Environment Charities
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The Soil Association Land Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentTo preserve, conserve and protect for the public benefit the environment of the countryside through the prudent management and holding of land and the use of natural resources, including the promotion and use of organic, traditional and sustainable land management techniques and related activities; and the education of the public in the same.
The Movements Trust Limited
EnvironmentSupporting Charitable Movements focused on the intersection between society and climate change.
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 Cart Shed Charity
Arts, Environment, LeisureThe Cart Shed uses the natural environment to offer opportunities to try something new, improve well-being, find friendships and a place of calm. Based in Herefordshire our activities which include coppicing, coppice crafts and horticulture lend themselves to enabling individuals to explore ways to overcome and accept episodes in their lives they find difficult to manage.
The Wetland Trust
Environment, Heritagepromote and conserve natural bio systems by creating and restoring the habitats of existing and rare species of plants, insects, birds and mammals locally to the Pannel Valley in Icklesham, East Sussex and elsewhere for the benefit of the public
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
EnvironmentThe Trust was formed to promote good practice in the conservation and improvement to the habitats of the rivers, wetlands and water bodies within the catchments of the rivers Don, Rother and Dearne.
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.
Ipswich Furniture Project
Education, Environment, Social welfareSupplying furniture and other household items to people in need, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty for the benefit of people who are living in East Anglia.Provision of training, work experience, workshops to enhance work and life skills.Protection and preservation of the environment by waste-reduction, re-use, reclamation, recycling, using recycled goods.
Friends Of Pedal Power Project LTD
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, Social welfarePedal Power "makes cycling accessible to all'. It has a wide range of specialised bikes enabling people of all ages & abilities to cycle. It also runs a general cycle hire with bikes for all ages. We offer cycle training & bike maintenance training . Pedal Power undertakes bike recycling & bike maintenance and operates a cafe. There are many opportunities for volunteering & social activities.
Newstarts
Environment, Housing, Social welfareNewStarts has three core activities that aim to help meet the practical needs of people on low incomes who are moving into social housing following a period of homelessness or other personal trauma or financial crisis. 1.Relieving poverty by donating household furniture and food2.Reducing homelessness by assisting resettlement3.Protecting the environment by promoting furniture re-use.
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.
The Wey And Arun Canal Trust Limited
Environment, Heritage, LeisureTo restore the Wey & Arun Canal, its towpaths, structures and adjacent land and facilitate its use for navigation and recreation; to conserve and improve the natural environment of the Canal and adjacent land; and to provide education and share information about the Canal, its structures and its history
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.
River Thame Conservation Trust
EnvironmentTo conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the River Thame and its Catchment and other nearby rivers and their catchments for the advancement of environmental protection or improvement for the benefit of the public
Riverside Pre-School CIO
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, EnvironmentAt Riverside Pre-school we believe in the concept of life long learning and that both adults and children learn things everyday. We maintain that learning should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone and most importantly should be fun., helping us to give children secure foundations on which future learning can be built upon.
The King George V Memorial Scouts And Guides Recreation Lands
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe Trust manages historic parkland within the Cannock Chase AONB. Recreational activities include camping, archery, high & low rope courses, trails, zipwire, tree climb & crate stacking, via ferrata, rafting & coracles. The site is AALA accredited. A wide range of activities promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment through active volunteering.
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.
Community Sustainability Services
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentThe principal activity of the charity is supplying furniture and household goods to those most in need in the North East of England, in particular to people in Sunderland. The charity participates in charitable projects for the relief of elderly or disabled and vulnerable people in the same area. We promote reuse and recycling as a means of waste disposal and we provide recycling activities.
Children's Book Project
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EnvironmentOur object is to advance education of children up to age 14 by supplying books to those that would not otherwise be able to afford them, and by creating sustainable reading communities amongst targeted groups through the provision of regular inclusive book gifting events. Also to advance public education about environmental matters related to re-use & recycling of pre-loved children's books.
Mrc Community Action
Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, Social welfareA multi functional community 'hub' organisation delivering a range of resources for community including: community transport, office & meeting room hire, play services, furniture re-use and training.
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.
Free The Bears UK
EnvironmentFree the Bears works to end the exploitation of threatened bear species and supports the protection of bears in the wild. We work with governments and nongovernmental partners to strengthen wildlife law enforcement, improve environmental awareness and promote sustainable livelihoods for communities that previously relied on the exploitation of bears.
Barnes Common Limited
Associations, Environment, Facilities, LeisureTo promote the conservation, protection and enhancement of the physical and natural environment of metropolitan open spaces and public sites in Barnes and surrounding areas including the LNR's of Barnes Common and Leg O'Mutton reservoir and the recreation ground at Vine Road.To promote community engagement along with education for all in the study of the environment, ecology and conservation.
Action For The River Kennet
EnvironmentTo conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the rivers, streams, watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the River Kennet and its tributaries including adjacent river catchments, estuarine and coastal areas.
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.