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Charities to protect the Planet

There is no greater challenge facing humanity than saving our planet from the ravages of pollution, habitat destruction and global warming. There are many excellent charities seeking to help address these issues, some operating at a local level, others at trying to spur technological advances and others to influence policy. For a curated list of causes and charities please visit: Tythe.org

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THE ORCHARD PROJECT (CAUSE) LTD

Established: 12 years
The Orchard Project is a charity dedicated to creating skilled communities to plant, care for and harvest fruit trees, connecting urban communities and increasing access to fruit. Their purpose is to create and restore community orchards, helping communities grow food locally, increasing access to fresh fruit, ....more
The Orchard Project is a charity dedicated to creating skilled communities to plant, care for and harvest fruit trees, connecting urban communities and increasing access to fruit. Their purpose is to create and restore community orchards, helping communities grow food locally, increasing access to fresh fruit, enhancing urban green spaces and creating cities with a high quality of life for inhabitants.

Spending: £608,587
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

FAUNA & FLORA INTERNATIONAL

Established: 31 years
FFI's vision is a sustainable future for the planet, where biodiversity is conserved effectively by the people who liveclosest to it, supported by the global community. Our mission is to conserve threatened species andecosystems worldwide. To achieve our mission, we work with partners to develop locally owned and ....more
FFI's vision is a sustainable future for the planet, where biodiversity is conserved effectively by the people who liveclosest to it, supported by the global community. Our mission is to conserve threatened species andecosystems worldwide. To achieve our mission, we work with partners to develop locally owned and sustainable conservation programmes which seek to enhance human well-being.

Spending: £25,595,941
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Scotland

THE RIVERS TRUST

Established: 18 years
To 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.

Spending: £3,910,302
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Area of operations: National

TREES FOR CITIES

Established: 29 years
Trees 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.

Spending: £4,041,686
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Area of operations: National

ASHDEN CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

Established: 19 years
To 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.

Spending: £2,058,220
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Area of operations: India, Kenya, Throughout England, Costa Rica, Mexico, Pakistan, Tanzania

NORTH WALES WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 59 years
Conserving and protecting wildlife in North Wales including by owning and/or managing nature reserves, educational activities with children and adults, and generally promoting awareness of wildlife. Publishing magazines and arranging educational meetings for our members. Liaising and co-operating with other wildlife ....more
Conserving and protecting wildlife in North Wales including by owning and/or managing nature reserves, educational activities with children and adults, and generally promoting awareness of wildlife. Publishing magazines and arranging educational meetings for our members. Liaising and co-operating with other wildlife trusts including Wildlife Trusts Wales and the Royal Society of Wildife Trusts.

Spending: £3,240,613
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Area of operations: Wales

CLIENTEARTH

Established: 27 years
ClientEarth apply their expertise in EU law, international law, common, and civil law to combat climate change and pollution, secure people's environmental rights and protect and restore habitats, wildlife and natural resources. They do this by driving strong action from governments; shifting financial flow; changing markets, trade and business practices; and empowering citizens and communities.

Spending: £21,635,509
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Area of operations: Worldwide

GLOBAL FEEDBACK LIMITED

Established: 9 years
Feedback is an environmental organisation campaigning to end food waste at every level. They catalyse action globally, working with governments, international institutions, businesses, NGOs, grassroots organisations and the public to change society's attitude toward wasting food. Their campaigns include feeding The ....more
Feedback is an environmental organisation campaigning to end food waste at every level. They catalyse action globally, working with governments, international institutions, businesses, NGOs, grassroots organisations and the public to change society's attitude toward wasting food. Their campaigns include feeding The 5000, the Gleaning Network and The Pig Idea.

Spending: £1,090,367
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE

Established: 11 years
Surfers Against Sewage is a national marine conservation and campaigning organisation that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife

Spending: £2,036,464
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Area of operations: National

UKHARVEST LIMITED

Established: 6 years
UKHarvest exists to prevent environmental damage by rescuing good food, preventing it going to landfill andfeeding people in need. We help support communities ? working collaboratively with the charities we supportby educating and providing great opportunities for economic and social well-being.

Spending: £986,281
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Area of operations: National

BLUE MARINE FOUNDATION

Established: 13 years
Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) exists to combat overfishing and the destruction of biodiversity through the creation of large-scale marine reserves and by delivering new models of sustainable fishing.

Spending: £6,208,722
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Area of operations: Saint Helena, Dorset, Devon, Hampshire, Belize, Chile, British Indian Ocean Territory, Maldives

PLANTLIFE INTERNATIONAL-THE WILD PLANT CONSERVATION CHARITY

Established: 26 years
Wild flowers, plants and fungi are the life support for all our wildlife and their colour and character light up our landscapes. But without our help, this priceless natural heritage is in danger of being lost. From the open spaces of our nature ....more
Wild flowers, plants and fungi are the life support for all our wildlife and their colour and character light up our landscapes. But without our help, this priceless natural heritage is in danger of being lost. From the open spaces of our nature reserves to the corridors of government, we work nationally and internationally to raise their profile, celebrate their beauty, and to protect their future.

Spending: £4,312,234
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Area of operations: National

ACTION FOR CONSERVATION

Established: 9 years
Action for Conservation educate young people about environmental conservation by running workshops and events in schools, providing learning materials, organising work experience placements, and building online networks to develop a proactive youth conservation movement in the UK

Spending: £1,130,053
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Area of operations: National

CUMBRIA WILDLIFE TRUST LTD

Established: 60 years
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the only voluntary organisation solely devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria. The Trust stands up for wildlife, creates wildlife havens, and seeks to raise environmental awareness.

Spending: £3,272,256
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Area of operations: Cumbria

KENT WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 58 years
Environmental, Conservation and Education

Spending: £7,321,000
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Kent

MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Established: 32 years
The Marine Conservation Society is the UK's only dedicated marine charity working solely to secure healthy and plentiful seas. By reducing beach litter, encouraging wider sale and purchase of sustainable seafood and creating areas of protection in our seas, just as there are on land. Through schools, industry, ....more
The Marine Conservation Society is the UK's only dedicated marine charity working solely to secure healthy and plentiful seas. By reducing beach litter, encouraging wider sale and purchase of sustainable seafood and creating areas of protection in our seas, just as there are on land. Through schools, industry, politicians and the public we're ensuring the seas are not out of sight and out of mind.

Spending: £4,766,803
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

SUSTAINABLE FOOD TRUST

Established: 11 years
The Sustainable Food Trust enables a transition to more sustainable food systems by working catalytically and collaboratively, through a combination of high-level lobbying, coalition building, public campaigning, education and media networking. This is based on three key pillars of work – policy advocacy, measuring ....more
The Sustainable Food Trust enables a transition to more sustainable food systems by working catalytically and collaboratively, through a combination of high-level lobbying, coalition building, public campaigning, education and media networking. This is based on three key pillars of work – policy advocacy, measuring and valuing sustainability and public awareness raising.

Spending: £1,516,947
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

THE WOODLAND TRUST

Established: 37 years
Our Objects are to conserve restore & re-establish trees & in particular broad leaved trees, plants and all forms of wildlife & thereby to secure & enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment.Our vision is a UK rich in native woods & trees for people & wildlife. Life's better with trees strengthening the role of woods & trees in our landscapes & ....more
Our Objects are to conserve restore & re-establish trees & in particular broad leaved trees, plants and all forms of wildlife & thereby to secure & enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment.Our vision is a UK rich in native woods & trees for people & wildlife. Life's better with trees strengthening the role of woods & trees in our landscapes & rekindling our love of them.

Spending: £68,647,000
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Area of operations: National

THE WILDLIFE TRUST FOR BIRMINGHAM AND THE BLACK COUNTRY LTD

Established: 40 years
The Wildlife Trust works to make the environment of Birmingham and the black country a better place for wildlife and people through environmental education, community involvement, ecological and practical work.

Spending: £1,293,988
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Area of operations: Birmingham City, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton

WILTSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED

Established: 50 years
Working to create Living Landscapes across Wiltshire, To lead and support the transition of society towards more sustainable living, To ensure our work is based on sound knowledge and evidence and use this to influence and inform decisions by others and to be widely recognised and respected for our work and to grow ....more
Working to create Living Landscapes across Wiltshire, To lead and support the transition of society towards more sustainable living, To ensure our work is based on sound knowledge and evidence and use this to influence and inform decisions by others and to be widely recognised and respected for our work and to grow our resources and increase support for our mission.

Spending: £4,391,612
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Area of operations: Swindon, Wiltshire

HUBBUB FOUNDATION UK

Established: 9 years
The Hubbub Foundation creates environmental campaigns with positive and playful designs that inspire people to make healthier, greener lifestyle choices. Their campaigns are designed to give people easy and actionable ways of living that are good for the environment, and their experimental approaches mean they are accessible so can be recreated anywhere by anyone.

Spending: £4,274,279
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Throughout England And Wales

SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 52 years
Suffolk 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 ....more
Suffolk 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.

Spending: £4,144,000
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Area of operations: Suffolk

SUSTAIN: THE ALLIANCE FOR BETTER FOOD & FARMING

Established: 30 years
Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming, advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote ....more
Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming, advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity. We represent around 100 national public interest organisations, and are independent from the agri-food industry.

Spending: £1,467,979
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 59 years
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust works for a Yorkshire rich in wildlife, valued and enjoyed by people. Through the support of our members and volunteers we remain a local charity working for local communities and wildlife.

Spending: £9,582,086
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Area of operations: National

LIFE CYCLE

Established: 24 years
Life Cycle UK helps people take up cycling as a way of bringing about social and environmental change. We run a range of practical projects and services that overcome the barriers to cycling. We also pioneer new ways of raising awareness of the many benefits cycling brings: to individuals, to communities and to the planet.

Spending: £1,036,239
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Area of operations: South Gloucestershire, Bristol City, Swindon, North Somerset, Bath And North East Somerset, Bournemouth, Derby City

WORLD LAND TRUST

Established: 32 years
World Land Trust is an international conservation charity that protects the world’s most biologically significant and threatened habitats acre by acre. Through a network of partner organisations around the world, they fund the creation of reserves and provide permanent protection for habitats and wildlife. Partnerships are developed with established and highly respected local organisations who ....more
World Land Trust is an international conservation charity that protects the world’s most biologically significant and threatened habitats acre by acre. Through a network of partner organisations around the world, they fund the creation of reserves and provide permanent protection for habitats and wildlife. Partnerships are developed with established and highly respected local organisations who engage support and commitment among the local community to protect the most endangered areas and species.

Spending: £8,156,000
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Area of operations: Colombia, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Vietnam, Gloucestershire, Mexico, Argentina, Belize, Costa Rica, Philippines, Armenia, Bolivia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, ....more
Area of operations: Colombia, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Vietnam, Gloucestershire, Mexico, Argentina, Belize, Costa Rica, Philippines, Armenia, Bolivia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, Ukraine

DEVON WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 60 years
Devon 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.

Spending: £5,156,394
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Devon

ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDERS NETWORK

Established: 4 years
EFN brings together trusts, foundations, family offices and individual donors. Our activities take place in the UK and include convening, research, publications and newsletters to foster more effective environmental philanthropy and encourage more support for environmental causes. Separately, we convene fundraisers ....more
EFN brings together trusts, foundations, family offices and individual donors. Our activities take place in the UK and include convening, research, publications and newsletters to foster more effective environmental philanthropy and encourage more support for environmental causes. Separately, we convene fundraisers and others in the sector to help them collaborate and learn from one another.

Spending: £442,714

Area of operations: Throughout England And Wales

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

Established: 6 years
Our vision is to see communities and their elected representatives across the UK come together to take decisive action on climate change.

Spending: £708,763
3Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

REAL FARMING TRUST

Established: 26 years
The Trust supports farming and food production projects that are economically sound, democratic, socially just, humane to animals, and promote the long-term protection of the biosphere

Spending: £548,213
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

SAND DAMS WORLDWIDE LIMITED

Established: 20 years
Sand Dams Worldwide supports some of the world’s poorest people to transform their own lives through water and soil conservation in drylands. They do this by supporting the application of sand dam technology in rural communities so they can gain access to clean water close to their homes and invest in sustainable ....more
Sand Dams Worldwide supports some of the world’s poorest people to transform their own lives through water and soil conservation in drylands. They do this by supporting the application of sand dam technology in rural communities so they can gain access to clean water close to their homes and invest in sustainable agriculture

Spending: £991,038
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: India, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini

SOMERSET WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 58 years
Managing 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.

Spending: £3,350,532
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Somerset

THE CHESHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED

Established: 60 years
Cheshire 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 ....more
Cheshire 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.

Spending: £2,677,971
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Wirral, Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Tameside, Stockport, Trafford, Halton, Warrington

THE LONDON WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 41 years
London 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.

Spending: £3,966,262
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: London

THE SURREY WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED

Established: 61 years
Working 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.

Spending: £5,159,317
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Surrey

GLOBAL GREENGRANTS FUND UK

Established: 10 years
Global Greengrants Fund UK makes grants to local communities to protect people and the environment, restore places and ways of life, and transform systems to create a sustainable future where people live with dignity and in harmony with the environment.

Spending: £1,629,943
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Tanzania, Canada, Uganda, Argentina, Armenia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras

REWILDING BRITAIN

Established: 8 years
Rewilding Britain's vision is to see rewilding flourishing across Britain, reconnecting us with the natural world, sustaining communities and tackling the species extinction crisis and climate emergency. Rewilding Britain champions rewilding and shares its expertise, it influences policy and legislation, it helps get locally-led initiatives off the ground and it connects people and organisations.

Spending: £841,477
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

DURHAM WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 51 years
Protection of wildlife and natural features and promotion of nature conservation within our area. Acting as a main focus for nature conservation within our area and providing means by which communities and individuals can become involved.

Spending: £2,287,783
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Darlington

MONTGOMERYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED

Established: 41 years
Since 1982, the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust has been the leading voluntary organisation promoting wildlife conservation in Montgomeryshire.The Trust currently manages and cares for 19 Nature Reserves within the county, totalling some 500ha in ....more
Since 1982, the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust has been the leading voluntary organisation promoting wildlife conservation in Montgomeryshire.The Trust currently manages and cares for 19 Nature Reserves within the county, totalling some 500ha in area. These reserves are a showcase of some of Montgomeryshire's finest remnants of prime wildlife habitat.

Spending: £1,018,356
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Area of operations: Powys

CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Established: 35 years
CSE is an independent national charity that was initiated in 1979. Our vision is a world where sustainability is second nature, carbon emissions have been cut to safe levels and fuel poverty has been replaced by energy justice.

Spending: £4,731,495
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

CLIMATE OUTREACH AND INFORMATION NETWORK

Established: 15 years
The Climate Outreach Information Network (COIN) is a charity formed in 2004 to directly engage the public about climate change. COIN inspires lasting changes in attitudes and behaviour through the use of innovative action learning methods and by ....more
The Climate Outreach Information Network (COIN) is a charity formed in 2004 to directly engage the public about climate change. COIN inspires lasting changes in attitudes and behaviour through the use of innovative action learning methods and by assisting people to communicate their own messages to their peers.

Spending: £1,508,087
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

GLOUCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 59 years
Wildlife Conservation

Spending: £4,369,937
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Area of operations: South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire

GREENPEACE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST

Established: 41 years
The Trust aims to achieve its objectives by funding work that includes education, scientific research, investigations and promoting sustainable development.In the medium to long term we are prioritising work in the areas of Climate change, Forests, and Oceans.We work closely with other Greenpeace entities around the ....more
The Trust aims to achieve its objectives by funding work that includes education, scientific research, investigations and promoting sustainable development.In the medium to long term we are prioritising work in the areas of Climate change, Forests, and Oceans.We work closely with other Greenpeace entities around the world so as to maximise the impact of our charitable work.

Spending: £8,489,109
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: China, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Austria, Islington, Russia

PROGRESSIVE FARMING TRUST LIMITED

Established: 42 years
The Progressive Farming Trust is committed to developing sustainable land management and food production systems based on organic/ agroecological principles; fostering knowledge exchange and influencing public debate with sound evidence, to help meet human nutritional needs with safe, affordable, high quality food ....more
The Progressive Farming Trust is committed to developing sustainable land management and food production systems based on organic/ agroecological principles; fostering knowledge exchange and influencing public debate with sound evidence, to help meet human nutritional needs with safe, affordable, high quality food that enhances the natural environment and ensures the health and wellbeing of all.

Spending: £1,221,096
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Area of operations: National

SUSSEX WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 61 years
Leading 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 ....more
Leading 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

Spending: £5,510,271
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Area of operations: East Sussex, West Sussex

THE HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED

Established: 59 years
The 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.

Spending: £1,412,894
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Area of operations: Herefordshire

THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 59 years
To 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

Spending: £8,104,000
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Area of operations: Lancashire

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT

Established: 18 years
The Climate Coalition is the UK's largest group of people dedicated to action on climate change and limiting its impact on the world's poorest communities. We are more than 100 organisations, from environment and development charities to unions, faith and community groups. We demand practical action by the UK to keep global warming as far as possible below the 2 degree C danger threshold.

Spending: £1,488,254
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Area of operations: National

WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST

Established: 29 years
WWT works to save wetlands for wildlife and for people by inspiring people to connect with and value wetlands and their wildlife, by demonstrating and promoting the importance and benefits of wetlands, by countering threats to wetlands and their wildlife, by creating and restoring wetlands and protecting key wetland ....more
WWT works to save wetlands for wildlife and for people by inspiring people to connect with and value wetlands and their wildlife, by demonstrating and promoting the importance and benefits of wetlands, by countering threats to wetlands and their wildlife, by creating and restoring wetlands and protecting key wetland sites and by savings threatened wetlands species.

Spending: £24,029,000
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

COMMUNITY FOREST TRUST

Established: 24 years
The 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.

Spending: £5,462,620
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Area of operations: National

RENEWABLE WORLD

Established: 16 years
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.

Spending: £3,129,627
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Bangladesh, Kenya, Brighton And Hove, Nepal, Nicaragua

THE 10:10 FOUNDATION

Established: 9 years
Our role is to provide a positive and compelling narrative that inspires action and support for environmental action, and to provide innovative, exciting yet practical projects that enable a mainstream constituency to take meaningful action to protect and enhance the environment for the benefit of the public both today and for future generations.

Spending: £1,393,344
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

WATFORD AND THREE RIVERS TRUST

Established: 22 years
Strengthening Watford's voluntary sector through leadership, support, advice and example.

Spending: £3,261,996
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Hertfordshire

NORFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 59 years
To 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.

Spending: £5,645,774
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Norfolk

SHROPSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 60 years
For the public benefit to safeguard and enhance biodiversity and sustainability and in particular1. to undertake and promote the conservation of wildlife species and their habitats including the maintenance, restoration and creation of such habitats;0001

Spending: £2,271,064
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Area of operations: Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

SIZE OF WALES

Established: 12 years
Size of Wales aims to engage the people in Wales in helping to protect an area of tropical forests totaling two million hectares, through direct fundraising with employers, individuals, companies and match funding the fundraising efforts of our partners. Size of Wales also raises awareness, in Wales and the wider UK, of the importance of tropical forests for the global climate.

Spending: £1,160,678
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Area of operations: Wales

THE ECOLOGY TRUST

Established: 20 years
Grant-making trust

Spending: £649,131
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Indonesia, Spain, Canada, Philippines

ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY UK

Established: 4 years
We 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 ....more
We 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.

Spending: £3,729,494

Area of operations: Throughout England And Wales, China, Cyprus, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, Burma, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Italy, Spain, France, Mozambique, Laos, Belgium, ....more
Area of operations: Throughout England And Wales, China, Cyprus, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, Burma, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, Italy, Spain, France, Mozambique, Laos, Belgium, Botswana, Czech Republic, Greece, Iceland, Japan, Malawi, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Tanzania, Zambia, Austria, Slovakia, Sweden, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Luxembourg

WEST CUMBRIA RIVERS TRUST LIMITED

Established: 12 years
To deliver environmental projects for the public benefit 'on the ground' in keeping with the 'wet feet' tradition of rivers trusts across England and Wales.

Spending: £1,409,315
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Cumbria

RAINFOREST TRUST UK

Established: 7 years
Rainforest 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. They 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.

Spending: £1,971,494
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Area of operations: Worldwide

THE GAIA FOUNDATION

Established: 36 years
Gaia works to revive bio-cultural diversity, to regenerate healthy ecosystems and to strengthen community ecological governance for climate change resilience. We work with partner organisations, communities and movements. Our activities focus on Food, Seed and Climate Change Resilience, Sacred Lands and Wilderness, Earth Jurisprudence, and looking Beyond Extractivism.

Spending: £1,088,880
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT WILDLIFE TRUST

Established: 61 years
The Trust exists to advance, promote and further conservation maintenance and protection of wildlife and its habitats, places of natural beauty, places of zoological, botanical, geographical, archaeological or scientific interest and features of ....more
The Trust exists to advance, promote and further conservation maintenance and protection of wildlife and its habitats, places of natural beauty, places of zoological, botanical, geographical, archaeological or scientific interest and features of landscape with geological, physiographical or amenity value in particular, but not exclusively in ways that further biodiversity.

Spending: £5,615,624
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Hampshire, Isle Of Wight

TEES VALLEY WILDLIFE TRUST LTD

Established: 42 years
Work with local authorities, businesses and others to protect, manage and enhance land for wildlife.Promote lifelong learning in environmental matters through a programme of education and training.Manage its nature reserves.Work with local partners to ensure that wildlife and natural places contribute to the ....more
Work with local authorities, businesses and others to protect, manage and enhance land for wildlife.Promote lifelong learning in environmental matters through a programme of education and training.Manage its nature reserves.Work with local partners to ensure that wildlife and natural places contribute to the environmental, social and economic regeneration of the Tees Valley.

Spending: £603,751
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Redcar And Cleveland, Stockton-on-tees

BBC MEDIA ACTION

Established: 24 years
BBC Media Action uses media and communication to reduce poverty and promote human rights, thereby enabling people to build better lives. We work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Central Asia. We have three main thematic areas: health, governance and humanitarian, and two subsidiary areas: education/livelihoods and climate.

Spending: £34,514,000
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Liberia, Burma, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Occupied ....more
Area of operations: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Liberia, Burma, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Turkey, Egypt, Estonia, Algeria, Tunisia, Belarus, Libya, Macedonia, Ukraine

CARBON180

Established: 7 years
Carbon180 is a new breed of climate-focused NGO partnering with policymakers, scientists and businesses around the globe to build a world that removes more carbon than it emits. They move carbon removal into the mainstream and catalyse its potential through increased funding for innovative technologies, new federal laws, and coalition building

Spending: $2,699,933
3Y Trend:

Area of operations: Worldwide

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRUST

Established: 22 years
EJF 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 ....more
EJF 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.

Spending: £2,867,150
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

INVISIBLE DUST

Established: 6 years
Invisible Dust works with leading artists and scientists to produce unique and exciting works of contemporary art and new scientific ideas exploring our environment and climate change.

Spending: £624,419
3Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

JULIES BICYCLE

Established: 10 years
Research: a research programme to quantify the environmental impacts of the arts and culture and to identify areas of specific concern. Capacity building: to provide an expert and comprehensive free set of resources covering all aspects of environmental sustainability. Thought leadership: our programme is designed to inspire arts leaders to take action on climate change and the environment.

Spending: £1,546,357
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

KEEP BRITAIN TIDY

Established: 25 years
Our Intent: To inspire the people of Britain to eliminate litter and end waste for now and future generations. We will fight for people's right to live and work in places they can be proud of and prosper in, acting as a catalyst for change.

Spending: £4,854,498
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY NETWORK TRUST

Established: 23 years
To advance, formally and informally, public participation in and public understanding and enjoyment of, the conservation of biological resources, together with their sustainable and wise use, by providing public access to biological records, data or information pertaining to the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of ....more
To advance, formally and informally, public participation in and public understanding and enjoyment of, the conservation of biological resources, together with their sustainable and wise use, by providing public access to biological records, data or information pertaining to the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Spending: £449,572
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

TRANSITION NETWORK

Established: 14 years
To support the Transition movement, amplify stories of community-led change, and nurture collaborations across difference to challenge us all to reimagine and rebuild our world.Transition Network works in service to the international movement of self-organising Transition groups and Hubs, and others who are creating community-led change for a sustainable and just future founded on wellbeing.

Spending: £649,132
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

CDP WORLDWIDE

Established: 15 years
CDP works with market forces to motivate companies to disclose their impacts on the environment and natural resources and take action to reduce them. CDP now holds the largest collection globally of primary climate change, water and forest-risk information and puts these insights at the heart of strategic business, investment and policy decisions.

Spending: £28,055,598
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: London

CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE

Established: 27 years
Through technology innovation, policy change, and thought leadership, the Clean Air Task Force drives impact to prevent climate change through realistic solutions. They have a unique position to apply pressure to some of the biggest contributors and effect change in the biggest influencers that aids in reduction of carbon and other climate warming emissions

Spending: $8,905,111
3Y Trend:

Area of operations: Worldwide

GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE

Established: 7 years
Good Food Institute are developing the roadmap for a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply. They identify the most effective solutions, mobilise resources and talent, and empower partners across the food system to make alternative proteins accessible, affordable, and delicious.

Spending: $13,273,604
3Y Trend:

Area of operations: Worldwide

OCEANA UK

Established: 16 years
Oceana 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.

Spending: £587,878
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

YORKSHIRE DALES RIVERS TRUST

Established: 18 years
River catchment conservation measures for the Yorkshire Dales Rivers, namely the Wharfe, Nidd, Ure and Swale. The YDRT also supports and sponsors research and education to inform the public of the importance river habitat conservation for supporting biodiversity, for improving water quality and for oublic recreation ....more
River catchment conservation measures for the Yorkshire Dales Rivers, namely the Wharfe, Nidd, Ure and Swale. The YDRT also supports and sponsors research and education to inform the public of the importance river habitat conservation for supporting biodiversity, for improving water quality and for oublic recreation and enjoyment.

Spending: £429,426
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: North Yorkshire

THE CLIMATE CHANGE ORGANISATION

Established: 19 years
The Climate Group's mission is to accelerate climate action to achieve a world of no more than 1.5 degrees C of global warming & greater prosperity for all. We do this by bringing together powerful networks of business & governments that shift global markets & policies. We focus on the greatest global ....more
The Climate Group's mission is to accelerate climate action to achieve a world of no more than 1.5 degrees C of global warming & greater prosperity for all. We do this by bringing together powerful networks of business & governments that shift global markets & policies. We focus on the greatest global opportunities for change, take innovation & solutions to scale, & build ambition and pace.

Spending: £11,443,708
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: China, India, United States

TNC UK FOUNDATION LIMITED

Established: 7 years
Our 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, ....more
Our 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.

Spending: £1,234,071
3Y Trend:

Area of operations: Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Oman, Ireland, ....more
Area of operations: Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Oman, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Saint Helena, United States Virgin Islands, Italy, Spain, Israel, Guernsey, Jersey, United States, Tanzania, Canada, Solomon Islands, Uganda, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Norway, Mozambique, Romania, South Africa, Zambia, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belize, Chile, Costa Rica, Iceland, Philippines, Eswatini, Mali, Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Chad, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jordan, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Vanuatu, Congo (Democratic Republic), Occupied Palestinian Territories, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Panama, Paraguay, Monaco, Uruguay, Madagascar, Portugal, Antarctica, Togo, Croatia, Fiji, Sweden, Turkey, Greece, Isle Of Man, Latvia, Lithuania, Lesotho, Botswana, Jamaica, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-bissau, South Sudan, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, South Korea, Taiwan, Peru, Algeria, Czech Republic, Dominica, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, Mauritius, Mongolia, Namibia, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Turkmenistan, British Indian Ocean Territory, Christmas Island, French Polynesia, Greenland, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie And Oeno Islands, Falkland Islands, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, Albania, Andorra, Antigua And Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bhutan, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Brunei, Burundi, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Finland, Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Hungary, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Moldova, Nauru, Palau, Qatar, St Kitts And Nevis, St Lucia, Saint Vincent, Samoa, San Marino, SÆo Tom‚ And Principe, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, Tonga, Trinidad And Tobago, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Serbia, Montenegro, East Timor, Kosovo, Akrotiri, American Samoa, Anguilla, Aruba, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cocos (KEELING) ISLANDS, Cook Islands, Easter island, Faroe Islands, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guam, Macau, Martinique, Mayotte, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, R‚union, Saint Barth‚lemy, Sint Maarten, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, South Georgia And South Sandwich Islands, Svalbard And Jan Mayen, Tokelau, Turks And Caicos Islands, Wallis And Futuna, Dhekelia

CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE

Established: 3 years
A network of local, place-based, philanthropic funds focussed on protecting, preserving and restoring the natural environment. Funds are operating in Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca (Spain); Tuscany (Italy); Argolic Gulf, Cyclades Islands, Ionian Islands (Greece); St Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados (West Indies); Sri ....more
A network of local, place-based, philanthropic funds focussed on protecting, preserving and restoring the natural environment. Funds are operating in Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca (Spain); Tuscany (Italy); Argolic Gulf, Cyclades Islands, Ionian Islands (Greece); St Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados (West Indies); Sri Lanka; and Devon and the Highlands & Islands of Scotland (UK).

Spending: £1,319,765

Area of operations: Greece

GREEN ACTION TRUST

Established: 21 years
'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

Spending: £2,861,549
3Y Trend:

Area of operations: North Lanarkshire

SOLAR AID

Established: 17 years
SolarAid combats poverty and climate change by providing access to solar lights in Africa to help catalyse solar markets and eradicate the kerosene lamp. We have created a social enterprise, SunnyMoney, who sell lights via sustainable school networks and local enterprises.

Spending: £2,438,054
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Uganda, Zambia, Malawi

C40 CITIES CLIMATE LEADERSHIP

Established: 6 years
C40 IS A NETWORK OF THE WORLD?S MEGACITIES COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE. C40 IS FOCUSED ON TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE AND DRIVING URBAN ACTION THAT REDUCES GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND CLIMATE RISKS, WHILE INCREASING THE HEALTH, WELLBEING AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES OF URBAN CITIZENS.

Spending: £8,285,297
3Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

SURVIVAL INTERNATIONAL CHARITABLE TRUST

Established: 49 years
We help tribal peoples defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures.

Spending: £2,332,665
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Colombia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, United States, Brazil, Central African Republic, Botswana, Cameroon, Peru, Congo

THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED

Established: 24 years
We support food and land projects that are ecologically, economically and socially conscious. We contribute to the wider movement that envisions a future where real food is produced by enlightened agriculture and access to it is equal.

Spending: £1,064,150
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

YOUNG PEOPLE'S TRUST FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Established: 10 years
YPTE is a charity that aims to create a better future by inspiring young people to look after our world. We provide free environmental information and education services to schools and young people. These include our website, free presentations in ....more
YPTE is a charity that aims to create a better future by inspiring young people to look after our world. We provide free environmental information and education services to schools and young people. These include our website, free presentations in schools, free publications for teachers, practical assistance with developing school grounds for environmental education, and awards and competitions.

Spending: £424,159
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

BIODYNAMIC AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Established: 9 years
To research, educate and promote knowledge of the Biodynamic concepts and methods initiated by Dr Rudolf Steiner for the betterment of farming, forestry and gardening.

Spending: £494,180
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: National

COMMUNITY ENERGY PLUS

Established: 25 years
Through our research, direct action and promotion of sustainable energy use and renewable power generation, we are working to lessen the impacts of climate change, relieve poverty and improve health outcomes. In better understanding existing energy use, our activities benefit the communities we work with, as they ....more
Through our research, direct action and promotion of sustainable energy use and renewable power generation, we are working to lessen the impacts of climate change, relieve poverty and improve health outcomes. In better understanding existing energy use, our activities benefit the communities we work with, as they learn to conserve and reduce demand and prepare for future energy challenges

Spending: £1,105,408
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Devon, Cornwall

TERRA PRAXIS

Established: 3 years
Our programs could accelerate the reduction of global carbon emissions by repurposing trillions of dollars of existing infrastructure to supply clean, affordable, and reliable energy to billions of people. TerraPraxis’ six programs are contributing to a paradigm shift in how many major entities—including governments, regulators, policy makers, industry leaders, reactor developers, ....more
Our programs could accelerate the reduction of global carbon emissions by repurposing trillions of dollars of existing infrastructure to supply clean, affordable, and reliable energy to billions of people. TerraPraxis’ six programs are contributing to a paradigm shift in how many major entities—including governments, regulators, policy makers, industry leaders, reactor developers, utilities, and philanthropists—tackle climate change.

Spending: £1,181,801

ARGYLL LOMOND AND THE ISLANDS ENERGY AGENCY

Established: 22 years
'It carries out activities or services itself'

Spending: £445,664
3Y Trend:

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL UK

Established: 24 years
Conservation International UK continue to work to attract voluntary donations to assist projects around the world and to preserve global biodiversity.

Spending: £5,022,419
5Y Trend:

Area of operations: Throughout England And Wales


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