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 Lancashire Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentTo promote the conservation of nature for purposes of study and research and to educate the public in the understanding and appreciation of nature, the awareness of its value and the need for conservation
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentLincolnshire Wildlife Trust's vision is of a thriving natural world, with our wildlife and habitats playing a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people inspired and empowered to take action for nature. Our purpose is to bring wildlife back, to empower people to take action for nature, and to create a society where nature matters.
The Rivers Trust
EnvironmentTo advance the understanding of water management, leading to sustainable environmental improvement, and the understanding of rivers, their flora and fauna, based on integrated catchment management and the ecosystem approach. To promote rivers trusts at a national level; to provide support for emerging, new and established trusts on generic issues affecting rivers trusts.
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Environment, FacilitiesNottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife conservation charity working to protect and enhance the wildlife and habitats of Nottinghamshire by managing nature reserves, engaging, advising, inspiring and educating people to create a richer natural world for present and future generations.
Hertfordshire Zoo
Associations, Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentZoological Society of Hertfordshire (ZSH) operates at Paradise Wildlife Park.ZSH's mission to for the preservation of endangered wildlife acting through in-situ projects and through fundraising, conservation and education at the site. The admissions and experience paid by visitors go towards supporting our mission.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Limited
EnvironmentMission Statement: To protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and to promote understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world
Kent Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentEnvironmental, Conservation and Education
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, FacilitiesSuffolk Wildlife Trust's mission is to safeguard the wildlife of Suffolk for the future by managing nature reserves, influencing the management of land and water, recording sites of wildlife value, campaigning on wildlife issues and inspiring people of all ages to take action for wildlife. The Trust has a membership of 28,000.
The Born Free Foundation
EnvironmentAnimal welfare and wildlife conservation and related education
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Environment, Facilities, Heritage, ResearchRECORD, STUDY AND PROTECT PLACES AND OBJECTS OF ORNITHOLOGICAL, ENTOMOLOGICAL, BOTANICAL, ZOOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST, OR OF NATURAL BEAUTY; OWN AND MANAGE NATURE RESERVES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND CONTROL OF PLANTS AND WILD CREATURES LIVING THEREIN; PROMOTE, ORGANISE AND ENCOURAGE STUDY AND RESEARCH FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES.
Heart Of England Forest
Environment, FacilitiesTo establish, maintain and preserve, ideally a contiguous forest or a forest connected by corridor for the benefit of the public in the ancient borders of the Forest of Arden to the Vale of Evesham (The Heart of England). To engage in the education of the general public and for research relating to the promulgation of trees, woodlands,and wildlife and their habitats in the Heart of England.
Devon Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentDevon Wildlife Trust works to achieve its charitable purpose of a Devon rich in wildlife by:securing wildlife rich habitat under sound management, challenging thinking and practices which have a negative impact on species and habitats andencouraging people to understand and value wildlife.
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Beneficiary group, Environment, FacilitiesOur mission is to champion wildlife and natural places, to engage and inspire people and to promote sustainable living. We are working to conserve and enhance Dorset's rich and varied wildlife, delivering conservation gains through our network of nature reserves and wildlife sites and by engaging with communities, working with landowners, farmers, local authorities, business and young people.
The London Wildlife Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, SocietyLondon Wildlife Trust is the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces, engaging London's diverse communities through access to our nature reserves, campaigning, volunteering and education.
Sussex Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentLeading the conservation agenda for SussexWildlife biodiversity monitoring and recordingPromoting achievement of biodiversity targets by othersDelivering progress towards biodiversity targets ourselvesEnhancing the desire in people for a healthy, wildlife rich environment Building support, membership and funding to enable the Trust to excel
Sea Life Trust Limited
Charitable activities, EnvironmentThe SEA LIFE TRUST develops, delivers and supports projects and campaigns and operates marine wildlife sanctuaries to help make a measurable difference to the protection of marine and freshwater wildlife and habitats across the world. Our main focus areas are: campaigning for freshwater & marine protection, reducing plastic pollution & overfishing in our seas and marine rescue & rehabilitation.
Environmental Investigation Agency UK
Charitable activities, EnvironmentWe investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse. Our focus is the protection of climate, forests, ocean and wildlife. Our findings are used to campaign for improved governance and effective enforcement. Until 2019, EIA UK operated as not-for-profit company limited by guarantee no.07752350. For financial information and previous years' activities, visit Companies House.
The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentWorking to protect and conserve wild places and wildlife across Surrey with the help of members and volunteers. Our vision is for a living landscape in Surrey that is rich in wildlife and valued by all.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Limited
EnvironmentTo lead by example in delivering natures recovery, connecting all communities and generations with our natural world and empowering them to take meaningful and positive action for nature and the climate.
The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited
Environment, Facilities, Heritage, ResearchADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN ZOOLOGY, ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY INSPIRING INTEREST BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ZOOLOGY AND STUDY OF ANIMALS BY RUNNING ONE OR MORE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS OR SCIENTIFIC ESTABLISHMENTS.PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY AND RELATED SCIENTIFIC FIELDS, AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE, BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL HABITATS.
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentWildlife Conservation
Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited
Environment, FacilitiesThe Trust's mission is to conserve local wildlife, promote nature conservation and provide the means by which everyone can become involved. It achieves this by providing advice on wildlife issues, undertaking species and habitat conservation and managing nature reserves, as well as a range of activities aimed at making people more aware of, and engaged in, the conservation message.
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Limited
Charitable activities, EnvironmentProtecting and enhancing biodiversityInspiring and involving peopleInfluencing policy and practicePartnership and relationship buildingOrganisational management and resources
Somerset Wildlife Trust
Environment, FacilitiesManaging nature reserves, protecting rare and threatened species, monitoring plans and developments, standing up for wildlife conservation, working with landowners, local business and government for the benefit of wildlife and promoting sustainable living.
The Wildlife Trust Of South And West Wales Limited
Economic and community development, Environment, FacilitiesThe Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales works to protect all forms of wildlife and its habitats on its nature reserves and in the wider countryside, working at local and national level.
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.