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.
Heritage Concern Foundation
Charitable activities, EnvironmentThe charity gives grants to other charitable organisations registered in England and Wales who actively support the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment (including its Flora and Fauna)
Wimbledon And Putney Commons Conservators
Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe land under the jurisdiction of the Conservators is administered by the Conservators with a view to its preservation as an open space for the purposes of exercise and recreation. This is the principal object set out in the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871. It includes the management of the land and its flora and fauna.
Hawk Conservancy Trust Limited
EnvironmentThe relief of suffering of birds of prey in the South of England particularly Hampshire and Wiltshire, South Africa and the reintroduction of white backed vultures in Pakistan educating the public in the conservation of the birds and their habitat
The Child Beale Trust
Beneficiary group, Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe objectives of the Charity are to provide and maintain a public park, providing an educational facility for those interested in wildlife and plants , and also providing a leisure facility for the general public.The Charity owns land in Berkshire and has developed Beale Park to achieve the above objectives. In addition the Charity's activities include the conservation of animal species.
The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, EnvironmentA grant making charity with general charitable purpose, principally giving support to those operating in the county of Sussex, or working in the fields of wildlife and environmental conservation (national and international).
South Downs National Park Trust
EnvironmentWe want to see more land managed for wildlife, more rare habitats protected, more local communities thriving and more people able to access and enjoy their National Park. This requires more investment and we want to secure and direct the substantial goodwill that exists for the South Downs to places where it can make a real difference.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust - UK
EnvironmentDurrell strives to save the most threatened species in the most threatened places around the world. Biodiversity is essential for human survival and our aim is to ensure we can persist alongside the myriad of plants and animals that inhabit our planet. Our wildlife park, field programmes and academy come together to deliver a unique approach to tackling today's conservation problems.
The Trent Rivers Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageTo preserve, protect and improve the rivers and streams of the Trent catchment and the biodiversity they support, by maintaining and improving water quality by reducing the impacts of rural and urban land use upon watercourses. Maintaining, improving and restoring the natural habitat and function of streams and rivers and their floodplains.
Wyre River Trust
Environment, HeritageThe conservation, protection, restoration and improvement of the River Wyre and surrounding area from its source to the Irish Sea including its flora and fauna for the public benefit.
The Gorilla Organization
Economic and community development, EnvironmentSaving gorillas in their natural forest habitat in central Africa: supporting, training and equipping rangers; providing conservation, education and socio-economic development opportunities for local people; planting trees to protect the forest and mitigate climate change.
The Countryside Alliance Foundation
Economic and community development, EnvironmentPromoting the conservation, protection and improvement of the environmentSupporting conservation projects that protect flora and fauna in the British countrysideEducating the public in subjects relating to the conservation, protection and enjoyment of the countrysidePromoting sustainable development through research and the prudent use of natural resources
Dartmoor Zoological Society
EnvironmentThe Charity aims to promote the conservation, care and breeding of wildlife and endangered species, encouraging and developing the public interest in and awareness of the importance of ensuring the survival of species and diversity of life. It aims to raise awareness for animal conservation, welfare and education projects and to support conservation in the wild and across the world.
The Wildlife Aid Foundation
EnvironmentThe rescue, care and rehabilitation of wild creatures of all kinds. The promotion for the benefit of the public of the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment. The promotion of humane behaviour towards animals.
Viva!
Charitable activities, EnvironmentViva! is a vegan charity campaigning to save animals. We reveal how farmed animals are treated and have placed many major investigations in the media. Viva! also educates and campaigns on the impact of diet on wildlife, the planet and our health. We present talks, cookery demos and produce a lovely array of helpful materials. We run the Vegan Recipe Club, 7 and 30 Day Vegan and My Vegan Town.
People's Trust For Endangered Species
Environment, FacilitiesPeople's Trust for Endangered Species is a conservation charity working to ensure a future for endangered species worldwide. We offer conservation research grants and internships, protect nature reserves, carry out monitoring and surveying and engage in educational activity including wildlife watching events.
RSPCA Brighton & The Heart Of Sussex
Animals, EnvironmentThe charity is responsible for the RSPCA Brighton Animal Shelter, which provides care, veterinary treatment and rehoming for unwanted domestic animals, including reptiles. The Shelter has a first aid and holding unit for injured wildlife. Over 3000 animals are cared for at the Shelter each year. The charity provides subsidised neutering for cats, dogs and rabbits, for people on low incomes.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Solent Branch
EnvironmentRSPCA Solent Branch covers 400 square miles of Hampshire and operates The Stubbington Ark Animal Centre in Fareham. We support the inspectorate to rescue, rehabilitate, rehome and release back to the wild injured, abandoned, mistreated and stray animals/wildlife. As a separately registered Branch of the RSPCA, we are responsible for raising our own funds to deliver our vital animal welfare work.
The Allerton Research And Educational Trust
EnvironmentUnder a Scheme made by the Charity Commission on 8 March 2006, the charity is treated as forming part of The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (1112023) for the purposes of registration and accounting
The Froglife Trust
Environment, HeritageThe Charity's primary objective is to promote the conservation and welfare of amphibians and reptiles in the UK and anywhere else in the world. This includes habitat reclamation, remediation and restoration.The Charity's secondary objective is to promote education amenity and research activities for the benefit of the public at large relevant to amphibians and reptiles.
Earth Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageTo advance public education in wildlife, countryside conservation, different farming and forestry methods and the effect of these on the environment and wildlife and to promote research into the same;To promote the sustainable conservation, restoration and protection of the environment, biodiversity and countryside heritage;For such other charitable purpose as the trustees may think fit.
The Countryside Regeneration Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, ResearchThe Countryside Restoration Trust is the UK's leading charity promoting wildlife-friendly farming and campaigning for a living, working countryside. The Trust believes that wildlife is integral to good farming. That philosophy is put into practice on over 1500 acres of working farms, small holdings and woodland across the country.
Lion Landscapes
EnvironmentLion Landscapes is the largest grassroots lion conservation project in the world, operating in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to develop programmes that support people, lions, their prey and habitat in order to build a better future for people and wildlife, Our aim is to stop the loss, reduce the cost and unlock the value of living with wild carnivores.
Falklands Conservation
Arts, Environment, Facilities, ResearchFalklands Conservation protects the wildlife of the Falkland Islands which is its area of operation. Among other things it undertakes scientific research, owns nature reserves, improves native habitats, advises the Falkland Islands Government on environmental issues, produces publications on the Islands' wildlife and runs a nature club for young Islanders.
The RSPCA Danaher Animal Home
Environment, Housing, Social welfareThe ownership and operation of an animal shelter to provide a temporary refuge for companion animals rendered homeless, to rehome such animals and to arrange veterinary treatment as necessary. To act as a holding station for sick or injured wildlife until they are fit to return to the wild
Botanical Society Of Britain And Ireland
EnvironmentTHE BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND IS THE SUCCESSOR BODY OF THE BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF THE BRITISH ISLES (CHARITY NO 212560) AND COMMENCED ACTIVITIES ON 1 NOVEMBER 2013. ITS PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL BOTANISTS TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH INTO THE TAXONOMY, ECOLOGY, BIOGEOGRAPHY AND CONSERVATION OF THE BRITISH AND IRISH FLORA.
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.