Environment Charities
Discover 2,109 Environment charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Sussex Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentLeading the conservation agenda for SussexWildlife biodiversity monitoring and recordingPromoting achievement of biodiversity targets by othersDelivering progress towards biodiversity targets ourselvesEnhancing the desire in people for a healthy, wildlife rich environment Building support, membership and funding to enable the Trust to excel
International Centre For Life Trust
Beneficiary group, Environment, Research(a) inspire curiosity in science through a programme of exhibitions and events, to raise standards in science education for young people and to engage everyone in contemporary science issues, such as climate change and stem cell technology.(b) provide substantial annual funding and state-of-the-art facilities on site to support world-class scientific research in medicine to benefit the public
Environmental Justice Foundation Charitable Trust
Environment, SocietyEJF protects biodiversity and defends the most basic human rights to a secure environment. EJF trains and equips environmental defenders and works at the grassroots to investigate, expose and resolve threats to the natural world. Our high-level campaigns take local issues to influential decision makers who can change global environmental governance and protection for good.
Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside
Beneficiary group, EnvironmentGroundwork delivers projects and programmes that can help: Building safer stronger communities, Helping young people realise their potential, Promoting health and well being, Reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change, Supporting local skills and enterprise
Sea Life Trust Limited
Charitable activities, EnvironmentThe SEA LIFE TRUST develops, delivers and supports projects and campaigns and operates marine wildlife sanctuaries to help make a measurable difference to the protection of marine and freshwater wildlife and habitats across the world. Our main focus areas are: campaigning for freshwater & marine protection, reducing plastic pollution & overfishing in our seas and marine rescue & rehabilitation.
Environmental Investigation Agency UK
Charitable activities, EnvironmentWe investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse. Our focus is the protection of climate, forests, ocean and wildlife. Our findings are used to campaign for improved governance and effective enforcement. Until 2019, EIA UK operated as not-for-profit company limited by guarantee no.07752350. For financial information and previous years' activities, visit Companies House.
Ashden Climate Solutions
Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfareTo contribute to the protection of the environment, the advancement of education and relief of poverty for the public benefit in developing countries, UK and elsewhere, by promoting the use of local sustainable and renewable energy sources.
The Surrey Wildlife Trust Limited
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentWorking to protect and conserve wild places and wildlife across Surrey with the help of members and volunteers. Our vision is for a living landscape in Surrey that is rich in wildlife and valued by all.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Limited
EnvironmentTo lead by example in delivering natures recovery, connecting all communities and generations with our natural world and empowering them to take meaningful and positive action for nature and the climate.
The Zoological Society Of East Anglia Limited
Environment, Facilities, Heritage, ResearchADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN ZOOLOGY, ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY INSPIRING INTEREST BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ZOOLOGY AND STUDY OF ANIMALS BY RUNNING ONE OR MORE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS OR SCIENTIFIC ESTABLISHMENTS.PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY AND RELATED SCIENTIFIC FIELDS, AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE, BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL HABITATS.
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
EnvironmentWildlife Conservation
Global Ncap
Crime and Justice, EnvironmentTZF aims to promote public safety and public health, the protection and preservation of human life and the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. We support and conduct independent research and testing programmes that assess the safety and environmental characteristics of motor vehicles and their comparative performance for the general public.
Riverside Estuary Limited
Environment, Housing, Social welfareThe Charity's objects are (a) to provide housing, accommodation and assistance to help house people and associated facilities and amenities for poor people or for the relief of aged, disabled (whether physically or mentally) or chronically sick people; (b) any other object that can be carried out by a company registered as a provider of social housing with the Regulator.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust Limited
Environment, FacilitiesThe Trust's mission is to conserve local wildlife, promote nature conservation and provide the means by which everyone can become involved. It achieves this by providing advice on wildlife issues, undertaking species and habitat conservation and managing nature reserves, as well as a range of activities aimed at making people more aware of, and engaged in, the conservation message.
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Limited
Charitable activities, EnvironmentProtecting and enhancing biodiversityInspiring and involving peopleInfluencing policy and practicePartnership and relationship buildingOrganisational management and resources
Trees For Cities
Economic and community development, EnvironmentTrees for Cities is an independent charity working with local communities on tree planting projects. Our aim is to tackle global warming, create social cohesion and beautify our cities through tree planting, community, education and training initiatives in urban areas of greatest need.
Somerset Wildlife Trust
Environment, FacilitiesManaging nature reserves, protecting rare and threatened species, monitoring plans and developments, standing up for wildlife conservation, working with landowners, local business and government for the benefit of wildlife and promoting sustainable living.
The Wildlife Trust Of South And West Wales Limited
Economic and community development, Environment, FacilitiesThe Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales works to protect all forms of wildlife and its habitats on its nature reserves and in the wider countryside, working at local and national level.
Empower Community Foundation
Economic and community development, EnvironmentEmpower Community Foundation oversees, as trustee, local community funds that receive a share of surplus revenues from renewable energy projects invested by Empower Community through, initially Empower Community Solar LLP and Drove Lane Solar Park CIC and New Mains of Guynd Solar Park CIC.
St Richard Of Chichester Christian Care Association LTD
Economic and community development, Environment, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe charity operating as Stonepillow is principally engaged in the relief of homelessness and social exclusion. Services include hostels, day centres, a furniture recycling social enterprise project, supported accommodation and a recovery project for those dependent on drugs, alcohol and suffer from mental health.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Charitable activities, EnvironmentThe advancement of environmental protection and improvement, in particular but not exclusively, by theoperation of a zoo; to support and promote the conservation of animals, wildlife and biodiversity in the UKand worldwide.To advance the education of the public in the subject of environmental protection and improvement and inparticular the conservation of animals, wildlife and biodiversity
Watford And Three Rivers Trust
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentStrengthening Watford's voluntary sector through leadership, support, advice and example.
The Society Of St Columban For Foreign Missions
Environment, Housing, Religion, Social welfareWe are a Roman Catholic missionary society which supports Christian communities and works to spread the Christian message at home and abroad. We seek to relieve poverty, promote dialogue and reconciliation between different peoples, attend to the needs of vulnerable groups, counteract the causes and adverse effects of the climate crisis and promote and protect biodiversity.
The Forest Of Marston Vale Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, LeisureTo benefit the public through the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Marston Vale and surrounding area by creating the Forest of Marston Vale. Planting trees and managing woodlands and green spaces to stimulate social and economic regeneration, and providing major landscape, environmental, recreation, biodiversity, and quality of life benefits.
The Cheshire Wildlife Trust Limited
EnvironmentCheshire Wildlife Trust is working towards its vision of "A Cheshire Region richer in Wildlife by 2020" and aims is to be Cheshire region's most active and influential wildlife champion.The charity's objectives are to:- stand up for wildlife and the environment;- create and enhance wildlife havens;- inspire people about the natural world;- foster sustainable living.
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.