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.
Thames21 Limited
Environment, HeritageThames21 is an environmental charity that restores rivers across London and the Thames Basin to tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis, inspiring communities to enjoy, speak up for and look after them over the long term.
The National Academy For Social Prescribing
Environment, Health, LeisureWe are dedicated to the advancement of social prescribing through promotion, collaboration and innovation. We work to create partnerships, across the arts, health, sports, leisure, and the natural environment to promote health and wellbeing at a national and local level. We will champion social prescribing and the work of local communities in connecting people for wellbeing.
Avon Wildlife Trust
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentAvon Wildlife Trust is the largest local charity working to protect wildlife in the West of England area. With the support of 18,000 members, 800 volunteers plus corporate support, we are the largest local charity working to protect wildlife and inspire people.
Torbay Coast And Countryside Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, LeisureDedicated to conservation of natural environment of Torbay, provision of recreational facilities and environmental education. We manage 1700 acres of land, run a busy countryside events programme, lead school visits, helped by a substantial team of volunteers, carry out habitat management tasks, wildlife surveys and community involvement projects and advise other land managers on good practice.
Jamma International
Economic and community development, EnvironmentThe charitable activities are focussed on the Khomani San in Kalahari, conservation agriculture in Namibia, wildlife conservation in southern Africa and financial support to various UK registered charities in the fields of international conservation and/ or community development.
Environmental Defense Fund UK
Charitable activities, EnvironmentEnvironmental Defense Fund Europe seeks - the advancement of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment- the advancement of the education of the public with particular reference to the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment- promotion of sustainable development
Tnc UK Foundation Limited
Environment, ResearchOur focus is on non-confrontational, pragmatic, science-based programmes & solutions to build a world where biodiversity thrives & people conserve nature both for its own sake and for its ability to enrich human lives. The programmes TNC-UK supports will focus on globally significant lands, rivers, lakes, oceans and strategies to create more sustainable cities and stabilise the climate.
The Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Limited
EnvironmentThe Trust's vision is to make Herefordshire a place rich in wildlife. It seeks to achieve this through three principal programmes: Creating Wildlife Havens, Inspiring People and Fostering Sustainable Living and Acting as Wildlife Champions.
The Wildlife Hospital Foundation
Charitable activities, Environment, HealthThe main activities of the trust are the rescue, medical treatment, rehabilitation of wild birds and other animals in need of care and attention, and the education of the public in methods of treatment, nursing and conservation.
Lincolnshire Agricultural Society
Economic and community development, EnvironmentHold an annual Agricultural Show. Raise awareness and activate and respond to climate change amongst the whole community through the Epic project. Develop and maintain links with the educational sector to encourage participation and increased knowledge within the community, develop and maintain links with regional food producers, develop and maintain links within the community.
13 Rivers Trust
Environment, Health, Social welfareProvide one to one person centred support and empower the terminally ill and those reaching end of life. Service users are paired with a befriender to support him/ her with their personal, social and spiritual needs.Provide support, advice and grants for burials.Provide the necessary aid to people in Sylhet, who are living in poverty or any other forms of calamities
Leicestershire And Rutland Wildlife Trust Limited
EnvironmentPROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES OF LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND AND ENGAGING PEOPLE WITH NATURE.
Severn Rivers Trust
EnvironmentEnvironmental improvements, research, education and public awareness and activities with regard to the river Severn catchment.
Opportunity Green
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, SocietyOpportunity Green is an NGO working to unlock the opportunities from tackling climate change using law, economics and policy. Opportunity Green helps countries, civil society and business access the solutions that reduce emissions and bring enormous opportunities for economic development, improved health and increased democracy.
Norfolk Rivers Trust
EnvironmentThe organisation will conserve rehabilitate and improve the rivers streams watercourses and water impoundments of the catchments comprising the rivers of Norfolk including adjacent estuarine and coastal areas for the advancement of environmental protection and improvement for the benefit of the public.
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Environment, FacilitiesOur principal activities are: the acquisition and management of nature reserves; the collection and dissemination of biological data; the provision of advice and comment to authorities and land-managers; and the promotion of wildlife conservation through education programmes. The principal activity of the Trust's subsidiary trading company is that of consultancy services.
Freshwater Habitats Trust
EnvironmentOur mission is to excel in the understanding and conservation of ponds and all freshwater wildlife, securing their future for people to enjoy.
Count Us In
Environment, Social welfareCount Us In has the following charitable Objects: 1. Advance education 2. Relieve poverty by supporting such charitable causes as the trustees may from time to time determine 3. Promote sustainable development through: The preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources; The relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions
Rainforest Trust UK
Environment, Facilities, HousingRainforest Trust UK works in partnership with Rainforest Trust in the US to preserve and protect rainforests and other tropical habitat, particularly areas that are home to endangered species. We work in collaboration with trusted local NGOs and indigenous communities to place land under protection, either by land purchase or land designation as community forests or national parks.
Consumers International
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentAs the global campaigning voice for consumers, we are building a powerful international consumer movement to help protect and empower consumers everywhere. We promote the voluntary sector for the public benefit by supporting and promoting consumer rights and work on key issues such as consumer education, consumer policies, climate change and promoting proper regulation of products and services.
Heritage Concern Foundation
Charitable activities, EnvironmentThe charity gives grants to other charitable organisations registered in England and Wales who actively support the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment (including its Flora and Fauna)
Oceana UK
Associations, Charitable activities, Environment, HeritageOceana campaigns to protect and restore the world's oceans. Our teams of marine scientists, economists, lawyers and advocates win specific and concrete policy changes to reduce pollution and to prevent the irreversible collapse of fish populations, marine mammals, and other sea life.
Wimbledon And Putney Commons Conservators
Environment, Facilities, LeisureThe land under the jurisdiction of the Conservators is administered by the Conservators with a view to its preservation as an open space for the purposes of exercise and recreation. This is the principal object set out in the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871. It includes the management of the land and its flora and fauna.
Hawk Conservancy Trust Limited
EnvironmentThe relief of suffering of birds of prey in the South of England particularly Hampshire and Wiltshire, South Africa and the reintroduction of white backed vultures in Pakistan educating the public in the conservation of the birds and their habitat
Sangha Tri-National Trust Fund Limited
Environment, ResearchThe objects of the Charity are to promote the conservation of the physical, natural and social environment and to advance education and science in particular through conserving the natural environment and biodoversity of the trans-boundary forest complex called Sangha Tri-National; and, promoting the environmentally sustainable management of the natural resources and eco-development in the region.
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.