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Discover 2,109 Environment charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

2,109
Charities
£3,565,852,575
Total Income
£1,355,837
Avg Income
84.8%
Program Ratio

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

The Allerton Research And Educational Trust

Environment

Under a Scheme made by the Charity Commission on 8 March 2006, the charity is treated as forming part of The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (1112023) for the purposes of registration and accounting

Latest Income: £1,554,337
Areas of Operation: Leicestershire
Status: Registered
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The Froglife Trust

Environment, Heritage

The Charity's primary objective is to promote the conservation and welfare of amphibians and reptiles in the UK and anywhere else in the world. This includes habitat reclamation, remediation and restoration.The Charity's secondary objective is to promote education amenity and research activities for the benefit of the public at large relevant to amphibians and reptiles.

Latest Income: £1,548,094
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Earth Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Heritage

To advance public education in wildlife, countryside conservation, different farming and forestry methods and the effect of these on the environment and wildlife and to promote research into the same;To promote the sustainable conservation, restoration and protection of the environment, biodiversity and countryside heritage;For such other charitable purpose as the trustees may think fit.

Latest Income: £1,533,214
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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River Action UK

Economic and community development, Environment

To raise awareness on river pollution and apply pressure on industrial and agricultural producers to take greater responsibility for remedying the adverse environmental impact their supply chains are having on the health of our UK rivers.

Latest Income: £1,530,586
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Countryside Regeneration Trust

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Research

The Countryside Restoration Trust is the UK's leading charity promoting wildlife-friendly farming and campaigning for a living, working countryside. The Trust believes that wildlife is integral to good farming. That philosophy is put into practice on over 1500 acres of working farms, small holdings and woodland across the country.

Latest Income: £1,498,564
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Brymbo Heritage Trust

Economic and community development, Environment, Heritage

To restore Brymbo's purpose by turning a decaying underused area into a nationally recognised visitor/educational centre and to provide studios, apprentice workshops and office spaces for start up businesses. By this re-use of our historical industrial buildings for this wide variety of purposes the Trust aims to promote the social and economic regeneration of Brymbo.

Latest Income: £1,496,308
Areas of Operation: Wrexham
Status: Registered
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Lion Landscapes

Environment

Lion Landscapes is the largest grassroots lion conservation project in the world, operating in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to develop programmes that support people, lions, their prey and habitat in order to build a better future for people and wildlife, Our aim is to stop the loss, reduce the cost and unlock the value of living with wild carnivores.

Latest Income: £1,458,083
Areas of Operation: Kenya
Status: Registered
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Falklands Conservation

Arts, Environment, Facilities, Research

Falklands Conservation protects the wildlife of the Falkland Islands which is its area of operation. Among other things it undertakes scientific research, owns nature reserves, improves native habitats, advises the Falkland Islands Government on environmental issues, produces publications on the Islands' wildlife and runs a nature club for young Islanders.

Latest Income: £1,413,734
Areas of Operation: Falkland Islands
Status: Registered
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The Pangea Trust

Environment, Heritage

To support the wellbeing of elephants and other animals, and to provide sanctuary to those in need in Europe. To raise awareness and advocate for reform that results in improved living conditions for such animals, as well as conservation of species and their natural habitats anywhere in the world. To protect and restore local biodiversity in areas where Pangea operates.

Latest Income: £1,407,277
Areas of Operation: Portugal
Status: Registered
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The RSPCA Danaher Animal Home

Environment, Housing, Social welfare

The ownership and operation of an animal shelter to provide a temporary refuge for companion animals rendered homeless, to rehome such animals and to arrange veterinary treatment as necessary. To act as a holding station for sick or injured wildlife until they are fit to return to the wild

Latest Income: £1,404,811
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Caia Park Partnership Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Health, Housing, Social care

Charity Activities:Employment Training and SupportCommunity Enterprises - Day Care Nursery, Caia Crafts, ATC, Catering services, Wrex Recycling VolunteeringYouth Services Mental Health and Learning Disability SupportTenancy and housing related support Adult Day Care Centre.

Latest Income: £1,398,360
Areas of Operation: Wrexham
Status: Registered
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Contaminated Land: Applications In Real Environments

Environment

CL:AIRE's objectives are: to advance education and promote study and research for the benefit of the public about the protection of the environment generally, and without limitation the remediation of contaminated land; and to promote the consevation, rehabilitation, reclamation and improvement of the physical and natural environments for the benefit of the public in the United Kingdom.

Latest Income: £1,379,575
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Botanical Society Of Britain And Ireland

Environment

THE BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND IS THE SUCCESSOR BODY OF THE BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF THE BRITISH ISLES (CHARITY NO 212560) AND COMMENCED ACTIVITIES ON 1 NOVEMBER 2013. ITS PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL BOTANISTS TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH INTO THE TAXONOMY, ECOLOGY, BIOGEOGRAPHY AND CONSERVATION OF THE BRITISH AND IRISH FLORA.

Latest Income: £1,372,222
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Renewable World

Economic and community development, Environment, Social welfare

Renewable World tackles poverty through renewable energy. It works in East Africa and South Asia to promote affordable reliable energy services for poor consumers to improve income generation, enterprise development, health & education. Our unique relationship with the Renewable Energy industry allows us to leverage skills, expertise and resources to support and develop our work.

Latest Income: £1,357,506
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Gwent Wildlife Trust LTD

Charitable activities, Environment

Gwent Wildlife Trust has a vision of an environment rich in wildlife for everyone. We work to rebuild biodiversity and engage people with their environment. We manage land, campaign for wildlife, provide advice and promote enjoyment and appreciation of wildlife.

Latest Income: £1,335,483
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Producers Direct

Environment

We work with smallholder farmers in Africa and Latin America to develop innovative solutions to the challenges they face. Activities include strengthening the capacity of smallholders to adapt to climate change; enhance on-farm productivity and incomes; strengthen governance and leadership; improve farmer-to-farmer communications and knowledge sharing.

Latest Income: £1,328,698
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Downforce Trust

Environment

The Downforce Trust promotes action on climate change, specifically through funding research and programmes designed to accelerate the deployment and scaling of known technologies. The Trust has a particular interest in carbon drawdown using nature-based solutions as these are available and scalable today.

Latest Income: £1,326,773
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Chem Trust

Environment

CHEM Trust works to protect humans and wildlife from harmful chemicals CHEM Trust's vision is a world where humans and wildlife co-exist with a sustainable chemical industry, and where chemicals play no part in causing impaired reproduction, deformities, disease, or deficits in neurological function.

Latest Income: £1,316,192
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Valentine Charitable Trust

Economic and community development, Environment

To apply income and capital towards such charitable purposes as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit. In particular, (but without limitation), (i) the provision of such amenities and facilities for the benefit of the public as are not provided from public funds and (ii) the protection and safeguarding of the countryside and wildlife and the control and reduction of pollution.

Latest Income: £1,309,554
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Conservation International UK

Environment

Conservation International UK continues to work to attract voluntary donations to assist projects around the world and to preserve global biodiversity.

Latest Income: £1,305,858
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Secret World Wildlife Rescue

Beneficiary group, Environment

Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. We do this by: Providing a public rescue, rehabilitation and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife; educating the public, delivering conservation projects, disseminating data and delivering professional training.

Latest Income: £1,299,264
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Back On The Map Limited

Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Housing, Leisure

Promoting and facilitating social, physical and economic development in Hendon. Objectives are the relief of unemployment, advancement of education, provision and improvement of housing, provision of recreational facilities, protection of the environment, provision of health facilities, promotion of public safety, prevention of crime and other means from time to time determined by the trustees.

Latest Income: £1,291,283
Areas of Operation: Sunderland
Status: Registered
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The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation

Charity and VCS support, Environment

The Foundation is currently focusing on raising funds and actively working for the survival of tigers, elephants, rhinos and other critically endangered mammals in the wild. The Foundation concentrates its focus on field projects where even limited funding makes a real difference to the survival of wildlife and their habitat. It also runs active enforcement, training and education projects.

Latest Income: £1,261,717
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Climate Parliament

Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Environment

Educate and inform MPs regarding climate change and policy options for promoting renewable energy. Collaborate with development agencies to build capacity of parliaments in developing countries to make policy on climate and clean energy. Build up a network of interested MPs in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Latest Income: £1,259,630
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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The Carbon Literacy Trust

Arts, Environment

The Carbon Literacy Project was created to deliver on an objective in Manchester's climate plan to offer everyone who lives, works or studies in the city a day's worth of learning about climate change. This unique and ambitious project is now expanding to underpin action to reduce emissions and accelerate growth in the low-carbon economy across the UK and beyond.

Latest Income: £1,250,787
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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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.