provide the means by which everyone can become involved. It achieves this by providing advice on wildlife issues, undertaking species and habitat conservation and managing nature reserves, as well as a range of activities aimed at making people more aware of, and engaged in, the conservation message.
Somerset Wildlife Trust
Environment, FacilitiesManaging nature reserves, protecting rare and threatened species, monitoring plans and developments, standing up for wildlife conservation, working with landowners, local business and government for the benefit of wildlife and promoting sustainable living.
The Society Of St Columban For Foreign Missions
Environment, Housing, Religion, Social welfareWe are a Roman Catholic missionary society which supports Christian communities and works to spread the Christian message at home and abroad. We seek to relieve poverty, promote dialogue and reconciliation between different peoples, attend to the needs of vulnerable groups, counteract the causes and adverse effects of the climate crisis and promote and protect biodiversity.
Durham Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentProtection of wildlife and natural features and promotion of nature conservation within our area. Acting as a main focus for nature conservation within our area and providing means by which communities and individuals can become involved.
Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Environment, HeritageFor the public benefit to safeguard and enhance biodiversity and sustainability and in particular1. to undertake and promote the conservation of wildlife species and their habitats including the maintenance, restoration and creation of such habitats;0001
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Environment, FacilitiesOur principal activities are: the acquisition and management of nature reserves; the collection and dissemination of biological data; the provision of advice and comment to authorities and land-managers; and the promotion of wildlife conservation through education programmes. The principal activity of the Trust's subsidiary trading company is that of consultancy services.
The Jephcott Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, EnvironmentJCT makes grants for charitable purposes in four main areas of funding: population control, the natural environment, education and health.
Green Light Trust
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Facilities, Health, Social welfareWellbeing/educational programmes in woodland and green spaces, helping disadvantaged adults and children refocus and rebuild their lives; engaging them in skills learning and self development: NEET, victims of crime, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, ex-forces, unemployed, disengaged from school, learning disabilities. Conservation of the environment. Train and deliver forest school.
Riverside Foundation
Environment, HousingPromotes any charitable purposes within and around England, Wales and Scotland with emphasis on such parts of the areas where the charity The Riverside Group Ltd has provided housing accommodation.
The Aspinall Foundation
Environment, FacilitiesThe Foundation is actively involved and sponsor conservation activities both at Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, in addition to overseas projects in the Congo and Gabon and more recently in Indonesia and Madagascar. Our main spheres of conservation-based activity include captive breeding and ecosystem management and reintroduction of captive-bred and confiscated wild-born animals.
William Adlington Cadbury Charitable Trust
Environment, ReligionIn the West Midlands region: social welfare, medical and healthcare projects, education, places of religious worship, conservation of the environment, the arts and penal reform. In Ireland: cross community initiatives promoting reconciliation. In the United Kingdom as a whole: the Religious Society of Friends. Overseas: sustainable development projects predominantly in Africa.
Malvern Hills Conservators
Environment, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchMHT shall manage the hills toPreserve the natural aspect of the hillsProtect and manage trees, shrubs, turf and other vegetationPrevent unlawful digging and quarryingKeep the hills open, unenclosed and unbuilt on as open spaces for the recreation and enjoyment of the publicConserve and enhance biodiversity, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Scheduled Ancient Monuments on its land.
Gwent Wildlife Trust LTD
Charitable activities, EnvironmentGwent Wildlife Trust has a vision of an environment rich in wildlife for everyone. We work to rebuild biodiversity and engage people with their environment. We manage land, campaign for wildlife, provide advice and promote enjoyment and appreciation of wildlife.
The Valentine Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, EnvironmentTo apply income and capital towards such charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit. In particular, (but without limitation), (i) the provision of such amenities and facilities for the benefit of the public as are not provided from public funds and (ii) the protection and safeguarding of the countryside and wildlife and the control and reduction of pollution.
The Women's Environmental Network Trust
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentThe principal activity of the company is to promote the protection and preservation of human health and in particular the health of women and of the natural environment by the advancement of research and education.
The Guide Association London And South East England Region
Associations, Beneficiary group, EnvironmentLeaders enabled Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section members to enjoy a full programme of activities following the Guide Association programme for young girls and women.
Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Limited
Environment, FacilitiesSince 1982, the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust has been the leading voluntary organisation promoting wildlife conservation in Montgomeryshire.The Trust currently manages and cares for 19 Nature Reserves within the county, totalling some 500ha in area. These reserves are a showcase of some of Montgomeryshire's finest remnants of prime wildlife habitat.
Markshall Estate
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Leisure, ResearchArboretum and Gardens open to the public with extensive woodland and arable farmland. In pursuit of the Trust's charitable objects the property is managed with due regard for nature conservation, landscape, historic interest and heritage, recreation, and as a scientific and educational resource
Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield And Mansfield
Charitable activities, Environment, LeisureTo promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment anywhere in our operational area; To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation within the objective of improving the conditions of life for those living and working in our operational area; to advance public education in environmental matters.
Riverside Vineyard Christian Fellowship
Beneficiary group, Environment, Religion, Social welfareProviding a place for worship, training and outreach as a church based in Feltham but serving a wide area. Involvement in a wide range of activities designed to meet the needs of local communities such as refugees and asylum seekers. The work includes groups for mothers and babies, a storehouse ministry providing food and clothing and work with youth.
Progressive Farming Trust Limited
Economic and community development, Environment, HealthThe Progressive Farming Trust is committed to developing sustainable land management and food production systems based on organic/ agroecological principles; fostering knowledge exchange and influencing public debate with sound evidence, to help meet human nutritional needs with safe, affordable, high quality food that enhances the natural environment and ensures the health and wellbeing of all.
Paul Foundation
Beneficiary group, Environment, HealthAdvancing child mental health by creating & using tested diagnostic procedures & technology, implanting monitoring procedures including within autism Advancing sustainable benefits in developing nations by economic, financial support/training; improving Health by clean water, hygiene, education & healthcareAdvancing nature conservation by reforestation, agro-forestation & Wildlife Conservation
Platform (london)
EnvironmentThe Charity is established to promote knowledge and understanding of the natural environment and its interrelationship with the social and economic activities of humans.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many conservation-and-sustainability environment charities are there in the UK?
There are 192 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?
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is the largest by latest reported annual income (£195.0m). 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 £1.6bn 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 70.4%. 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 £3.3m. 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.