Environment Charities
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Cheshire And Wirral Ornithological Society
Charitable activities, EnvironmentIn the operative area: to advance public education in ornithology and related matters; to promote the recording, research and study of birds and other wildlife; to support and encourage the preservation, conservation and study of wild birds and places of ornithological interest; to protect these from injury, ill-treatment or destruction; to collate, maintain and publish recorded results.
Deeside Naturalists Society
Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageTo promote and advance the education of the public in natural history and the conservation of Flora and Fauna on Deeside and the surrounding areas.
The Central Association Of Bee-Keepers
EnvironmentRun lecture programmes with topics covering beekeeping, bees, and other social insects.Publish some of these lectures as booklets.
Friends Of Harthill And Calderstones Park
Associations, Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo provide assistance and support for the Park's projects aimed at conserving and enhancing Harthill and Calderstones Park and its appeal to the general public by purchasing items for the Park.Also to advance the education of the public and members of the Friends by providing opportunities to participate in educational meetings relating to flora and fauna. A Newsletter is provided quarterly.
Anne's Home For Pets
Environment, HousingWe take care of animals, wildlife, nature and people. From looking after animals who have nobody, maintaining safe spaces for wildlife to flourish, creating habitats for the reintroduction of endangered wildlife to connecting people with the natural world.We work towards reharmonising people with the outdoors and encouraging respect for natural surroundings.
Leigh On Mendip Recreation Field Management Committee
Education, Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe main activity of this charity has for many years been to provide a recreation ground, used by the public, the local primary school and local football and cricket clubs, and for village events. We also host recycling facilities.
Future In Our Hands Education And Development Fund
Environment, Social welfareThe FIOH Fund wishes to make a significant contribution to the alleviation of poverty and the improvement of the natural environment by supporting the work of non-government organisations in poor countries with the same aims.
The Harrogate And District Naturalists' Society
Environment, HeritageTo promote the study and enjoyment of all wildlife and to disseminate the knowledge of natural history. Between October and March a fortnightly series of illustrated lectures is arranged Field meetings are held regularly in the Summer. Group recorders for the various orders collate and verify records. Annual reports are issued. The society manages a location for the benefit of wildlife
Rossendale Civic Trust
Economic and community development, Education, EnvironmentWorking with the local authority, schools,other like minded bodies and the general public towards an appreciation and improvement of the local built and natural environment and quality of life in the Rossendale Valley.
Chedgrave Common
EnvironmentChedgrave Common is managed by Chedgrave Parish Council with the support of Norfolk Wildlife Trust and The Broads Authority for the benefit of the community.
The Wild Aid Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EnvironmentSupporting wildlife and rehabilitation across the UK by providing resources that will enable rehabilitators to provide the best care for injured, orphaned or displaced wildlife. Education of the public within all areas of wildlife and conservation.
Kilverstone Wildlife Charitable Trust
EnvironmentSupports the advancement of education and knowledge about wildlife, flora and fauna, in part by its preservation, in South America.
Wharfedale Beekeepers Association
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentTo promote beekeeping through education and training for the benefit of the environment and mankind because of the important role of bees in the production of food. Children/young people, people with disabilities and special needs and other charities/voluntary bodies are also beneficiaries.
Nepal Nature Trust
EnvironmentEnvironmental Education and Conservation in Nepal (see Classification)
Fen Ditton Recreation Ground
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe Parish Council owns the Recreation Ground which is held in charity & provides Recreation Facilities for the village. All councillors are Trustees & maintain & administer the Facilities including football & cricket pitches, basketball court, children's playground & a wildlife area. Sponsored walks & running clubs use the grounds.The Pavilion is used as a meeting place for community events.
Wood Dalling Village Hall
Arts, Environment, FacilitiesFetes, Quizz Nights, Race Nights, Film nights,Coffee mornings, Hall lettings and Recycling glass and newspaper.WiFi installation for student & business use
Roebuck Lane Playing Field
Environment, FacilitiesSafeguards a small wildlife habitat close to Roebuck Lane playing field.
Out And About
Education, EnvironmentTo enhance the development of the educational, social and independence skills of students at Riverside School (Wood Green ILC, White Hart Lane, N22 5QJ) through supporting the delivery of high quality day and residential trips for students. Also a programme of creative support for Riverside staff to recognise their unique contribution to the residential trips.
The Elsa Conservation Trust
EnvironmentWildlife and environment conservation through education in East Africa, mainly Kenya.
Lancashire And Cheshire Fauna Society
Arts, EnvironmentCollation of Fauna records from Lancashire and Cheshire and dissemination of information via Annual Bird Reports, Web Site, occasional General Reports and occasional Books (i.e. The Atlas of Breeding Birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside (2002), Birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside (2008))
Hollingbourne Women's Institute
Associations, Beneficiary group, Environment, LeisureThe charity is based in the Village of Hollingbourne, Kent, for members living in and around this country area. It offers training, education arts, culture, sport and recreation, plus environmental conservation and heritage education and activites. This is carried out in a friendly, happy admosphere.
Basildon Natural History Society
Environment, HeritageHolds regular lectures in natural history subjects; practical conservation work parties; monitors and records local wildlife; monitors potential effect of local planning applications on wildlife; supports the work of Essex Wildlife Trust.
Black Environment Network
Environment, HousingBEN is established to promote full ethnic participation in the built and natural environment. BEN works to integrate social, cultural and environmental concerns in the context of sustainable development. We work across diverse sectors. Our current themes integrate the areas of natural environment, the built environment, heritage, social justice, health and housing.
The North Downs Society
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageThe North Downs Society is a public amenity society with the following objects: a) to conserve natural features and ecology, b) to encourage the preservation of buildings of historic interest and a high standard of design in all new developments and planning proposals, c) to stimulate public interest in the history, character, beauty and wild-life of the countryside, d) to further general amenity.
Jordans Environment Trust Limited
EnvironmentProtection of the environment around Jordans Village, Buckinghamshire UK and provision of small grants for amenities in the area
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many environment charities are there in the UK?
There are 393 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?
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is the largest by latest reported annual income (£195.0m). 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 £1.6bn 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 70.4%. 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 £3.3m. 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.