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Environment Charities

Discover 2,109 Environment charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,109
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.

Pig Shed Trust

Environment

We will be working with selected third parties around issues of wildlife conservation and ethical food production

Latest Income: £925,128
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Tir Natur

Environment, Heritage

To advance for the benefit of the public, the improvement and conservation of the physical andnatural environment in Wales by buying/leasing land and restoring the natural processes that createresilient ecosystems. We aim to reverse declines in biodiversity and bio abundance in Wales.To advance the education and the engagement of the public in the principles of ecosystemrestoration.

Latest Income: £921,363
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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Kennet Furniture Refurbiz

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfare

Recycling of good quality used furniture and white goods at affordable prices to the disadvantaged in Wiltshire and surrounding areas.Volunteer and paid employment and training of people unable to sustain open employment

Latest Income: £910,465
Areas of Operation: Bath And North East Somerset
Status: Registered
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Wildlife And Countryside Link

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Environment

Wildlife 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.

Latest Income: £909,221
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Bristol Avon Rivers Trust

Charity and VCS support, Environment

BART 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.

Latest Income: £908,303
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Eden Rivers Trust

Environment

The 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.

Latest Income: £900,991
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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African Wildlife Foundation

Environment

The 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

Latest Income: £893,673
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Co Research Trust

Environment

The principal activity of the charity is to promote gas safety.The key objectives are to further improve gas/fossil fuel safety for the public and industry throughout the United Kingdom and to reduce the incidents of death and serious injury from carbon monoxide exposure.

Latest Income: £890,623
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation For Emea CIO

Charitable activities, Environment

The objective of the MCF for EMEA is to contribute to realizing an inclusive society, empowering the next generation and working towards environmental conservation by addressing environmental and social issues in the EMEA region. This objective is achieved through grant-making to mainly charities and NGOs/NPOs.

Latest Income: £886,323
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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West Wales Rivers Trust

Environment

Through community partnership inititives secure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of the rivers, lakes & wetlands of Pembrokeshire.

Latest Income: £883,964
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Paul Foundation

Beneficiary group, Environment, Health

Advancing 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

Latest Income: £883,522
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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National Biodiversity Network Trust

Environment

To advance, formally and informally, public participation in and public understanding and enjoyment of, the conservation of biological resources, together with their sustainable and wise use, by providing public access to biological records, data or information pertaining to the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Latest Income: £874,244
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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County Durham Furniture Help Scheme

Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfare

Charity object to relieve poverty by the provision of a furniture and household goods recycling service of low cost to those people resident in County Durham who are in necessitous circumstances. We divert bulky waste that would otherwise go to landfill. We also offer volunteering opportunities, work experience and training for all age ranges. Also an employability and job prospect improvement arm

Latest Income: £859,189
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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Recycling Ollerton And Boughton

Economic and community development, Education, Environment

Providing opportunities and training for the unemployed who are disabled. Using recycling as a means of training.

Latest Income: £850,442
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Vale Wildlife Hospital

Charitable activities, Environment, Health

To 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.

Latest Income: £848,276
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital

Beneficiary group, Environment, Health

The 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.

Latest Income: £847,566
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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St Paul's Centre

Environment, Social welfare

Relieving poverty through the recycling of furniture, white goods and cycles, foodbank, therapeutic activities - Day Service Placements for Adults with Care Needs, support of other local charities

Latest Income: £844,018
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Thames Estuary Partnership

Environment, Heritage, Leisure

The Partnership is established to conserve, protect and maintain the coastal,environmental and natural heritage of the Thames for the public benefit.It covers the Tidal Thames from Chelsea to Shoeburyness in Essex and the Isle of Grain in Kent dealing with Education, Dredging,Research,Recreation ,Archaeology and Fisheries, river transport, riverside development and others.

Latest Income: £841,504
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Platform (london)

Environment

The Charity is established to promote knowledge and understanding of the natural environment and its interrelationship with the social and economic activities of humans.

Latest Income: £839,500
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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North Wales Rivers Trust LTD

Environment

The Clwyd and Conwy Rivers Trust aims to promote the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of the rivers, streams, water courses and water impoundments in the Clwyd and Conwy catchments and in the counties of Denbighshire, Conwy and Gwynedd amd adjacent areas of their banks, riparian lands and catchment areas in all their aspects.

Latest Income: £835,867
Areas of Operation: Conwy
Status: Registered
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Wear Rivers Trust

Environment

The Objects of the Company are to conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the landscape, rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the Wear catchment To advance the education in:- (1) The understanding of rivers and river catchment management. (2) The need for, and benefits of, conservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments.

Latest Income: £832,160
Areas of Operation: Durham
Status: Registered
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The Garden Classroom

Associations, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Leisure

The Garden Classroom delivers high quality activities in natural environments. Education, recreation and community activities are at the heart of what TGC does. It connects people with nature and with each other, in nature, and cultivates an interest in the natural world. Outdoor learning & recreation in natural environments, countryside projects and camping are at the heart of TGC's service.

Latest Income: £831,074
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Isle Of Wight Branch

Charitable activities, Environment

Animal 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.

Latest Income: £818,691
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Wight
Status: Registered
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Mlinda Foundation

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment

Mlinda Foundation's focus is to facilitate development of rural electrification projects using renewable energy in India. Communities in project areas had no access to reliable electricity and opportunities to earn income were limited. Initial results from project areas show household income has increased by over 60% through the use of electric-powered equipment in households and for agriculture.

Latest Income: £817,711
Areas of Operation: India
Status: Registered
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Star

Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Education, Environment, Leisure, Social welfare

To advance amateur sport and arts for disadvantaged people. Includes grants and fundraising to eligible individuals, clubs and schools, and the provision of community facilities and equipment. To advance environmental protection and the relief of poverty for low income families. This is by the provision of community facilities for the recycling and resale of furniture, clothes and household items.

Latest Income: £817,425
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many environment charities are there in the UK?

There are 2,109 registered environment charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the 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 environment charities?

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 environment charities?

Across all 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 environment charities?

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.