Environment Charities That specialise in Wildlife
Discover 865 Environment charities that specialise in wildlife. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Eden Rivers Trust
EnvironmentThe Eden Rivers Trust is a conservation charity based in Penrith with two main objectives: - To conserve, protect and improve the River Eden, its tributaries and the flora and fauna in and adjacent to them.- To increase public awareness of the importance of the River Eden and its catchment through education.These aims are met through our research, conservation and education projects.
African Wildlife Foundation
EnvironmentThe African Wildlife Foundation is an Africa focused conservation organisation protecting wildlife and their habitats as essential to a modern and prosperous Africa. We articulate a unique vision of African-led conservation that sees conservation and development go hand in hand
Paul Foundation
Beneficiary group, Environment, HealthAdvancing child mental health by creating & using tested diagnostic procedures & technology, implanting monitoring procedures including within autism Advancing sustainable benefits in developing nations by economic, financial support/training; improving Health by clean water, hygiene, education & healthcareAdvancing nature conservation by reforestation, agro-forestation & Wildlife Conservation
Vale Wildlife Hospital
Charitable activities, Environment, HealthTo prevent cruelty and relieve the suffering and distress of wildlife needing care and attention.Advance the education of the public in the study of wildlife, wildlife first aid and rehabilitation, conservation and the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital
Beneficiary group, Environment, HealthThe charity provides and maintains a hospital and other facilities to enable the care, treatment and rehabilitation of sick, injured or orphaned wild birds and mammals. The aim is to relieve the suffering of wild animals in need of care and attention and in particular, the successful return and release of healthy birds and mammals into their natural habitats.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Isle Of Wight Branch
Charitable activities, EnvironmentAnimal welfare & rescue charity, providing a safe secure enviroment for all types of animals including wildlife until such time as they can be rehomed or successfully returned to the wild.In addition supplying advice on animal care and also welfare grants to eligible members of the public.
Panthera Wildlife Trust Limited
Animals, Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of endangered wild cats. The Charity also aims to advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and of the most endangered wild animals.
Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Environment, Facilities, HeritageArnos Vale Cemetery is a 45 acre cemetery with significant wildlife, architecture and heritage. The building restoration project is complete and we are now developing education services,a variety of cemetery services and visitor attraction facilities including guided tours, trails, a guidebook, museum with Books of Remembrance, venue hire, a shop and cafe.
East Sussex Wras LTD
Environment, Health, Saving of livesRescue and rehabilitation of all forms of wildlife throughout East Sussex, and education in relation to wildlife.
Isles Of Scilly Wildlife Trust Limited
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageTHE ISLES OF SCILLY WILDLIFE TRUST MANAGES THE WILDLIFE SITES WHICH MAKE UP 60% OF SCILLY. THIS INCLUDES ALL OF THE UNINHABITED ISLANDS, ISLETS AND ROCKS INCLUDING THE INTER-TIDAL AREAS. IT IS THE JOB OF THE TRUST TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE WILDLIFE OF THE ISLANDS AND THE SEA, AND CONSERVE OR RESTORE THE HABITATS, LANDSCAPE AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PUBLIC.
Peak District National Park Foundation
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentThe Peak District National Park Foundation seeks to grow support and raise funds for the Peak District for everyone to enjoy forever. Our ambition is more land managed for wildlife, more rare habitats protected and more people able to access and enjoy the National Park. We will do this by raising funds and working in partnership to deliver projects which care for the Peak District.
Wolfwood
Animals, Environment, Social welfareTAKE IN UNWANTED OR ABANDONED DOGS AND GIVE APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO REHOME THEM APPROPRIATELY AFTER DUE ASSESSMENT.TAKE IN INJURED OR DISPLACED WILDLIFE, PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE, REHABILITATION AND SAFE RELEASE.PROVIDE SANCTUARY, MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION FOR RESCUE PONIES AND HORSES.
Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust
Environment, LeisureRiver catchment conservation measures for the Yorkshire Dales Rivers, namely the Wharfe, Nidd, Ure and Swale. The YDRT also supports and sponsors research and education to inform the public of the importance river habitat conservation for supporting biodiversity, for improving water quality and for oublic recreation and enjoyment.
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust LTD
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, FacilitiesWork with local authorities, businesses and others to protect, manage and enhance land for wildlife.Promote lifelong learning in environmental matters through a programme of education and training.Manage its nature reserves.Work with local partners to ensure that wildlife and natural places contribute to the environmental, social and economic regeneration of the Tees Valley.
Jane Goodall Institute, Global
Charity and VCS support, Environment1) advancing education for the public benefit of supporting study and research into wildlife and into conservation of wildlife in any part of the world and the dissemination to the public of the result of such study; and2) promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of the voluntary sector including by encouraging and supporting innovation and providing training, services and support.
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust Limited
Environment, ResearchPromotion of conservation and maintenance and study of places of biological, zoological geological, ecological and scientific interest especially in Radnorshire
Orangutan Appeal UK
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentOrangutan Appeal UK is dedicated to preserving the endangered great ape of Asia, the orangutan, and its rainforest habitat. Orangutan Appeal UK not only raises funds to help the orangutans of Borneo but also aims to spread awareness of their plight.
The Rose Animal Welfare Trust CIO
Charitable activities, EnvironmentWe are a grant making trust supporting many animal & wildlife charities throughout the UK but primarily in Yorkshire & Humberside.Grants are made each May & November to both local organisations but also local branches of national animal welfare charities.
The Calder And Colne Rivers Trust
Associations, Beneficiary group, EnvironmentWe aim to conserve and protect the waterways throughout the Calder river catchment. We aim to educate the public, particularly children, in: (1) The understanding of rivers,including their fauna, flora and economic or social activity, and river catchment management.(2) The need for, and benefits of, conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments.
The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentRescue, care and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, sick and distressed wild animals.Promoting an interest and respect of our natural wildlife heritage.
Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue
Charitable activities, EnvironmentFor the benefit of the public, to relieve the suffering of seals and seal pups in need of care and attention. To provide care and treatment to all local wildlife until such time as they can be safely released into the wild. To raise awareness and educate the public as to the seals natural environment and welfare needs. The main sources of income come from the shop in Mablethorpe and donations.
The Cotswold Canals Trust
Environment, Heritage, Leisure1. To promote for the benefit of the community the reopening of the Cotswold Canals.2. To promote the restoration of the two waterways to give a balance between the needs of navigation, development, recreation, heritage, landscape conservation, wildlife and natural habitats.3. To promote the use of all the towpath as the Thames and Severn Way.
Will Woodlands
Charitable activities, Environment, FacilitiesThe Charity's principal activity is the conservation, preservation and establishment of trees, plants and all forms of wildlife in the United Kingdom and to secure and enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment of those territories. The Charity has continued its policy of acquiring land and establishing woodlands.
Cuan Wildlife Rescue
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo relieve the suffering of sick wild animals by: a) Rescuing, caring for and rehabilitating injured, orphaned or distressed wild animals. b) Education of the public in the care and rehabilitation of British wildlife. c) Assisting others with research in wildlife rehabilitation.
Painted Wolf Foundation
EnvironmentTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CONSERVATION OF THE SPECIES OF WILDLIFE WHICH ARE IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION IN THE WILD STATE PARTICULARLY (BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) AS THIS RELATES TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE PAINTED WOLF (LYCAON PICTUS) WHOSE SPECIES ARE IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION IN THE WILD STATE.
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.