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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.

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Charitable activities, Environment

The advancement of environmental protection and improvement, in particular but not exclusively, by theoperation of a zoo; to support and promote the conservation of animals, wildlife and biodiversity in the UKand worldwide.To advance the education of the public in the subject of environmental protection and improvement and inparticular the conservation of animals, wildlife and biodiversity

Latest Income: £4,771,579
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Cheshire Wildlife Trust Limited

Environment

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is working towards its vision of "A Cheshire Region richer in Wildlife by 2020" and aims is to be Cheshire region's most active and influential wildlife champion.The charity's objectives are to:- stand up for wildlife and the environment;- create and enhance wildlife havens;- inspire people about the natural world;- foster sustainable living.

Latest Income: £4,313,858
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Durham Wildlife Trust

Environment

Protection of wildlife and natural features and promotion of nature conservation within our area. Acting as a main focus for nature conservation within our area and providing means by which communities and individuals can become involved.

Latest Income: £4,285,760
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Westcountry Rivers Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Environment, Heritage

Farm visits and educate farmers to adopt sustainable practices; conferences and work with institutions to educate the public about resource protection issues; catchment restoration to restore rivers and improve land management; research based on habitat protection and species conservation including fish stocks and migration; liaise with policy makers to benefit the public through conservation.

Latest Income: £4,004,141
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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North Wales Wildlife Trust

Beneficiary group, Environment, Facilities

Conserving and protecting wildlife in North Wales including by owning and/or managing nature reserves, educational activities with children and adults, and generally promoting awareness of wildlife. Publishing magazines and arranging educational meetings for our members. Liaising and co-operating with other wildlife trusts including Wildlife Trusts Wales and the Royal Society of Wildife Trusts.

Latest Income: £3,959,835
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Farming And Wildlife Advisory Group South West LTD

Economic and community development, Environment

FWAG SW is a conservation charity that focuses on the interaction between wildlife and the farmed environment. To do this it seeks to support, enthuse & inspire farmers to value the environmental assets on their land & use them to secure sustainable and profitable businesses for the future. By using a Whole Farm approach FWAG SW seek to embed conservation into the commercial farming model.

Latest Income: £3,885,922
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Hertfordshire And Middlesex Wildlife Trust Limited

Environment, Facilities

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust works to protect wildlife. We take practical action every day across more than 40 nature reserves to ensure the survival of native species and their habitats, and give people access to nature.The Wildlife Trusts are unique in being the only organisations that work to protect the full range of UK habitats and species, at a local level.

Latest Income: £3,839,572
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The League Against Cruel Sports

Charitable activities, Environment, Leisure

The League Against Cruel Sports works to expose and bring to an end the cruelty inflicted on animals in the name of sport by raising awareness, lobbying & campaigning.

Latest Income: £3,746,571
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Big Cat Sanctuary LTD

Animals, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Housing

The Big Cat Sanctuary houses a diverse and genetically valuable collection of felids. TBCS is an active member of many European Breeding Programmes.The Sanctuary raises funds through photographic workshops, experiences, annual open days and events.Funds raised at TBCS are invested back into the Sanctuary for the welfare of our cats and used as contributions to our conservation work in the UK

Latest Income: £3,646,058
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Sheffield Wildlife Trust

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Environment

Our VisionThroughout Sheffield & Rotherham, from our streets & neighbourhoods to the wider countryside, there will be an abundance of nature that is protected, cared for and experienced by everyone.For the benefit of nature and people in Sheffield & Rotherham, working with our members, volunteers, local people, partners and the wider Wildlife Trust family, and by acting local.

Latest Income: £3,630,371
Areas of Operation: Rotherham
Status: Registered
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Habitat For Humanity Great Britain

Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Environment

1) We fund raise to make grants to HFH projects in the UK and around the world.2) We support partner organisations around the world in project design,execution, monitoring and evaluation.3) We recruit, train and equip volunteer teams to send to HFH projects in the UK and around the world.

Latest Income: £3,545,925
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Shropshire Wildlife Trust

Environment, Heritage

For the public benefit to safeguard and enhance biodiversity and sustainability and in particular1. to undertake and promote the conservation of wildlife species and their habitats including the maintenance, restoration and creation of such habitats;0001

Latest Income: £3,375,000
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Surfers Against Sewage

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment

Surfers Against Sewage is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.

Latest Income: £3,363,756
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Buglife The Invertebrate Conservation Trust

Charitable activities, Environment

We aim to conserve invertebrates and their habitats, with current emphasis on surveys to assess the status of species in specific habitat-types, such as brownfields, soft rock cliffs and freshwater. Dissemination of our survey data, public education and the raising of awareness of the need to conserve invertebrates are also key activities. We also work to protect sites of special importance.

Latest Income: £3,355,606
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Conserve Global

Economic and community development, Environment

Engagement and support in conservation management to formal protected areas and community-based conservation areas in Africa to protect wildlife, habitats and ecosystem integrity whilst unlocking economic opportunities and value for local rural communities.

Latest Income: £3,342,236
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Linking Environment And Farming

Economic and community development, Environment

The Charity's objects are in the United Kingdom to promote and improve agriculture and raise standards of practice in farm management for the public benefit by the promotion and advancement of the education of farmers and the general public concerning methods of farm management which conserve and enhance the fabric and wildlife of the countryside.

Latest Income: £3,249,610
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Avon Wildlife Trust

Charity and VCS support, Environment

Avon Wildlife Trust is the largest local charity working to protect wildlife in the West of England area. With the support of 18,000 members, 800 volunteers plus corporate support, we are the largest local charity working to protect wildlife and inspire people.

Latest Income: £3,135,398
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Leisure

Dedicated to conservation of natural environment of Torbay, provision of recreational facilities and environmental education. We manage 1700 acres of land, run a busy countryside events programme, lead school visits, helped by a substantial team of volunteers, carry out habitat management tasks, wildlife surveys and community involvement projects and advise other land managers on good practice.

Latest Income: £3,116,329
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Jamma International

Economic and community development, Environment

The charitable activities are focussed on the Khomani San in Kalahari, conservation agriculture in Namibia, wildlife conservation in southern Africa and financial support to various UK registered charities in the fields of international conservation and/ or community development.

Latest Income: £3,097,144
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Limited

Environment

The Trust's vision is to make Herefordshire a place rich in wildlife. It seeks to achieve this through three principal programmes: Creating Wildlife Havens, Inspiring People and Fostering Sustainable Living and Acting as Wildlife Champions.

Latest Income: £2,962,235
Areas of Operation: Herefordshire
Status: Registered
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The Wildlife Hospital Foundation

Charitable activities, Environment, Health

The main activities of the trust are the rescue, medical treatment, rehabilitation of wild birds and other animals in need of care and attention, and the education of the public in methods of treatment, nursing and conservation.

Latest Income: £2,927,059
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Leicestershire And Rutland Wildlife Trust Limited

Environment

PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES OF LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND AND ENGAGING PEOPLE WITH NATURE.

Latest Income: £2,902,928
Areas of Operation: Leicester City
Status: Registered
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Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Environment, Facilities

Our principal activities are: the acquisition and management of nature reserves; the collection and dissemination of biological data; the provision of advice and comment to authorities and land-managers; and the promotion of wildlife conservation through education programmes. The principal activity of the Trust's subsidiary trading company is that of consultancy services.

Latest Income: £2,763,209
Areas of Operation: Worcestershire
Status: Registered
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Freshwater Habitats Trust

Environment

Our mission is to excel in the understanding and conservation of ponds and all freshwater wildlife, securing their future for people to enjoy.

Latest Income: £2,751,087
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Rainforest Trust UK

Environment, Facilities, Housing

Rainforest Trust UK works in partnership with Rainforest Trust in the US to preserve and protect rainforests and other tropical habitat, particularly areas that are home to endangered species. We work in collaboration with trusted local NGOs and indigenous communities to place land under protection, either by land purchase or land designation as community forests or national parks.

Latest Income: £2,737,884
Areas of Operation: Various
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.