Environment Charities That specialise in Wildlife
Discover 865 Environment charities that specialise in wildlife. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
The Chichester Ship Canal Trust
Environment, Health, SocietyThe purpose of the Trust is to preserve and maintain an attractive and accessible canal, safeguarding the unique heritage and natural habitat, for present and future generations to enjoy. We focus on 4 benefits that an active and regenerating waterway brings: economic and cultural contribution, physical and mental health, social cohesion and civic pride, environment and heritage.
Manhood Wildlife And Heritage
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Heritage, HousingManhood Wildlife and Heritage care for various habitats across the Manhood Peninsula where wildlife can flourish. Some sites are home to rare species, others form a network of rich and diverse habitats, which are managed by local volunteers. Our activities include active environmental conservation projects, local history research, guided walks, publications, photography and newsletters.
Angel Community Canal Boat Trust
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, HeritageThe Trust operates a skippered community canal boat based in Islington, London for use by community groups, schools and local residents at affordable prices. On day or residential trips users experience the activity of a canal cruise, learn about local history, flora, fauna and ecology, supplement classroom learning, develop social skills living together, escape inner city life and much more.
Yeo Rivers Community Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageThe key activities are to promote, protect, restore and create natural and constructed blue infrastructure, e.g. ponds, rivers and sustainable drainage features, to provide multiple benefits for the public and wildlife to combat climate change, deliver enhanced and resilient ecosystems and natural capital for amenity, biodiversity, educational, wellbeing, aesthetic and conservation purposes.
Pumpkin's Wildlife Hospital And Rehabilitation Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Environment, Health(1) The advancement of animal welfare through the provision of veterinary and rehabilitative care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife for release back into its natural habitat where possible; and (2) The advancement of education of the public, specifically concerning the welfare and conservation of British wildlife species.
Samuel William Farmer Trust
Beneficiary group, Environment, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe Trust is for the benefit of poor people who through ill health, disability or old age are unable to earn their own livelihood; for educational and training purposes; and for the benefit of hospitals, nursing and convalescent homes or similar objects for the advancement of health or saving of lives. Supports wildlife/conservation projects for the benefit of the local community.
Wild Camel Protection Foundation
Arts, EnvironmentProtection of critically endangered IUCN listed wild camel (Camelus ferus) in its unique desert habitat in China and Mongolia. Environmental education, public awareness in China and Mongolia, media, books, videos and talks for raising awareness of urgent environmental issues. Established breeding centre, Mongolia for wild camels. DNA shows wild camel, a separate species 700,000 years old
Tewkesbury Nature Reserve LTD
Economic and community development, Environment, FacilitiesTo create and maintain an urban wetland area, including flood meadows and associated habitats, for the benefit of wildlife, to alleviate flooding risks by better management of the water courses, to provide safe access to the public and to educate the public in nature conservation and sustainable land management.
The Isle Of Wight Red Squirrel Trust
EnvironmentWalks, talks, 'Adopt a Red Squirrel'. General education about red squirrels, their habitat and the animals they co-exist with.
Worcestershire Biological Records Centre
EnvironmentA not-for-profit service working in partnership, which collects, collates, manages and disseminates quality information relating to the wildlife, wildlife sites and habitats for Worestershire for the public benefit.
Connected Conservation Foundation
EnvironmentConnected Conservation Foundation works to protect wildlife and ecosystems through technology, for the public benefit.
Hydestile Resident Animals
EnvironmentWe rescue, care for and rehabilitate wild animals. We also provide a telephone advisory service and promote the care of wildlife.
Malmesbury River Valleys Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, FacilitiesTo preserve, conserve, and protect land owned by the trust, its terrestrial and aquatic life and their habitats for the benefit of the public. To advance public education in the study of and research into the river valleys and their conservation. Conygre Mead is a designated nature reserve and a County Wildlife Site.
Dr M E Bradshaw's Teesdale Special Flora Research & Conservation Trust
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentThe Charity enables the conservation of the rare flora of Upper Teesdale by funding research work which will inform future intervention measures at vulnerable sites. It aims to inform the general public about the special flora and the need to protect it. It helps interested volunteers to engage in fieldwork and active conservation measures.
Friends Of Graves Park
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Environment, LeisureTo assist other Trusts with interests in Graves Park in enhancing and maintaining the park for leisure, education and conservation in conjunction with the local community and in particular the citizens of Sheffield. To preserve the fauna and flora for the benefit and enjoyment of park users. To act as a conduit in raising funds to achieve those objects.
Saving The Survivors LTD
EnvironmentSaving The Survivors is a charity that has been founded with the single purpose of protecting endangered wildlife.
The Cotswold Wildlife Park Conservation Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Heritage, ResearchTo promote the conservation, preservation and restoration for the public benefit of the world's animal, bird, fish and plant life and its industrial, urban, natural and marine environmentsof ecological or scientific importance, and its natural rescources;To advance the education of the public in natural history, environmental studies, ecology and conservation.
The Sinfield Nature Conservation Trust
EnvironmentAdvancing the conservation of wildlife and wild places.
Elm Wildlife (every Life Matters Wildlife)
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentELM Wildlife rescue and rehabilitates British wildlife, primarily hedgehogs but we do take other wildlife when space allows; we medicate and house all casualties. Our capacity at the moment is 220 animals, we are supported by a team of over 100 volunteers and we are open 365 days a year. Our centres address is:Unit 5,Hayter Hames building,Seale Hayne,Newton Abbot,DevonTQ12 6NQ
Chipembele Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, EnvironmentSupporting the Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust (CWET) Centre for the advancement of the education of children and young people in Zambia in the conservation and preservation of the environment and its wildlife. Also supporting CWET's Chipembele Pupil Sponsorship Scheme which enables orphaned and vulnerable children to attend school.
The Happy Pants Ranch
Animals, Environment, HousingThe Happy Pants Ranch is a registered animal sanctuary charity and forever home to around 450 rescue animals, that have nowhere else to go. This includes all animals and wildlife from goats and cows to dogs and emus! It is now also a wellbeing hub for humans, helping to improve mental and physical health for all.
Friends Of The Peace Parks
Associations, Environment, Facilities, Social welfareTrust funds to be applied for the following objects : - to assist in the conservation and protection of the natural environment and endangered species particularly within Wildlife Conservation Areas/Parks in southern Africa; and- to assist in relieving poverty and advancing education within such Parks
Chichester Harbour Trust
Environment, LeisureTo acquire land, sites and buildings within the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and its setting of landscape, environmental, recreational or historic value and to promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural beauty and the the wildlife of the area for the public benefit.
Brook Farm Animal Sanctuary
EnvironmentRecue animals from distress who are in need of care and rehome where appropriate or provide sanctuary for the rest of their lives in the case of domesticated animals. Where possible wild animals are released back into their natural habitat.
Railworld
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Social welfareRailworld operates as a visitor attraction - Our aim to Entertain and Educate about Sustainable Transport,Co2 Emissions.Volunteers of all ages and creeds have built Model and Garden Railways, and the habitat creative Wildlife Haven - Helping to emphasise the important links between Our Man-Made World and Our Natural World. Our Education Centre shows informative, entertaining films.
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.