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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Wild Things Rescue
EnvironmentWild Things Rescue is a charity specialising in rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing native British wildlife within the UK. The charity offers advice and assistance to members of the public and veterinary professionals to ensure that wildlife receive prompt and appropriate care to minimise suffering and promote healing.
Wildlives Rescue And Rehabilitation Centre East Anglia
EnvironmentRescue, care, treatment, rehabilitation and release of wildlife to natural habitat. Education & training with regard to the care of wildlife and the necessary part they play in our world.
Atova International
Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfareAdvance education for the public benefit in economically disadvantaged rural communities in developing countries through the provision of education. Promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in particular by conserving endangered wildlife andecosystems.
Natural Habitat
EnvironmentNatural Habitat operates in Suffolk and Norfolk and provides educational activity to the general public in sustainable land-use, environmental preservation, conservation and biodiversity.Natural Habitat uses collaborative practices to deliver accessible activity in support of local wildlife populations, habitats and food systems, so they thrive for current and future generations.
Beaumont Parish Hall
Childcare, Environment, FacilitiesProvide a parish hall with kitchen and stage for rental by anyone within the parish for the provision of meetings, lectures, classes and parties. There is also an enclosed, grassed field with a play area, wildlife garden and picnic tables.
The Torrs Charitable Trust
Environment, Social welfare1) The advancement of Christianity throughout the world. 2) The relief of poverty, sickness and distress and the advancement of education, in particular by supporting Christian medical work and relief projects and Christian education throughout the world. 3) The conservation of wildlife and the environment insofar as the same may be charitable.
The Wimbledon Society
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, HeritageWorking towards - preserving, protecting and improving features of historic and public interest in Wimbledon and local area- protecting the natural beauty of the area - its wildlife, its woods and open spaces - promoting high standards of planning and architecture in the area - promoting and stimulating public interest in the study of local history and architecture.
Buxton Conservation Trust
EnvironmentThe charity's objectives are to manage and enhance the Stiffkey Wildlife Reserve in Norfolk.
All Animal Rescue
Environment, HousingBased in Hampshire, the Rescue is dedicated to helping animals of all types ie pets, farm animals and occasionally wildlife. We take in animals from members of the public no longer able to care for them or abandoned animals. New homes are sought for the animals wherever possible. If adoption proves unsuitable, the rescue does offer long term fostering arrangements to some animals.
Sarnia Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, EnvironmentActivities involve making grants for general purposes though with an interest in Guensey based charities and in nature and wildlife conservation.
The Albright Wood Norton Estate Charitable Trust
Environment, FacilitiesThe charity owns and operates woodland at Wood Norton Evesham.The objects of the charity are:To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation,protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by re-establishing trees,plants and wildlife.The woodland is available to voluntary groups to benefit from the woodland environment with the permission of the Trustees.
Alton Climate Action And Network
Environment, HeritageACAN focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing waste, restoring our natural environment for the benefit of wildlife and the wellbeing of local people, building community by encouraging sharing, building awareness of the climate and environmental crisis, encouraging people to change their habits to protect the environment and lobbying all levels of government on the climate crisis.
Drusillas Conservation In Action
EnvironmentThe object of the CIO is to promote, for the benefit of the public, theconservation of wildlife across the world through the provision of grantsto conservation charities and other organisations as the trustees see fitfrom time to time.
Feed The Birds
Charity and VCS support, Environment, Social welfareFeed the Birds is a nature-focused befriending programme aimed at people over 18 experiencing loneliness or social isolation. Trained volunteers visit once a week to provide and maintain a bird feeding station and to chat with their client. Founded in 2016 by Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Feed the Birds became a stand alone charity in May 2024.
Dungeness Bird Observatory Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, ResearchThe advancement of the education of the public by the recording and study of objects of ornithological, botanical, zoological or general scientific interest and the conservation of wildlife by the encouragement of the breeding of wild birds, animals and insects which are harmless and beautiful at Dungeness, Kent and the surrounding area of Romney Marsh.
Philip Wayre Upland Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageTo protect and restore endangered upland wildlife and wild areas; to advance the education of the public in the long term value of conservation.
Hwange Conservation Society - British Section
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentRun by a small group of unpaid volunteers, Hwange Conservation Society UK raises funds for Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. Working in collaboration with similar charities in Zimbabwe, we provide funds and equipment to help protect the Park's wildlife and improve its infrastructure.
Conservation Research Africa
Economic and community development, EnvironmentWe advance environmental protection wildlife conservation in Africa conducting applied research and management in the fields of conservation biology; natural resources management; ecosystem services provision; behavioural ecology and urban ecology.
Llangattock Community Woodlands LTD
Environment, Facilities, LeisureDay to day management of small woodlands of which one has public access. Sales of products resulting from the management including woodfuel, green craft products and honey. Tree planting and wild flower cultivation within woodlands. Providing facilities to encourage wildlife and biodiversity development, eg nesting boxes, clear areas of invasive species and litter pick as required.
Turtle Dove Trust
EnvironmentThe Turtle Dove is a homing migratory dove kept in captive pairs, very prolific breeders and after laying two eggs, will lay again. The young are fostered by other tamer doves, and the young are released into the wild in late summer. They spend a month in specially constructed release pens, in order to familiarise them with natural food and their wild habitat. They will return every year.
Fourth Reserve Foundation
Charitable activities, Environment, FacilitiesManage the Buckthorne Cutting Nature Reserve in Lewisham and provide community engagement opportunities as well as creating/maintaining wildlife habitats and monitoring. We also campaign for the protection and preservation of the wildlife corridor.
Canines For Africa
Animals, EnvironmentCanines for Africa creates wildlife-protection and counter-poaching K9 units to help preserve species and ecosystems throughout the world.
British Wildlife Rescue Centre
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentWe aim to rescue sick, injured and orphaned British wildlife, rehabilitate them back to full health and release them back into the wild. We operate from in and around the Staffordshire area.
Wild Touch Wildlife Rescue
Beneficiary group, Environment, Saving of livesWe are a small, experienced rescue service operating in Norfolk rescuing and rehabilitating wild and exotic animals. We are dedicated to providing the best possible treatment for any sick, injured and orphaned wildlife that come into our care, whether that means caring for it ourselves or transferring it onto another facility. We work closely with a network of other specialist organisations.
Oaks Meadow Project
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Environment, FacilitiesThe project is working with local residents to create much needed facilities for the community. A greenspace with woodlands, gardens, a wildlife pond plus seating and shelter. A playground equipped with wooden structures & exercise equipment for adults & children.
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.