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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.

Engineers Without Borders UK

Environment

Engineers Without Borders UK brings people, ideas and engineering together to address the complex global challenges associated with the effects of climate change, resource depletion, urbanisation and population growth. We primarily work in the UK education sector and with local partners on development projects in sub-Saharan Africa, Southern Asia and Latin America.

Latest Income: £807,789
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Panthera Wildlife Trust Limited

Animals, Charitable activities, Environment

To 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.

Latest Income: £803,255
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Dee Trust

Charitable activities, Environment

Securing the preservation,protection,development and improvement of the rivers,streams,watercourses and water bodies in the Welsh Dee catchment. Advancing the education of the public in the management of water and the wider environment.

Latest Income: £800,275
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Lake District Foundation

Environment

Promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and cultural heritage of the Lake District by inspiring people to care for and contribute to the natural environment and cultural heritage of the Lake District and Cumbria; andproviding funding and support for conservation, environmental and cultural initiatives in the Lake District and Cumbria

Latest Income: £796,170
Areas of Operation: Cumbria
Status: Registered
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Rose Castle Foundation

Environment, Society

Promoting interfaith dialogue and mutual understanding between faith groups and secular society.Facilitating conflict resolution, in particular with respect to religious discourse.Promoting environmental sustainability and reconciliation between people and the natural world.

Latest Income: £791,063
Areas of Operation: United States
Status: Registered
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Friends Of St Nicholas Fields

Associations, Charitable activities, Environment, Leisure

- To preserve and conserve the area known as St Nicholas Fields for the benefit and education of the public.- To educate the residents of York in principles and benefits of environmental and conservation issues and sustainability including recycling and waste reduction- To provide facilities for residents with the aim of improving their conditions of life through social welfare and leisure

Latest Income: £789,347
Areas of Operation: City Of York
Status: Registered
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Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust

Arts, Charitable activities, Environment, Facilities, Heritage

Arnos 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.

Latest Income: £773,790
Areas of Operation: Bristol City
Status: Registered
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The Jim Ratcliffe Foundation

Environment, Social welfare

Foundation not accepting speculative applications.Promoting for the public benefit the preservation, conservation and protection of physical andnatural environment; advancing education for the public benefit in the conservation, protection and improvement of thephysical and natural environment by promoting the study and research of the above;relieving poverty promoting amateur spor

Latest Income: £770,894
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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East Sussex Wras LTD

Environment, Health, Saving of lives

Rescue and rehabilitation of all forms of wildlife throughout East Sussex, and education in relation to wildlife.

Latest Income: £759,747
Areas of Operation: Brighton And Hove
Status: Registered
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Oxford Wood Recycling LTD

Environment

The charity operates a waste wood collection service and reclaims wood for re-use, to be used in themanufacture of furniture and other wooden items, and to be sold as DIY materials. Ancillary to thereclaimed material, the charity sells ironmongery, wood finishes and paint. The charity raises awarenessof and sells sustainable local hardwood, and provides education on sustainability.

Latest Income: £756,674
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Isles Of Scilly Wildlife Trust Limited

Economic and community development, Environment, Heritage

THE 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.

Latest Income: £756,555
Areas of Operation: Isles Of Scilly
Status: Registered
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The Global Returns Project Limited

Environment

We provide grant-based funding to charitable organizations focussed on combatting climate change. We select them based on a detailed methodology and monitor their effectiveness on an ongoing basis. We work with financial institutions to make it normal and easy for their clients to provide grant funding to these organizations. We educate on issues associated with climate change.

Latest Income: £756,121
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited

Charitable activities, Environment

To promote and facilitate plastics packaging recycling, to advance public education as to the provision and development of efficient plastics recycling schemes and to further educate those who are or may become involved or interested in all aspects of the same. To research, survey and assemble information connected with plastics packaging recycling and publish the results.

Latest Income: £755,747
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Peak District National Park Foundation

Charity and VCS support, Environment

The 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.

Latest Income: £754,100
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Natural Enterprise LTD

Economic and community development, Environment

Promotion of the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Isle of Wight by the advancement of education and training for both the rural workforce and the general public.

Latest Income: £752,720
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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H C D Memorial Fund

Charitable activities, Environment, Housing

Making grants for charitable purposes at home and overseas, primarily towards the relief of human need, and including projects which aim to mitigate the effects of Climate Change

Latest Income: £749,231
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Nene Rivers Trust CIO

Charitable activities, Environment

Nene Rivers Trust works for the protection and enhancement of the River Nene and its catchment (predominantly Northamptonshire). The Trust does this through activities that support conservation, protection and enhancement of the river and its catchment and through the advancement of public education, engagement and awareness raising.

Latest Income: £748,249
Areas of Operation: Cambridgeshire
Status: Registered
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Heal Rewilding

Charity and VCS support, Environment

Heal is raising funds to buy land for rewilding. We want to bring hope and optimism and to act as a focus for individual and organisational involvement in nature recovery, the mitigation of climate change and people's wellbeing. Our goal is a Heal site of 500 acres or more in every English county. We aim to establish our foundation site in the south by 2022 and the second site will be in the north

Latest Income: £744,405
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Climate Movement

Environment

The Climate Coalition is the UK's largest group of people dedicated to action on climate change and limiting its impact on the world's poorest communities. We are more than 100 organisations, from environment and development charities to unions, faith and community groups. We demand practical action by the UK to keep global warming as far as possible below the 2 degree C danger threshold.

Latest Income: £742,436
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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International Youth Hostel Federation

Beneficiary group, Environment, Housing, Leisure

Youth Tourism, Outdoor Education and Recreation and Environmental Conservation. On behalf of its parent charity, the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF), provides International Marketing and Information Technology Support to all member National Youth Hostel Associations, a global Online Booking Service @ www.hihostels.com, monitors Hostel Standards and offers International Training.

Latest Income: £742,017
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Lighthouse Furniture Project Limited

Environment

Furniture, appliances and household goods re-use organisation.

Latest Income: £740,412
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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International Bee Research Association

Environment, Research

IBRA promotes the value of bees by providing information on bee science and beekeeping worldwide.

Latest Income: £739,688
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Furnishing Futures CIO

Beneficiary group, Environment, Housing, Social welfare

We recycle donated furniture and goods to reduce landfill and furnish homes in London at no cost for women who have experienced domestic abuse. We also provide specialist support services.

Latest Income: £735,550
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Tropical Biology Association

Charitable activities, Environment

Advance public education & promote for the benefit of the public, conservation, protection & improvement of the physical and natural environment in particular in the tropics

Latest Income: £730,742
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Wolfwood

Animals, Environment, Social welfare

TAKE 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.

Latest Income: £722,027
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
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.