Environment Charities
Discover 2,109 Environment charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Borneo Nature Foundation International
Economic and community development, EnvironmentProtection of rainforest ecosystems in Indonesian Borneo, to safeguard the island's unique biodiversity, the livelihoods and cultures of rural communities, and enhance its global conservation values to mitigate the climate crisis. We achieve this by providing support for community-led conservation, education, capacity-building and sustainable development initiatives.
Furniture Reclamation And Delivery Enterprise
Crime and Justice, Education, EnvironmentWorking within the Tees Valley recycling and reusing household furniture and bicycles for the benefit of people with limited disposable income. Working with ex-offenders to improve their employability. Promoting the benefits of re-use and recycling as a contribution towards a sustainable lifestyle.
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.
Ocean Generation
EnvironmentTHE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("OBJECTS) ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE PROMOTION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FROMPLASTIC WASTE.
Terraverde
Charitable activities, EnvironmentFor the public benefit, to further such charitable purposes according to the law of England and Wales as the trustees see fit from time to time. In particular, to promote for the benefit of the public the promotion of the protection of the environment by providing grants to organisations and projects focusing on the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment.
Banc D'arguin, And Coastal And Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund Limited
Environment1) TO PROMOTE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, FIRSTLY OF THE BANC D'ARGUIN NATIONAL PARK, AND SECONDLY OF OTHER MARINE AND COASTAL PROTECTED AREAS IN MAURITANIA.
Walworth Garden
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Facilities, LeisureTraining and Employment Programmes City & Guilds QCF Practical Horticulture Skills,Garden Services (Social Enterprise), Horticultural Therapy,Adult Learning: Introduction to Gardening;Horticulture; Beekeeping;Herbal Medicine and others, Community Garden Centre
Murmur
Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo promote the preservation and the protection of the environment and to advance the education of the public in the preservation and protection of the environment.
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
Teesside Environmental Trust
Environment, FacilitiesThe protection and promotion of the natural environment through the provision of nature reserves, the management of habitats,the conservation of habitats and species, the conservation of the historic environment and the provision of eduction on the natural environment.
Bowes Park Community Association
Associations, Environment, LeisureThe Bowes Park Community Association works to promote activities for the benefit of the people who live, work or have an interest in Bowes Park and the surrounding area. It aims to protect and conserve the physical and natural environment of the area; improve facilities for recreation and provide a range of opportunities for people to meet and participate in a range of leisure activities.
Wild Oxfordshire
EnvironmentWild Oxfordshire's aim is to improve Oxfordshire's environment. It does this by drawing together all the groups that have an impact on conservation in Oxfordshire, with the aim of working together so that duplication of effort is avoided and the scarce resources of time and money are optimised.
Climate Response Limited
EnvironmentThe charity's objectives are to promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public, in particular but not exclusively, by providing information, sharing knowledge, and disseminating research to the public at large in subjects relating to climate change and the protection, enhancement, and rehabilitation of the environment.
The Sofa Project
Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, EnvironmentSOFA PROJECT IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WITH THE CHARITABLE AIMS OF SUPPORTING THE REHABILITATION OF PRISONERS THROUGH WORK OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ORGANISATION. THESE ACTIVITIES MAINLY COMPRISE THE RE-USE OF UNWANTED/DONATED FURNITURE AND DOMESTIC APPLIANCES BY REFURBISHING THEM AND SUPPLYING THEM AT LOW PRICES TO PEOPLE ON LOW INCOMES.
Patt Foundation LTD
Charitable activities, Childcare, EnvironmentPATT Foundation currently works to campaign for better environmental practices, take action against climate change, implement small to medium tree planting projects as well as set up tree nurseries, provide environmental education. The charity also supports veterans welfare via nature based therapy courses and engagement on nature based tasks to support post traumatic growth.
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.
Natural Cambridgeshire
EnvironmentTo promote nature recovery for the benefit of the public by the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources.
The Nature Recovery Project
Environment, FacilitiesThe charity promotes for the public benefit the conservation and protection of the natural environment by promoting biological diversity, in particular but not exclusively by acquiring land for the planting of natural and native species woodland and providing support to other charitable organisations with similar objectives that wish to do the same. The charity supports initiatives globally.
The Pickwell Foundation
Charitable activities, EnvironmentThe Pickwell Foundation is a grant making Trust which focuses on supporting charities working in the following 2 areas:1) Those working with people who have been displaced2) Those working in the area of 'climate change'The foundation has a mix of grants to local charities based in the South-West of England, those working nationally and those working internationally.
South Cumbria Rivers Trust Limited
EnvironmentThe charity aims to monitor, maintain and improve the aquatic environment of the lakes, rivers and streams of South Cumbria. It also aims to educate the wider general public in the importance of the aquatic environment of South Cumbria and the problems presently faced.
The Leaf Foundation
Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment, in particular the conservation and protection of rare and endangered species, and to promote human behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare.
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.
Hinckley And District Work-Link Project
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, HealthWORK-LINK is a Hinckley Charity, based on the Recycling of furniture/electricals. It provides sheltered, meaningful opportunities to help unemployed individuals, who are not ready/able to embark on a more formal training/educational programme or to directly enter employment. It is an integrated scheme catering for a variety of people, many of whom have special needs, including mental ill health.
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.