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.
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Bowes Park Community Association
Associations, Environment, LeisureThe Bowes Park Community Association works to promote activities for the benefit of the people who live, work or have an interest in Bowes Park and the surrounding area. It aims to protect and conserve the physical and natural environment of the area; improve facilities for recreation and provide a range of opportunities for people to meet and participate in a range of leisure activities.
Wild Oxfordshire
EnvironmentWild Oxfordshire's aim is to improve Oxfordshire's environment. It does this by drawing together all the groups that have an impact on conservation in Oxfordshire, with the aim of working together so that duplication of effort is avoided and the scarce resources of time and money are optimised.
Natural Cambridgeshire
EnvironmentTo promote nature recovery for the benefit of the public by the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources.
The Nature Recovery Project
Environment, FacilitiesThe charity promotes for the public benefit the conservation and protection of the natural environment by promoting biological diversity, in particular but not exclusively by acquiring land for the planting of natural and native species woodland and providing support to other charitable organisations with similar objectives that wish to do the same. The charity supports initiatives globally.
South Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited
EnvironmentThe charity aims to monitor, maintain and improve the aquatic environment of the lakes, rivers and streams of South Cumbria. It also aims to educate the wider general public in the importance of the aquatic environment of South Cumbria and the problems presently faced.
The Leaf Foundation
Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment, in particular the conservation and protection of rare and endangered species, and to promote human behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare.
The Soil Association Land Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentTo preserve, conserve and protect for the public benefit the environment of the countryside through the prudent management and holding of land and the use of natural resources, including the promotion and use of organic, traditional and sustainable land management techniques and related activities; and the education of the public in the same.
The Calder And Colne Rivers Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, EnvironmentWe aim to conserve and protect the waterways throughout the Calder river catchment. We aim to educate the public, particularly children, in: (1) The understanding of rivers,including their fauna, flora and economic or social activity, and river catchment management.(2) The need for, and benefits of, conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments.
The Cart Shed Charity
Arts, Environment, LeisureThe Cart Shed uses the natural environment to offer opportunities to try something new, improve well-being, find friendships and a place of calm. Based in Herefordshire our activities which include coppicing, coppice crafts and horticulture lend themselves to enabling individuals to explore ways to overcome and accept episodes in their lives they find difficult to manage.
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
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
EnvironmentThe Trust was formed to promote good practice in the conservation and improvement to the habitats of the rivers, wetlands and water bodies within the catchments of the rivers Don, Rother and Dearne.
Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue
Charitable activities, EnvironmentFor the benefit of the public, to relieve the suffering of seals and seal pups in need of care and attention. To provide care and treatment to all local wildlife until such time as they can be safely released into the wild. To raise awareness and educate the public as to the seals natural environment and welfare needs. The main sources of income come from the shop in Mablethorpe and donations.
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.
River Thame Conservation Trust
EnvironmentTo conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the River Thame and its Catchment and other nearby rivers and their catchments for the advancement of environmental protection or improvement for the benefit of the public
Riverside Pre-School CIO
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, EnvironmentAt Riverside Pre-school we believe in the concept of life long learning and that both adults and children learn things everyday. We maintain that learning should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone and most importantly should be fun., helping us to give children secure foundations on which future learning can be built upon.
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.
Barnes Common Limited
Associations, Environment, Facilities, LeisureTo promote the conservation, protection and enhancement of the physical and natural environment of metropolitan open spaces and public sites in Barnes and surrounding areas including the LNR's of Barnes Common and Leg O'Mutton reservoir and the recreation ground at Vine Road.To promote community engagement along with education for all in the study of the environment, ecology and conservation.
Action For The River Kennet
EnvironmentTo conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the River Kennet and its tributaries including adjacent river catchments, estuarine and coastal areas.
The Doddington Hall Conservation Charity
Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo advance the education of the public regarding conservation of artworks, heritage and natural environment at the Doddington Estate. To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment on the Doddington Estate.
South East Wales Rivers Trust
Education, EnvironmentThe Trust works in the former South East Wales Industrial Valleys. It Curently works with Wild Life Trusts, Councils as well as Schools and environmental Bodies such as Groundwork and Natural Resources Wales. Current Activities include the Running of School programes on River habitat and it's importance to the community as well as the important work of improving access to fish over man made weirs
Riverside Advice LTD
Environment, Social welfareA free, independent, comprehensive, confidential, welfare rights advice service targeting vulnerable people with 'special' needs. Enabling and empowering residents to obtain information, advice and representation which will allow them to exercise their rights and responsibilities alleviating poverty, deprivation and social exclusion in a holistic way and therefore improve quality of life.
Defend
Environment, FacilitiesThe charity advances environmental protection and animal welfare by preventing poaching and promoting law enforcement in national parks in Africa.
Hesters Way Partnership LTD
Environment, Health, Leisure, Social welfareTo pursue any charitable purpose for the benefit of the Hesters Way area without distinction on the grounds of gender, race or religion etc. In particular, the relief of poverty, the advancement of education and training, the preservation, enhancement and protection of the environment, physical and mental health, and provision of leisure and community facilities in the interest of social welfare.
Cogges Heritage Trust
EnvironmentCogges Manor Farm aims to- be a place whose past is recorded, understood, valued and enjoyed by everyone who visits- make a positive contribution to all its communities- protect and enhance our natural environment and buildings- be a pace where people can relax, participate, learn new things and have fun
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.