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.
Gwent Wildlife Trust LTD
Charitable activities, EnvironmentGwent Wildlife Trust has a vision of an environment rich in wildlife for everyone. We work to rebuild biodiversity and engage people with their environment. We manage land, campaign for wildlife, provide advice and promote enjoyment and appreciation of wildlife.
Chem Trust
EnvironmentCHEM Trust works to protect humans and wildlife from harmful chemicals CHEM Trust's vision is a world where humans and wildlife co-exist with a sustainable chemical industry, and where chemicals play no part in causing impaired reproduction, deformities, disease, or deficits in neurological function.
The Valentine Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, EnvironmentTo apply income and capital towards such charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit. In particular, (but without limitation), (i) the provision of such amenities and facilities for the benefit of the public as are not provided from public funds and (ii) the protection and safeguarding of the countryside and wildlife and the control and reduction of pollution.
Secret World Wildlife Rescue
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentSecret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. We do this by: Providing a public rescue, rehabilitation and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife; educating the public, delivering conservation projects, disseminating data and delivering professional training.
The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentThe Foundation is currently focusing on raising funds and actively working for the survival of tigers, elephants, rhinos and other critically endangered mammals in the wild. The Foundation concentrates its focus on field projects where even limited funding makes a real difference to the survival of wildlife and their habitat. It also runs active enforcement, training and education projects.
World Habitat
Environment, HousingWorld Habitat is an independent research organisation that promotes sustainable development and innovation in housing through collaborative research and knowledge transfer, both in the UK and internationally.
The Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare
EnvironmentRescuing abandoned, unwanted, ill-treated and neglected animals; Rescuing sick or injured wildlife; Caring for these animals and providing veterinary care until rehomed or rehabilitated; Spaying or neutering animals in the Trust's care and providing finance for those of limited means to spay or neuter their pets; Providing education to students, institutes, clubs and groups.
Uganda Conservation Foundation
EnvironmentProviding support and funding for projects designed to preserve, rescue and rehabilitate endangered species and habitats. Through research, educational and technical support UCF aims to help individual people and local communities in a practical way to practise and benefit from conservation efforts and to reduce human / wildlife conflict.
The Wildlife Trust For Birmingham And The Black Country LTD
Economic and community development, EnvironmentThe Wildlife Trust works to make the environment of Birmingham and the black country a better place for wildlife and people through environmental education, community involvement, ecological and practical work.
Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Limited
Environment, FacilitiesSince 1982, the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust has been the leading voluntary organisation promoting wildlife conservation in Montgomeryshire.The Trust currently manages and cares for 19 Nature Reserves within the county, totalling some 500ha in area. These reserves are a showcase of some of Montgomeryshire's finest remnants of prime wildlife habitat.
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
Environment, HealthThe Suffolk Owl Sanctuary maintains a raptor hospital for injured wild owls & other birds of prey, plus flight recovery aviaries and a hack-back team to re-introduce them back to the wild; a nest box scheme which funds, builds, maintains & monitors new habitat for wild owls; and operates the "Saving Britain's Owls" scheme dispensing free information & educational advice on owl care & conservation.
Freshfields Animal Rescue
EnvironmentFreshfields Animal Rescue is a community focussed non-profit making charitable organisation caring for abandoned, abused and unwanted domestic and small farm animals along with sick and injured wildlife.
Sumatran Orangutan Society
Environment, HousingSOS works to protect orangutans, their forests and their future. We fund partners and projects that support the long-term conservation of Sumatran orangutans and their habitat, scale up the reach and impact of conservation programmes, and advocate for Sumatran orangutans and their rainforest home.
Olsen Animal Trust
Charitable activities, EnvironmentOlsen Animal Trust provides grants to charities,individuals and organisations whose aims are consistent with the Charity's objectives:- to relieve, and contribute towards ending the exploitation of animals by humans- to assist with the rescue, rehabilitation and lifetime care of exploited animals- to conserve wildlife- to educate people about the negative impact of animal exploitation
Foundation Rachel And Pamela Schiele
Economic and community development, EnvironmentConservation of flora, fauna and the soil in the central Argentine pampas by farming commercially on organic principles, wildlife protection, education and promotion.
Bath City Farm
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Health, Social welfareThe Farm provides volunteering opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged people and an informal educational environment for children, young people and their families, with an emphasis on healthy living and caring for the environment, we also hold community activities such as evening bat walks. The Farm offers year round open access to the meadows, woodland, wildlife pond and farmyard.
Organisation Cetacea
EnvironmentORCA works to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises (collectively known as cetaceans) in UK and European waters. We promote the conservation of cetaceans in particular by educating the public and raising awareness of the need for their protection and their natural habitat. We also conduct scientifc research into whale and dolphin habitat, population and distribution.
Beaver Trust
EnvironmentBeaver Trust educates, informs and enthuses people about the benefits of wetlands created by beavers. We operate across the UK and overseas in informal alliance with those who aims are aligned with ours. We use the beaver as an example of how multiple benefits to our planet can result from working alongside and in harmony with nature and wildlife.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy UK
Economic and community development, EnvironmentTo promote, for the benefit of the public, the preservation, conservation and protection of Africa's wildlife and natural heritage at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and in Laikipia county, Kenya including by undertaking related local development activities.
Knepp Wildland Foundation
Environment, HeritageActivities include: Land management for nature conservation; Habitat restoration; Species reintroduction and reinforcement; Supporting wildlife education; Wildlife survey, recording and research projects.
The Vincent Wildlife Trust
Environment, HeritageVincent Wildlife Trust conserves British, Irish and European mammals through conservation research and practical fieldwork. We: 1) develop innovative monitoring solutions, 2) identify actions to generate conservation solutions for effective population restoration 3) develop effective mitigation strategies through conflict management to promote coexistence between mammal populations and humans.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentRSPCA Suffolk Central runs a Re-Homing Centre (also a holding area for injured wildlife until transfer/release) and two Veterinary Clinics, which provides heavily subsidised care for the animals of people on low incomes. We offer low cost microchipping, advice and provide help with neutering / operations, etc. for people on low incomes. We run 5 shops which play a big role in our fundraising.
Pig Shed Trust
EnvironmentWe will be working with selected third parties around issues of wildlife conservation and ethical food production
Wildlife And Countryside Link
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EnvironmentWildlife and Countryside Link (Link) brings together environmental voluntary organisations in the UK united by their common interest in the conservation and enjoyment of the natural and historic environment. Our aim is to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the voluntary sector by facilitating collaboration.
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentBART aims to protect and improve the health of rivers and streams and their bankside environment within the Bristol Avon catchment area. BART achieves this by using the knowledge of its volunteers and by forming partnerships with other interested parties such as Wildlife Trusts, and by engaging with land owners, community groups and river users such as anglers and walkers.
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.