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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International Bee Research Association
Environment, ResearchIBRA promotes the value of bees by providing information on bee science and beekeeping worldwide.
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust LTD
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, FacilitiesWork with local authorities, businesses and others to protect, manage and enhance land for wildlife.Promote lifelong learning in environmental matters through a programme of education and training.Manage its nature reserves.Work with local partners to ensure that wildlife and natural places contribute to the environmental, social and economic regeneration of the Tees Valley.
The Wetland Trust
Environment, Heritagepromote and conserve natural bio systems by creating and restoring the habitats of existing and rare species of plants, insects, birds and mammals locally to the Pannel Valley in Icklesham, East Sussex and elsewhere for the benefit of the public
The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited
Environment, Heritage, LeisureTo restore the Wey & Arun Canal, its towpaths, structures and adjacent land and facilitate its use for navigation and recreation; to conserve and improve the natural environment of the Canal and adjacent land; and to provide education and share information about the Canal, its structures and its history
Will Woodlands
Charitable activities, Environment, FacilitiesThe Charity's principal activity is the conservation, preservation and establishment of trees, plants and all forms of wildlife in the United Kingdom and to secure and enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment of those territories. The Charity has continued its policy of acquiring land and establishing woodlands.
The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe Trust manages historic parkland within the Cannock Chase AONB. Recreational activities include camping, archery, high & low rope courses, trails, zipwire, tree climb & crate stacking, via ferrata, rafting & coracles. The site is AALA accredited. A wide range of activities promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment through active volunteering.
Riverside Community Health Project
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EnvironmentRiverside Community Health Project uses community development approaches to enable individuals and groups to recognise and tackle the underlying causes of ill health. By working alongside the community, the organisation attempts to bring about improvements of lasting benefit to adults and children in the neighbourhoods of Benwell, Elswick, West City, Sctoswood, Fenham and beyond.
Chapman Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, HealthWe make grants primarily to culture and heritage; nature conservation; and activity, health and wellbeing (including research). We mainly support national charities, but also local charities if their beneficiaries or activities are located in North Wales, London or South East England (specifically Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire).
Church Homeless Charity
Charity and VCS support, Environment, Housing, ReligionTo raise funds to benefit homeless people and those in housing need and in particular, those cared for by Riverside Care and Support (formerly English Churches Housing Group)
Severn Gorge Countryside Trust
Economic and community development, EnvironmentThe Trust manages land in the Ironbridge Gorge for the benefit of local people and for the benefit of visitors to the Gorge to balance public access, landscape, nature conservation, safeguarding historic and cultural features, with public engagement and developing awareness and knowledge of the Trust and its work.
The Sophie Jane Tyler Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Environment, Social welfareThe charitable objects of the Trust are wide and are at the absolute discretion of the trustees. The policy of the trustees has been to support a range of charities, particularly assisting disabled or deprived children both in the UK and overseas, conservation of the environment and providing for the welfare of animals.
The Orchard Pre-School And Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Environment, FacilitiesWe are a parent-involving community based group providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. The pre-school offers a tailored curriculum promoting the importance of play in the development of the child. Session themes centre around the natural environment with half of the sessions held entirely outdoors in our purpose-made nature garden.
Stroud Valleys Project LTD
EnvironmentThe aim of Stroud Valleys Project (SVP) is to protect and enhance the local environment by working with local communities to embrace sustainable development and biodiversity, and so to make Stroud and its surrounding area a better, healthier place in which to live for both present and future generations.
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited
Environment, FacilitiesInspiring environmental sustainability by bringing nature to the heart of Lewes.We do this through:Running the Linklater Pavilion building as a community-based hub for the understanding of a sustainable environmentProviding inclusive outdoor learning using innovative approachesSupporting the local authority in managing the Railway Land Local Nature Reserve for the whole community
Institute For European Environmental Policy, London
Charitable activities, EnvironmentThe objects of the Institute are to advance the education of the public in the protection of the environment in the continent of Europe and in all forms of national and international policy relating thereto, and to carry out research and enquiry into all aspects of the environment and environmental policy. Objects are achieved by research, advisory services, reports, conferences, website etc
Riverside Counselling Service
Environment, HealthProvides affordable counselling services.
The Riverside Community Day Nursery
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EnvironmentWe provide affordable childcare for up to 26 children aged between 2-5 years. Fundraisng events take place throughout the year and funds from this enables the children to experience trips and events throughout the year.
The Nineveh Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, Leisure1/ The health and welfare and education of the general public. 2/ To promote the study and appreciation of agriculture, horticulture, silviculture, land management, ecology & conservation and preservation of the countryside. 3/ In furtherance of the above to make payments to any person or charitable body whose objects include the above objectives.
Epping Forest Heritage Trust
Charitable activities, EnvironmentWe have a vision of Epping Forest being a thriving forest, rich in biodiversity, heritage and culture; enjoyed and conserved now and for generations to come. To achieve this we deliver work against our 3 strategic objectives to:1. educate and inspire people about the Forest2. do hands on work to conserve and grow the Forest3. protect the Forest through research and advocacy.
Polden Puckham Charitable Foundation
EnvironmentPPCF support projects that change values and attitudes, promote equity and social justice, develop radical alternatives to economic and social structures. Areas of specific interest are peace issues and environmental sustainability.
Surrey Beekeepers Association
EnvironmentFurthering the craft of beekeeping.
Newburn Riverside Recreation Association Limited
Environment, LeisureOPERATION OF NEWBURN LEISURE CENTRE
Burton Renewal Fellowship
Environment, Religion, Social welfareAdvancement of the Christian faith,Worship of God.Relief of persons in need,hardship,distress.
Sudbury Common Lands Charity
EnvironmentACCESS AND CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT OF THE SUDBURY RIVERSIDE, PLUS PROVISION OF BUILDING IN SUDBURY TOWN CENTRE AS AN OPERATIONAL BASE FOR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS.
Riverside Playgroup (louth)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, EnvironmentRiverside playgroup provides good quality sessional, pre-school education for children in Louth and surrounding villages.
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.