Environment Charities That specialise in Wildlife
Discover 865 Environment charities that specialise in wildlife. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Kent & Medway Biological Records Centre
EnvironmentCollection, collation and dissemination of biological, geological and habitat data
Penrith District Red Squirrel Group
EnvironmentConserve red squirrels by feeding,improving habitat and advising on timing of timber operations to avoid breeding season. Controlling grey squirrels in north east Cumbria. Educating the public on the best ways of doing this and to the threat of squirrel pox and tree damage as a result of grey squirrels.
Bulwell Forest Garden
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Environment, FacilitiesWe have general volunteering opportunities 4 days a week, growing produce and ornamental flowers organically, and encouraging wildlife in a previously unused piece of land. We also benefit from an outdoor kitchen where we run a weekly Lunch Club during the summer, using seasonal produce straight from the ground.Adult training courses and Family Activity Days take place throughout the year.
Dartmoor Preservation Association
Associations, Environment, Heritage, ResearchThe objects of the CIO are the conservation, preservation, protection and enhancement of the landscape, antiquities flora and fauna, natural beauty, cultural heritage and the scientific merit of Dartmoor for the public benefit.
Wild Survivors
EnvironmentOur aim is best captured by our mission statement: putting an end to 'human-elephant conflict' by delivering sustainable initiatives which place community welfare at the heart of wildlife conservation. We implement long-term coexistence strategies between people and elephants, providing tools in wildlife technology with BuzzBox, and comprehensive wildlife corridor and forest protection programmes.
The African Impact Foundation
EnvironmentThe African Impact Foundation works to conserve, protect and improve the natural environment of both the people of Africa and her wildlife. The foundation is dedicated to creating partnerships with donors and charitable organisations to facilitate resources for and to implement social change and environmental sustainability.
Yatton & Congresbury Wildlife Action Group
Environment, Facilities, HeritageFor the benefit of the public establish and maintain nature reserves in Yatton and Congresbury. Advance education in natural history and nature conservation.
Pelorus Foundation
EnvironmentOur mission is to champion innovation and act as a catalyst, empowering individuals and local communities to preserve and protect the world's wildlife and wild places. We act as a catalyst to a network of individuals and organisations who are on the front lines of conservation and environmental protection, providing crucial support in their fight to protect and defend species and habitats.
Wildlife Rescue And Ambulance Service (enfield)
Education, Environment, Health, Saving of livesRescue & rehabilitation of wild animals and birds. Gives work experience to youngsters & offers voluntary work to all.
Building Trust International
EnvironmentBuilding Trust International provide architectural assistance to communities, charities & individuals in need. We believe in good design for all. Design at its core is about developing skills for problem solving & creating better solutions. We use these skills in tackling real world issues, in the delivery & design of our projects, having a positive impact upon people, wildlife & the planet.
Wildlife Sos
EnvironmentWildlife SOS was est in 1995 by a small group of individuals inspired to make lasting change to protect and conserve India's natural heritage, forest and wildlife wealth. Today, the organisation has evolved to actively work towards protecting Indian wildlife, inc elephants and bears, conserving habitat, studying biodiversity, and creating alternative and sustainable livelihoods.
East Dorset Heritage Trust
Environment, HeritageTo stimulate public interest and care for the landscape, wildlife, archaeology, architecture, heritage and history of East Dorset and Dorset as a whole.
Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentConservation and protection of the natural environment in Southern Africa by providing grants and undertaking research in connection with animal welfare and the environment, including educating the public. Providing funding for carnivore research including human/carnivore conflict mitigation, training of wildlife rangers, wildlife rescue & rehabilitation and management of rhino in Zimbabwe
Spurn Bird Observatory Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Environment, HousingThe long term monitoring of bird populations, their distribution and migration. The conservation of wildlife and the encouragement of the breeding of wild birds, animals and insects on and around the Spurn Peninsula in East Yorkshire. The provision of hostel type accommodation for visiting nautralists.
Ruth Smart Foundation
Charitable activities, EnvironmentThe Trustees' policy is to concentrate upon charitable organisations which directly benefit domestic animals in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. However, the Trustees do not limit support to these two countries or to domestic animals but are also interested in domestic animal, conservation and wildlife organisations throughout the world.
Wychwood Forest Trust LTD
Associations, Charitable activities, Environment, Facilities, HeritageAdvance the education of the public in the history, ecology and management of woodland and wildlife in the forty-one parishes in West Oxfordshire, which are in the area of the former Norman Royal Hunting Forest of Wychwood. Conserve, restore and promote the use and management of trees, woodlands and other wildlife habitats and the landscape for the benefit and participation of the public.
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust
Environment, FacilitiesTo promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment of Sandwich Bay, Kent and surrounding areas . The charity records, studies and researches wild birds and other fauna and flora; operates nature reserves; provides facilities and educational programmes and gives advice to local authorities and organisations on conservation related issues
The Woolston Eyes Conservation Group
Environment, ResearchIn cooperation with the owners, Manchester Ship Canal Company and Peel Holdings, WECG Works at the Woolston Eyes site of special scientific interest to 1, collect data 2, manage the habitat 3, provide visitor facilities.
Wildlife Rescue
Environment, HousingTo relieve the suffering of wildlife in the need of care and attention. In particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such wildlife. To enable rehabilitation and release back into the wild and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals
Wild Cymru / Cymru Wyllt
EnvironmentVision A Wales with more wildlife in more places, created by a society that intrinsically values the natural world.Mission To be the Strong unconstrained voice that Welsh wildlife needs, speaking out and putting the needsof wildlife first.Wild Cymru operates on a Wales-wide remit, from its marine waters and coastal ecosystems to its lowlandhabitats and mountainous terrain.
Ancient Tree Forum
Environmentto promote the protection and preservation of ancient trees, and their associated wildlife, for the benefit of the public;
North York Moors National Park Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, HealthWe protect the natural environment of the North York Moors and wildlife it supports.We build resilience in people and nature. We enhance health and wellbeing by connecting people and communities in the North York Moors and surrounding areas with nature and each other. We keep local tradition and heritage alive. We host projects, work in partnership, and provide grants and awards.
Dambari Wildlife Trust (uk)
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentThe Charity exists to raise funds and provide in kind support for wildlife conservation in Southern Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe. Its primary project supports conservation and education work in and around the Matobo Hills National Park in Sothern Matabeleland.
The Sonning Common Millennium Green Trust
Environment, FacilitiesMAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF KENNYLANDS MILLENNIUM GREEN. THIS IS AN OPEN SPACE WITH PATHS AND SEATS FOR WALKERS AND A GRASSED AREA FOR PICNICS AND INFORMAL RECREACTION. AN AREA HAS BEEN SET ASIDE FOR WILDLIFE AND A SPINNEY HAS BEEN PLANTED ASTRIDE SOME OF THE PATHS; IT CONTAINS MANY DIFFERENT SPECIES OF TREES TO STIMULATE INTEREST.
The Steel Valley Project
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, FacilitiesManage habitats for the benefit of wildlife,people,heritage/landscape.Encourage access to open green space/wider countryside.Deliver environmental/education/interpretation to local schools/wider population.Provide support, advice, training & supervision to volunteers, trainees & community groups in countryside management/ conservations skills by working on real local environmental projects.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many wildlife environment charities are there in the UK?
There are 865 registered wildlife environment charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the wildlife 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 wildlife environment charities?
Wildlife 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 wildlife environment charities?
Across all wildlife 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 wildlife environment charities?
Wildlife 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.