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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The Lune Rivers Trust
Charitable activities, EnvironmentWE AIM TO CONSERVE, PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE RIVERS, STREAMS AND WATERCOURSES IN THE RIVER LUNE CATCHMENT AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC INA) THE UNDERSTANDING OF RIVERS, RIVER CORRIDORS AND CATCHMENTS, INCLUDING THEIR FAUNA AND FLORA ANDB) THE NEED FOR AND BENEFITS OF THE CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS.
The Savitri Waney Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentThe relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financialhardship or other disadvantage; the promotion for the benefit of the public of the conservation protection andimprovement of the physical and natural environment; and for such other exclusively charitable purposes as the Trustees may from time to time decide.
The Horseferry Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EnvironmentActivities include the advancement of education, and the protection and conservation of the environment for the benefit of children and young people. This is achieved through making grants to organisations, sponsoring and undertaking research. The charity operates in England, Wales and Switzerland.
The Prospects Foundation
EnvironmentWE ARE A COMMUNITY-LED CHARITY WORKING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPROVEMENTS WHICH BENEFIT THE PEOPLE OF HYNDBURN. OUR MISSION IS TO BE THE KEY MOVEMENT IN HYNDBURN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND TO USE OUR COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, WORK AND EXPERIENCE TO SECURE THIS FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Riverside Church
Environment, Leisure, Religion, Social welfareTo advance the Christian faith, to relieve sickness and financial hardship, to provide community facilites for recreational and other use in the interests of social welfare for persons who have needs.
The Thames Festival Trust
Arts, Environment, HeritageThames Festival Trust's focus is on engaging a wide public in art, heritage, education, environmental and well-being programmes that reveal our rivers' rich natural environment, share their unique history, protect their sustainability, and celebrate the diverse connections they make for us with the wider world.
The Aire Rivers Trust
EnvironmentImproving the state of the River Aire and its tributaries, educating the public and other bodies about the water environment and improving/promoting access to same,
South Riverside Community Development Centre LTD
Economic and community development, Environment, SocietyThe Charity has an area of benefit of Riverside, Canton, & Grangetown districts in Cardiff, from which it draws membership.The Charity's activities are encompassed in the following ways by which it seeks to work with those who live and work in the area:1) foster empowerment of individuals and groups2) ensure access to services & opportunities3) develop strong cross-cultural relationships
Swansea Community Farm
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentThe only city farm in Wales, we reconnect people of all ages, backgrounds & abilities with their food, their environment & their local community through unique & exciting educational, volunteering, training & play opportunities. Our fully accessible site demonstrates a range of sustainability & nature conservation management techniques & hosts a range of rare & rare-Welsh breed farm animals
Hands Of Hope
Associations, Environment, HealthOur Mission. Combining natural and community heritage we aim to reach people and their communities practical ways to sustain, conserve, protect and improve the natural environment and through education and training improve peoples health and wellbeing using growing, cooking and the natural world.
Clockhouse Community Centre Association
Economic and community development, Environment, FacilitiesPromote the benefits of the inhabitants of the London Borough of Greenwich, especially the Woolwich Riverside LOCAL ward to provide affordable hall and room hire to local groups who service the community and work in partnership with the local authorities and communities on various community development projects.
The Cyfarthfa Foundation
EnvironmentTo transform Cyfarthfa Castle and Park at Merthyr Tydfil - a crucible of the industrial revolution - into a cultural centre and visitor attraction of international quality, to heal and enhance its natural environment and to be an engine of social renewal.
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.
Natural History Society Of Northumbria
Environment, HeritageThe objects of NHSN CIO are the encouragement by every means of the study of natural history in all its branches and the conservation of the natural environment in north east England including its geology, flora and fauna
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).
The Pintail Trust
Environment, Social welfareThe Trustees provide funding principally to charities which are involved in: the advancement of education, the advancement of health or savings of lives, relief of those in need, the prevention of or relief from poverty and the advancement of religion religion (Christianity), the welfare of animals and the conservation of nature.
Singleton Spaces
Education, Environment, FacilitiesWe currently operate at the Singleton Environment Centre, Wesley School Road, Ashford, Kent,TN23 5LWThe charity exists to preserve, protect and improve the natural environment for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by promoting and supporting the creation and maintenance of green spaces through both example and education.
Songbird Survival
Charitable activities, Environment, Heritage, ResearchThe objective of the charity is to improve, protect & preserve the population of song & other small birds for the benefit of national biodiversity & the public. It aims to achieve this by commissioning & funding scientific research, supporting the conservation & restoration of habitats, by education of the public & advocacy where changes in the law may be deemed necessary to protect songbirds.
Ecosystems Knowledge Network
EnvironmentThe Ecosystems Knowledge Network:(1) Runs a website containing information about the ecosystem approach and its practical application.(2) Creates documents (such as newsletters) that contain information about the ecosystemapproach.(3) Runs events that help people to share knowledge and learn about theecosystem approach.(4) Provides advice about the ecosystem approach
Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust
EnvironmentThe Trust aims to conserve and improve the rivers, streams and other waterbodies of the Sussex Ouse and Adur catchments, and elsewhere as deemed appropriate in the Environment Agency's South East region, for the advancement of environmental protection or improvement for the benefit of the public, including through education and participation in research and a range of appropriate projects.
Riverside Islamic Cultural Centre
Environment, ReligionThe Hugs Foundation
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentThe rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned, abused and unwanted equines. The provisions of mental well-being services for children, young people, the elderly and military veterans. We provide supportive interventions to those who are experiencing a range of difficulties using a diverse range of therapeutic activities in a natural environment or bring the natural environment to beneficiaries.
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)
Bioguinea Foundation
Charitable activities, EnvironmentThe BioGuinea Foundation is a charitable grant giving organization promoting biodiversity conservation, protection, sustainable use and education in Guinea Bissau, with priority focus on the national system of protected areas..
Northumberland Rivers Trust
EnvironmentProtection of Northumberland's rivers and streams - those flowing into the North Sea south of the Tweed and north of the Tyne. We work with communities, anglers and partner organisations to reduce the sediment getting into rivers, improve the passage of fish and eels, improve habitat, and share knowledge and understanding of our waterways and coast.
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.