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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Little Ouse Headwaters Project
Environment, HeritageThe LOHP is a voluntary, community project dedicated to the restoration of the important wildlife and landscape of the fens and heaths of the upper Little Ouse Valley. Although biodiversity conservation is at the heart of our work, we aim to achieve this in a way that both engages and benefits the local community.
Wirral Fox Rescue
Environment, Health, ProfessionsWirral Fox Rescue, formally Pawprints, is Wirral's only dedicated centre for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of foxes. Through a combination of coordinated veterinary services and our excellent in house programme, we aim to nurse our foxes back to health before releasing them into the wild, preferably where they were first found.
Wild Life Foundation
Charitable activities, EnvironmentYWPF provides grants and can arrange expert support in the areas of exotic species conservation and welfare. YWPF will also consider supporting research which moves forward the knowledge and public benefit of exotic species conservation and welfare. Finally YWPF will look at supporting projects which inform and educate the public about keys issues impacting exotic species conservation and welfare.
The Bardsey Bird And Field Observatory
EnvironmentThe charity exists to run the Bardsey Bird and Field Observatory, one of the Bird Observatories of England and Wales. The Observatory carries out monitoring work of the flora and fauna of the island.
The Ashdown Forest Foundation
EnvironmentWe aim to ensure the best possible future for the Forest by supporting the Conservators who have been managing the Forest since 1885. They care for this rare and protected habitat, to improve biodiversity and bio-abundance. Through engagement, education and philanthropy, we aim to conserve this special landscape for public enjoyment and raise quality of life and well-being in the community.
Wildlife Vets International
Associations, Environment, ResearchWildlife Vets International exists to apply specialist veterinary expertise to animal conservation projects, worldwide. This is achieved by training local vets and field biologists, undertaking research, investigating disease, assisting with project planning, and working in conjunction with NGOs and local communities to promote the conservation of rare and endangered species and their habitats.
Friends Of Horsenden
Associations, EnvironmentHabitat management across the entire Horsenden site, following an accelerated succession approach. Maintenance and development of the farm site with a focus on wildlife conservation and biodiversity using permaculture methods. Community engagement, education and involvement through events, courses and talks.
The Gaia Trust (cio)
EnvironmentTo protect indigenous flora and fauna, preserve and improve features of historic and environmental interest; educate the public in issues relating to biodiversity and traditional skills.
Kent Wildlife Rescue Service
Environment, Saving of livesFor the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of wild animals in Kent in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain facilities for the rescue, reception, care and treatment of such animals.
Wood Lane Conservation Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, LeisureWe work to protect, improve and conserve Sheffield's environment. We manage and maintain Wood Lane Countryside Centre for practical nature conservation projects, countryside skills training, environmental education and leisure time activities to improve the health and well being of people of all ages in the local community and raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity and wildlife.
Mansfield Wildlife Rescue
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentMansfield Wildlife Rescue provides help for injured, abandoned and orphaned native wildlife with the aim to return those in care back to their natural habitat. Some examples of the wildlife we look after are badgers, foxes, hedgehogs, birds of prey, swallows etc. The areas we cover are Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Bywyd Gwyllt Glaslyn Wildlife
EnvironmentThe primary objectives of the charity are to protect and provide support to ensure the continuing success of ospreys nesting in the Glaslyn Valley, north-west Wales and to introduce local inhabitants and visitors to the wealth of other wildlife that is to be found in the area.
The Friends Of Warnham Local Nature Reserve
Associations, Environment, FacilitiesThe charity supports the maintenance of Warnham Local Nature Reserve in West Sussex for the benefit of both the general public and the wildlife of the reserve. We manage the Visitor Centre (collecting entrance fees and providing a small cafe offering), run events to engage and educate all ages, and have funded additional amenities including bird hides and live web-cams.
The Phoenix Garden
Environment, FacilitiesTo provide and maintain (or assist in the provision and maintenance of) public gardens and open spaces for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of Covent Garden and others, in the interest of social welfare and with the object of improving conditions of life for the said inhabitants and others and to create and maintain suitable habitats to support and encourage wildlife.
Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentWe care and rehabilitate sick and injured wildlife casualties and orphans. We help to preserve wildlife in it's natural environment. Through Talks and media we encourage children and adults to care for their environment and reduce the use of pesticides. We help encourage the next generation to learn and understand that any space can be great environment for both humans and our native wildlife.
Vinters Valley Park Trust CIO
Environment, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureTo manage and improve the whole of Vinters Valley Park as an open space for quiet, informal recreation or other leisure time occupation of the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of the public.To conserve the wildlife within the ParkTo preserve, conserve, maintain, restore and enhance for the benefit of the public.
Northamptonshire Animals Needing Nurturing And Adoption
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Environment, HousingTHE CHARITY HAS HELPED APPROXIMATELY 800 ANIMALS TO FIND NEW HOMES, BE REHABILITATED OR TO STAY IN LONG-TERM FOSTER HOMES. WE HAVE HELPED MANY MORE WILDLIFE THAN WE EXPECTED ON THE ONSET OF NANNA'S,BATS, HEDGEHOGS, WOODPECKERS, OWLS, FLEDGLINGS, BIRD OF PREY, EVEN ORPHANED FIELD MICE! FUND-RAISING HAS INCLUDED COMMUNTITY CARNIVALS, SHOP COLLECTION.WE HAVE HAD STUDENTS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
The Lomas Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Environment, FacilitiesThe charity is in place to run and maintain the Lomas Hall which is a village hall left in trust to the people of Stannington in 1952 by Miss Flora Lomas. The hall is used by fourteen local groups on a regular basis by people of all ages ranging from a mother and toddler group to the women's fellowship. It also available for occasional use events.
National Hedgelaying Society
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentTo promote the craft of Hedgelaying and encourage good management of hedgerows and associated features that will benefit the conservation of hedgerows and associated flora and fauna.Encourage competitions throughout the country to improve the quality of craftsmanship.Encourage the training of young people in order to ensure the continuation of this heritage craft.
Friends Of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Arts, Associations, Charity and VCS support, Environment, FacilitiesThrough volunteer action, The Friends works to: enhance habitat and create new habitat for wildlife at Paxton Pits; achieve expansion of the nature reserve; enhance visitor facilities and the visitor experience; promote and provide information about the Reserve and its wildlife through public events, publications and the Reserve website, and support informal and formal educational activities.
Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Environment, HealthWE PROVIDE CARE & TREATMENT OF SICK INJURED AND ORPHANED WILDLIFE FROM BRITAIN. WE ARE ALSO IN THE PROCESS OF RAISING FUNDS TO PROVIDE A PURPOSE BUILT HOSPITAL WHICH WILL USE AS MANY ECO FRIENDLY ENERGY SAVING SYSTEMS AS POSSIBLE TO INCLUDE USE OF RECYCLED WATER AND WASTE COMPOSTING SYSTEMS.
Nuneaton And Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary
Education, Environment, HousingNuneaton and Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary provides rescue and rehabilitation to all wildlife. Our aim is to release as many casulaties back into the wild, but provide safe and loving homes for those who can't return to their natural habitat. We give talks to school and centres based in the community to educate people in our cause and the need to protect our wildlife.
Langdyke Countryside Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageTo promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the Natural Environment and Heritage in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire through restoring and managing the habitat and promoting biological diversity to enhance people's enjoyment and understanding of wildlife and their heritage.
Greenwich Wildlife Network
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentTo rescue injured, orphaned or unwell wild animals found by the public or surrendered to local veterinary practices in the South East London area; to rehabilitate said animals to the point of release back into the wild through the care of experienced volunteers; or to facilitate their safe transport to wildlife rescue centres that will then take on responsibility for their care and rehabilitation.
Dilston Physic Garden LTD
Charity and VCS support, Education, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, ResearchBotanic Garden. Science-led centre for education and wellbeing. 2 acres of natural habitat featuring 700 medicinal plants signposted with medicinal use, science, history and folklore. For general public, community, groups, schools, colleges and universities. Educational courses and workshops. Garden for wellbeing programme. Volunteering. Scientific research into plant medicine for the mind/brain.
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.