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.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo advance the conservation of wildlife and wild places in Norfolk for the public benefit and to advance the education of the public in the principles and practices of sustainable development.
Textile Reuse And International Development
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfareTRAID is an environmental and poverty relief charity. TRAID reduces landfill through; the provision of textile recycling facilities, its charity shops and upcycled clothing. Funds raised go to environmental and textile related international development projects and TRAID's education programmes developed to gain greater recycling participation and empathy with the issues surrounding global poverty.
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentTo promote the conservation of nature for purposes of study and research and to educate the public in the understanding and appreciation of nature, the awareness of its value and the need for conservation
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentLincolnshire Wildlife Trust's vision is of a thriving natural world, with our wildlife and habitats playing a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people inspired and empowered to take action for nature. Our purpose is to bring wildlife back, to empower people to take action for nature, and to create a society where nature matters.
Community Forest Trust
EnvironmentThe Community Forest Trust works to support the development of community forestry initiatives including City of Trees, The Mersey Forest, and White Rose Forest. Projects include mitigating climate change through the provision of high quality green infrastructure.
The Rivers Trust
EnvironmentTo advance the understanding of water management, leading to sustainable environmental improvement, and the understanding of rivers, their flora and fauna, based on integrated catchment management and the ecosystem approach. To promote rivers trusts at a national level; to provide support for emerging, new and established trusts on generic issues affecting rivers trusts.
Mcs Charitable Foundation
Economic and community development, Education, EnvironmentTHE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE: (A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN THE SUBJECT OF THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, MANUFACTURE AND INSTALLATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND LOW CARBON TECHNOLOGIES (PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS) (INCLUDING, FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, PROVIDING BURSARIES TO THOSE WISHING TO PURSUE CAREERS IN THIS AREA
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Environment, FacilitiesNottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife conservation charity working to protect and enhance the wildlife and habitats of Nottinghamshire by managing nature reserves, engaging, advising, inspiring and educating people to create a richer natural world for present and future generations.
The Benjamin Foundation
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Environment, HealthOur aim is to provide high quality services and opportunities that significantly improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people. We provide advice, support, counselling, information, supported accommodation, positive activities, parenting support, out of school and youth projects and re-use schemes.
World Land Trust
EnvironmentTo promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment.To protect and sustainably manage natural ecosystems of the world and to conserve their biodiversity.To develop partnerships with local individuals, communities and organisations.To raise awareness in the UK and elsewhere of the need for conservation.
Hertfordshire Zoo
Associations, Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentZoological Society of Hertfordshire (ZSH) operates at Paradise Wildlife Park.ZSH's mission to for the preservation of endangered wildlife acting through in-situ projects and through fundraising, conservation and education at the site. The admissions and experience paid by visitors go towards supporting our mission.
Newground Together
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, Housing, LeisureIn June 2013 the charity became a member of the Together Housing Group and amended its objects as follows to reflect this new position in the North of England:1. Conservation of the natural environment 2. Urban and rural regeneration 3. Provision of Recreation and Leisure with the aim of improving conditions of life 4. Advance the life chances of young people 5. Advance education and training.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Limited
EnvironmentMission Statement: To protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and to promote understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world
Becht Foundation
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Environment, Heritage, Saving of lives, Social welfareThe trustees shall hold the fund and its income for such charities/charitable purposes, throughout the world, as the trustees shall determine, in particular the preservation and restoration of biodiversity and humanitarian aid for the young and disadvantaged. Educational programmes supporting the key areas of focus are also considered.
Borough Market (southwark)
EnvironmentTo provide a market as a public amenity for the benefit of the public. The Borough Market Trust is committed to playing a leading role in the debate and education about food and its impact on society and public health, and will continue to provide only those foods which meet our standards of nutrition, freshness and taste quality and demonstrate environmental sustainability in their production.
Kent Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentEnvironmental, Conservation and Education
Groundwork North East
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentTo promote for the public benefit, urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Area.To advance public education in environmental mattersTo promote the conservation, protections and improvement of physical and natural environment within the Area
Aurum Kaleidoscope Foundation
Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo promote the advancement of environmental conservation, social welfare and education by providing grants to charities and other organisations and individuals. Funds are granted where rigorous research and analysis can be utilised to achieve proportionately greater impact.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Charitable activities, Environment, FacilitiesSuffolk Wildlife Trust's mission is to safeguard the wildlife of Suffolk for the future by managing nature reserves, influencing the management of land and water, recording sites of wildlife value, campaigning on wildlife issues and inspiring people of all ages to take action for wildlife. The Trust has a membership of 28,000.
The Born Free Foundation
EnvironmentAnimal welfare and wildlife conservation and related education
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Environment, Facilities, Heritage, ResearchRECORD, STUDY AND PROTECT PLACES AND OBJECTS OF ORNITHOLOGICAL, ENTOMOLOGICAL, BOTANICAL, ZOOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR SCIENTIFIC INTEREST, OR OF NATURAL BEAUTY; OWN AND MANAGE NATURE RESERVES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND CONTROL OF PLANTS AND WILD CREATURES LIVING THEREIN; PROMOTE, ORGANISE AND ENCOURAGE STUDY AND RESEARCH FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES.
Heart Of England Forest
Environment, FacilitiesTo establish, maintain and preserve, ideally a contiguous forest or a forest connected by corridor for the benefit of the public in the ancient borders of the Forest of Arden to the Vale of Evesham (The Heart of England). To engage in the education of the general public and for research relating to the promulgation of trees, woodlands,and wildlife and their habitats in the Heart of England.
Devon Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentDevon Wildlife Trust works to achieve its charitable purpose of a Devon rich in wildlife by:securing wildlife rich habitat under sound management, challenging thinking and practices which have a negative impact on species and habitats andencouraging people to understand and value wildlife.
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Beneficiary group, Environment, FacilitiesOur mission is to champion wildlife and natural places, to engage and inspire people and to promote sustainable living. We are working to conserve and enhance Dorset's rich and varied wildlife, delivering conservation gains through our network of nature reserves and wildlife sites and by engaging with communities, working with landowners, farmers, local authorities, business and young people.
The London Wildlife Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Environment, Facilities, SocietyLondon Wildlife Trust is the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces, engaging London's diverse communities through access to our nature reserves, campaigning, volunteering and education.
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.