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393
Charities
£1,608,149,244
Total Income
£3,288,649
Avg Income
70.4%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Institute For European Environmental Policy, London

Charitable activities, Environment

The objects of the Institute are to advance the education of the public in the protection of the environment in the continent of Europe and in all forms of national and international policy relating thereto, and to carry out research and enquiry into all aspects of the environment and environmental policy. Objects are achieved by research, advisory services, reports, conferences, website etc

Latest Income: £309,698
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Shaldon Wildlife Trust Limited

Charitable activities, Environment

The objectives of the charity are to promote for the benefit of the public the preservation and conservation of rare and endangered species together with plants and trees. The charity also aims to advance the education of the public about such endangered species and to conduct research throughout the world and publish reports and findings.

Latest Income: £293,361
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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The Swan Sanctuary

Environment

The objectives of the charity are to care for sick, injured and distressed swans and other wildlife. It undertakes this work from its premises in Shepperton where it has buildings and equipment for this purpose and these are open to the public

Latest Income: £291,823
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Riverside Counselling Service

Environment, Health

Provides affordable counselling services.

Latest Income: £284,426
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Woolston Eyes Conservation Group

Environment, Research

In cooperation with the owners, Manchester Ship Canal Company and Peel Holdings, WECG Works at the Woolston Eyes site of special scientific interest to 1, collect data 2, manage the habitat 3, provide visitor facilities.

Latest Income: £282,333
Areas of Operation: Warrington
Status: Registered
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The Riverside Community Day Nursery

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Environment

We provide affordable childcare for up to 26 children aged between 2-5 years. Fundraisng events take place throughout the year and funds from this enables the children to experience trips and events throughout the year.

Latest Income: £277,687
Areas of Operation: Hounslow
Status: Registered
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The Gloucestershire Resource Centre Limited

Charity and VCS support, Environment

The GRC is an umbrella organisation supporting arts play and educational groups within the county of Gloucestershire. We provide a comprehensive range of practical services including a Scrapstore promoting the re-use of business surplus materials for creative activities, creative training and art, craft supplies.

Latest Income: £272,993
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Bay Trust

Environment, Research

To promote and provide for education and science in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, in particular but not by way of limitation in the fields of environmental protection, preservation and conservation; and to promote for the public benefit the preservation of the natural beauty, flora and fauna of St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe and such other areas as the trustees shall from time to time determine.

Latest Income: £268,746
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Wales Environment Link

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment

Our mission is for the WEL network to be the primary NGO sector influencer of environmental policy, legislation and practice in Wales, respected for our members expertise and advice and at the centre of government decision making.

Latest Income: £261,900
Areas of Operation: Wales
Status: Registered
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The Nineveh Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Environment, Leisure

1/ The health and welfare and education of the general public. 2/ To promote the study and appreciation of agriculture, horticulture, silviculture, land management, ecology & conservation and preservation of the countryside. 3/ In furtherance of the above to make payments to any person or charitable body whose objects include the above objectives.

Latest Income: £253,849
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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International Wildlife Coalition Trust

Education, Environment, Health

The main aim of the charity is to promote animal welfare and prevent cruelty, with an emphasis on the Philippines. We rescue rehabilitate and rehome domestic animals, we finance and support a veterinary hospital in the Philippines, we run an education programme in schools and support and work with other charities around the world with comparable aims and objectives.

Latest Income: £252,748
Areas of Operation: Philippines
Status: Registered
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The Peter Smith Charitable Trust For Nature

Environment

SUPPORT OF WILDLIFE

Latest Income: £250,000
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Sofa

Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfare

Furniture Re-use Project originally set up to relieve hardship by providing low cost furniture and appliances to those in need. Provision of work experience and training for individuals seeking employment. Increasingly important is our environmental role in diverting items from landfill.

Latest Income: £240,512
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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The Owen Smith Charitable Trust

Environment, Heritage, Leisure

To: -Educate and inform the public about nature, wildlife, food & nutrition. -Teach people how to grow healthy nutritious food -Enhance health & wellbeing through access to true nature-Provide habitat for indigenous wildlife to help reverse species extinction -Research gardening techniques with the potential to restore soil health and store atmospheric carbon to mitigate climate change

Latest Income: £240,000
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Barnsbury Charitable Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment

Addressing climate change by grant making to environmental organisations mainly focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming practices.

Latest Income: £232,038
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Epping Forest Heritage Trust

Charitable activities, Environment

We have a vision of Epping Forest being a thriving forest, rich in biodiversity, heritage and culture; enjoyed and conserved now and for generations to come. To achieve this we deliver work against our 3 strategic objectives to:1. educate and inspire people about the Forest2. do hands on work to conserve and grow the Forest3. protect the Forest through research and advocacy.

Latest Income: £219,658
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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The George Adamson & Tony Fitzjohn Wildlife Trust

Charitable activities, Environment, Research

The trust's objects are to advance education of the public at large in the science of zoology by the study of wildlife in its natural habitat particularly in Kenya and the rest of Africa.

Latest Income: £215,221
Areas of Operation: Kenya
Status: Registered
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Guild Initiative For Furniture Trust

Environment, Social welfare

Supports persons on low income and state benefits through Recycling furniture and household ItemsAlleviates poverty

Latest Income: £211,258
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Polden Puckham Charitable Foundation

Environment

PPCF support projects that change values and attitudes, promote equity and social justice, develop radical alternatives to economic and social structures. Areas of specific interest are peace issues and environmental sustainability.

Latest Income: £204,127
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Surrey Beekeepers Association

Environment

Furthering the craft of beekeeping.

Latest Income: £201,653
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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East Dorset Heritage Trust

Environment, Heritage

To stimulate public interest and care for the landscape, wildlife, archaeology, architecture, heritage and history of East Dorset and Dorset as a whole.

Latest Income: £201,493
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Raven House Trust Limited

Beneficiary group, Environment

Provides food, furniture, household goods, to people in need. Enables recycling of furniture through a free collection service. The furniture is sold at affordable prices or given away to vulnerable individuals or families.

Latest Income: £199,774
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Newburn Riverside Recreation Association Limited

Environment, Leisure

OPERATION OF NEWBURN LEISURE CENTRE

Latest Income: £186,154
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Burton Renewal Fellowship

Environment, Religion, Social welfare

Advancement of the Christian faith,Worship of God.Relief of persons in need,hardship,distress.

Latest Income: £170,616
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Sudbury Common Lands Charity

Environment

ACCESS AND CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT OF THE SUDBURY RIVERSIDE, PLUS PROVISION OF BUILDING IN SUDBURY TOWN CENTRE AS AN OPERATIONAL BASE FOR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS.

Latest Income: £165,293
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many environment charities are there in the UK?

There are 393 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?

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is the largest by latest reported annual income (£195.0m). 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 £1.6bn 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 70.4%. 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 £3.3m. 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.