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Environment Charities That specialise in Wildlife

Discover 865 Environment charities that specialise in wildlife. Use the search below to filter within these results.

865
Charities
£3,565,852,575
Total Income
£1,355,837
Avg Income
84.8%
Program Ratio

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

Environment

To 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

Latest Income: £9,221,000
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Environment

Lincolnshire 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.

Latest Income: £8,922,581
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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The Rivers Trust

Environment

To 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.

Latest Income: £8,846,517
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

Environment, Facilities

Nottinghamshire 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.

Latest Income: £8,733,131
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Hertfordshire Zoo

Associations, Charity and VCS support, Environment

Zoological 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.

Latest Income: £8,657,160
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Limited

Environment

Mission Statement: To protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and to promote understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world

Latest Income: £8,546,000
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Kent Wildlife Trust

Environment

Environmental, Conservation and Education

Latest Income: £8,357,000
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Charitable activities, Environment, Facilities

Suffolk 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.

Latest Income: £7,710,000
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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The Born Free Foundation

Environment

Animal welfare and wildlife conservation and related education

Latest Income: £7,652,000
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Research

RECORD, 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.

Latest Income: £7,647,715
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Heart Of England Forest

Environment, Facilities

To 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.

Latest Income: £7,590,000
Areas of Operation: Warwickshire
Status: Registered
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Devon Wildlife Trust

Environment

Devon 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.

Latest Income: £7,527,235
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Dorset Wildlife Trust

Beneficiary group, Environment, Facilities

Our 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.

Latest Income: £7,321,729
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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The London Wildlife Trust

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, Society

London 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.

Latest Income: £7,318,000
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Sussex Wildlife Trust

Environment

Leading 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

Latest Income: £7,233,949
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Sea Life Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Environment

The 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.

Latest Income: £6,763,872
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Environmental Investigation Agency UK

Charitable activities, Environment

We 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.

Latest Income: £6,617,426
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited

Charity and VCS support, Environment

Working 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.

Latest Income: £6,408,078
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Limited

Environment

To 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.

Latest Income: £6,287,404
Areas of Operation: Swindon
Status: Registered
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The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited

Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Research

ADVANCEMENT 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.

Latest Income: £6,191,511
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

Environment

Wildlife Conservation

Latest Income: £6,119,607
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited

Environment, Facilities

The 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.

Latest Income: £5,541,966
Areas of Operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Status: Registered
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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Environment

Protecting and enhancing biodiversityInspiring and involving peopleInfluencing policy and practicePartnership and relationship buildingOrganisational management and resources

Latest Income: £5,468,000
Areas of Operation: Derby City
Status: Registered
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Somerset Wildlife Trust

Environment, Facilities

Managing 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.

Latest Income: £5,348,000
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Wildlife Trust Of South And West Wales Limited

Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities

The 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.

Latest Income: £5,286,256
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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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.