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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.

National Biodiversity Network Trust

Environment

To advance, formally and informally, public participation in and public understanding and enjoyment of, the conservation of biological resources, together with their sustainable and wise use, by providing public access to biological records, data or information pertaining to the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Latest Income: £874,244
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Thames Estuary Partnership

Environment, Heritage, Leisure

The Partnership is established to conserve, protect and maintain the coastal,environmental and natural heritage of the Thames for the public benefit.It covers the Tidal Thames from Chelsea to Shoeburyness in Essex and the Isle of Grain in Kent dealing with Education, Dredging,Research,Recreation ,Archaeology and Fisheries, river transport, riverside development and others.

Latest Income: £841,504
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Platform (london)

Environment

The Charity is established to promote knowledge and understanding of the natural environment and its interrelationship with the social and economic activities of humans.

Latest Income: £839,500
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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North Wales Rivers Trust LTD

Environment

The Clwyd and Conwy Rivers Trust aims to promote the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of the rivers, streams, water courses and water impoundments in the Clwyd and Conwy catchments and in the counties of Denbighshire, Conwy and Gwynedd amd adjacent areas of their banks, riparian lands and catchment areas in all their aspects.

Latest Income: £835,867
Areas of Operation: Conwy
Status: Registered
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Wear Rivers Trust

Environment

The Objects of the Company are to conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the landscape, rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the Wear catchment To advance the education in:- (1) The understanding of rivers and river catchment management. (2) The need for, and benefits of, conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments.

Latest Income: £832,160
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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The Garden Classroom

Associations, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Leisure

The Garden Classroom delivers high quality activities in natural environments. Education, recreation and community activities are at the heart of what TGC does. It connects people with nature and with each other, in nature, and cultivates an interest in the natural world. Outdoor learning & recreation in natural environments, countryside projects and camping are at the heart of TGC's service.

Latest Income: £831,074
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Panthera Wildlife Trust Limited

Animals, Charitable activities, Environment

To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of endangered wild cats. The Charity also aims to advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and of the most endangered wild animals.

Latest Income: £803,255
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Dee Trust

Charitable activities, Environment

Securing the preservation,protection,development and improvement of the rivers,streams,watercourses and water bodies in the Welsh Dee catchment. Advancing the education of the public in the management of water and the wider environment.

Latest Income: £800,275
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Lake District Foundation

Environment

Promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and cultural heritage of the Lake District by inspiring people to care for and contribute to the natural environment and cultural heritage of the Lake District and Cumbria; andproviding funding and support for conservation, environmental and cultural initiatives in the Lake District and Cumbria

Latest Income: £796,170
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Rose Castle Foundation

Environment, Society

Promoting interfaith dialogue and mutual understanding between faith groups and secular society.Facilitating conflict resolution, in particular with respect to religious discourse.Promoting environmental sustainability and reconciliation between people and the natural world.

Latest Income: £791,063
Areas of Operation: United States
Status: Registered
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The Jim Ratcliffe Foundation

Environment, Social welfare

Foundation not accepting speculative applications.Promoting for the public benefit the preservation, conservation and protection of physical andnatural environment; advancing education for the public benefit in the conservation, protection and improvement of thephysical and natural environment by promoting the study and research of the above;relieving poverty promoting amateur spor

Latest Income: £770,894
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Natural Enterprise LTD

Economic and community development, Environment

Promotion of the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Isle of Wight by the advancement of education and training for both the rural workforce and the general public.

Latest Income: £752,720
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Nene Rivers Trust CIO

Charitable activities, Environment

Nene Rivers Trust works for the protection and enhancement of the River Nene and its catchment (predominantly Northamptonshire). The Trust does this through activities that support conservation, protection and enhancement of the river and its catchment and through the advancement of public education, engagement and awareness raising.

Latest Income: £748,249
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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International Youth Hostel Federation

Beneficiary group, Environment, Housing, Leisure

Youth Tourism, Outdoor Education and Recreation and Environmental Conservation. On behalf of its parent charity, the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF), provides International Marketing and Information Technology Support to all member National Youth Hostel Associations, a global Online Booking Service @ www.hihostels.com, monitors Hostel Standards and offers International Training.

Latest Income: £742,017
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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International Bee Research Association

Environment, Research

IBRA promotes the value of bees by providing information on bee science and beekeeping worldwide.

Latest Income: £739,688
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Tropical Biology Association

Charitable activities, Environment

Advance public education & promote for the benefit of the public, conservation, protection & improvement of the physical and natural environment in particular in the tropics

Latest Income: £730,742
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Borneo Nature Foundation International

Economic and community development, Environment

Protection of rainforest ecosystems in Indonesian Borneo, to safeguard the island's unique biodiversity, the livelihoods and cultures of rural communities, and enhance its global conservation values to mitigate the climate crisis. We achieve this by providing support for community-led conservation, education, capacity-building and sustainable development initiatives.

Latest Income: £713,370
Areas of Operation: Indonesia
Status: Registered
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Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust

Environment, Leisure

River catchment conservation measures for the Yorkshire Dales Rivers, namely the Wharfe, Nidd, Ure and Swale. The YDRT also supports and sponsors research and education to inform the public of the importance river habitat conservation for supporting biodiversity, for improving water quality and for oublic recreation and enjoyment.

Latest Income: £708,951
Areas of Operation: Darlington
Status: Registered
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Tees Valley Wildlife Trust LTD

Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Facilities

Work 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.

Latest Income: £708,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Ocean Generation

Environment

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("OBJECTS) ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE PROMOTION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FROMPLASTIC WASTE.

Latest Income: £705,147
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Terraverde

Charitable activities, Environment

For the public benefit, to further such charitable purposes according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees see fit from time to time. In particular, to promote for the benefit of the public the promotion of the protection of the environment by providing grants to organisations and projects focusing on the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment.

Latest Income: £700,108
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited

Environment

1) TO PROMOTE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, FIRSTLY OF THE BANC D'ARGUIN NATIONAL PARK, AND SECONDLY OF OTHER MARINE AND COASTAL PROTECTED AREAS IN MAURITANIA.

Latest Income: £700,088
Areas of Operation: Mauritania
Status: Registered
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Walworth Garden

Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Facilities, Leisure

Training and Employment Programmes City & Guilds QCF Practical Horticulture Skills,Garden Services (Social Enterprise), Horticultural Therapy,Adult Learning: Introduction to Gardening;Horticulture; Beekeeping;Herbal Medicine and others, Community Garden Centre

Latest Income: £699,692
Areas of Operation: Lambeth
Status: Registered
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Murmur

Charitable activities, Environment

To promote the preservation and the protection of the environment and to advance the education of the public in the preservation and protection of the environment.

Latest Income: £698,295
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Teesside Environmental Trust

Environment, Facilities

The protection and promotion of the natural environment through the provision of nature reserves, the management of habitats,the conservation of habitats and species, the conservation of the historic environment and the provision of eduction on the natural environment.

Latest Income: £693,206
Areas of Operation: Stockton-on-tees
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.