Environment EN¶
Environment is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Environment category.
3,873 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.90% of all charities.
Keywords to find charities¶
UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.
The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:
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Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 1,314 | 1.84% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,051 | 1.49% |
| £100k - £250k | 356 | 1.59% |
| £250k - £500k | 233 | 2.10% |
| £500k - £1m | 190 | 2.73% |
| £1m - £10m | 303 | 3.30% |
| Over £10m | 69 | 3.07% |
| Total | 3,516 | 1.82% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,720 | 1.59% |
| oscr | 1,070 | 4.29% |
| ccni | 83 | 1.19% |
| Total | 3,873 | 1.90% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Islamic Relief Worldwide [Charity number: SC042020] ‘1.1 The Objects of the Charity are, as a practical manifestation and application of the humanitarian values inspired and guided by the Islamic faith, to promote for the public benefit: 1.1.1 the alleviation of human suffering for those who are the victims of war or natural disaster, trouble, inequalities, injustices or catastrophe and the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship by: a. providing humanitarian assistance and other means of saving lives. b. raising awareness and advocating for those in need. c. advancing conflict resolution and reconciliation. d. promoting religious and human harmony. 1.1.2 To promote sustainable development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs for the benefit of the public by:- a. the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources. b. the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities. c. the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. 1.1.3 to advance and promote education by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. 1.1.4 to advance health by the provision of financial or other assistance, including medicines, hospitals and other means, in each case for the public benefit anywhere in the world. and 1.1.5 the advancement of such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined and agreed by the Trustees.’ |
£271,466,000 |
| CANAL & RIVER TRUST [Charity number: 1146792] Canal & River Trust is the charitable operator and guardian of 2,000 miles of historic waterways across England and Wales. In addition to caring for the waterways so that they are available for the public to enjoy, the Trust maintains the nations' third largest collection of listed heritage structures, as well as museums, archives, and hundreds of important wildlife sites. |
£232,600,000 |
| QUADRATURE CLIMATE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1187301] QCF is an independent foundation focused on the urgent challenge of climate change, funding innovative, science-led solutions that reduce carbon emissions, remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and help the world's most vulnerable people respond to the impacts of climate change, all in pursuit of a climate-resilient future. |
£221,729,288 |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS [Charity number: 207076] To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit by conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend,protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats.To raise public understanding and awareness,and to provide information on,such matters.To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment |
£194,964,000 |
| Royal Society for the Protection of Birds [Charity number: SC037654] 1. The Objects shall be: 1) To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by: a. conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend. b. protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats. And, in furtherance of that primary objective, to raise public understanding and awareness of, and to provide information on, such matters. 2) To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment. |
£194,964,000 |
| Mercy Corps Europe [Charity number: SC030289] The objects of the Company are:- (a) the relief of poverty. (b) the advancement of health. (c) the advancement of community development. (d) the saving of lives. (e) the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. and (f) the advancement of environmental protection |
£173,818,407 |
| Historic Environment Scotland [Charity number: SC045925] (1) Historic Environment Scotland has the general function of investigating, caring for and promoting Scotland?s historic environment. (2) In exercising its general function, Historic Environment Scotland has the following particular functions? (a) identifying and recording the historic environment, (b) understanding and interpreting the historic environment, (c) learning about, and educating others about, the historic environment, (d) protecting and managing the historic environment, (e) conserving and enhancing the historic environment. (3) Historic Environment Scotland also has the function of managing its collections as a national resource for reference, study and research. (4) In exercising that function, Historic Environment Scotland has the following particular functions? (a) preserving, conserving and developing its collections, (b) making the collections accessible to the public and to persons wishing to carry out study and research, (c) exhibiting and interpreting objects in the collections. |
£144,621,000 |
| AKO FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1151815] The Foundation's main activity is to make grants to UK charities and for charitable purposes elsewhere in the world. The priority areas for its grants are initiatives and projects which improve education, promote the arts and combat the climate emergency. The Foundation does not seek applications for grants and will not make grants in response to unsolicited applications received. |
£119,980,000 |
| Walk Wheel Cycle Trust [Charity number: SC039263] 2 Objects 2.1 The Objects of the Charity are the promotion of health and the protection of the natural environment, both in the UK and overseas, for the public benefit through the development in the community of, and the provision of safe routes, paths and facilities for, cycling, walking and other forms of low energy transport and to undertake and carry on projects and activities of a charitable nature which will assist in promoting healthy recreation, the protection of the environment and the conservation of energy resources. |
£110,673,000 |
| THE WOODLAND TRUST [Charity number: 294344] 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. |
£89,379,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Lagan Navigation Trust Ltd [Charity number: NI101532] The Navigation is a Scheduled Monument of regional importance. The objective is to reopen the Navigation - Belfast to Lough Neagh works c£100M delivered over 15 years. OBJECTIVES Ensure work is informed by fits the Pf G addresses the objectives of our partners and stakeholders; addressing poverty, social exclusion and climate change. Develop an historic and cultural asset recognised locally, regionally and nationally as having potential to make a contribution to NIs economy; Ensure that the Trust is resourced to deliver a complex programme of work; Trusts Operational Area (OA) 300000 people in 64 sq miles With 141 schools, 35K+ pupil population, 7 railway stations. We do this by; Conserving, managing & interpreting the natural, built, cultural and industrial heritage of the Navigation; Develop a digital history of the Lagan Navigation – ‘Just Add Water’ Restoring the historic structures of existing locks ; Reinstatement of towpaths and new paths between Belfast and Lough Neagh; Connect and extend the National Cycle Route Number 9 giving wider connectivity throughout N I; Facilitating linkages between the Navigation, communities and public transport; and between existing facilities and additional ones e.g. links to villages in rural areas; Re-watering the Navigation through reinstating or repairing the weirs associated with each lock and lateral canal built in the 18th century to enable navigation; Canalised linkage to the Maze Long Kesh Site; Contribute to community health and well being - access to leisure, sporting and recreational pursuits; Provide facilities for visitors, walkers cyclists mooring points to enable water bases activities, features attractions; Defining the potential for positive social impact in local communities; Examining the potential on climate change in the Lagan Valley working with an EU initiative seeking to design natural water retention measurers in flood plains. The Waterways College (TWC) development. |
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| THE CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERS [Charity number: 278104] CIBSE publishes authoritative, internationally recognised Guidance and Codes and sets the criteria for best practice in building services engineering, with particular emphasis on the response to climate change. CIBSE accredits courses of study in further and higher education, approves work-based training programmes and provides routes to full professional registration. |
£11,083,626 |
| Friends Of Kelvingrove Park [Charity number: SC033365] 1 - To stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history, wildlife, character and environment of Kelvingrove Park and its surroundings. 2 - To seek, by lawful and democratic means, to protect the green space of the park for its environmental, social, educational and health benefits. 3 - To encourage the preservation of features of general public amenity or historic interest. 4 - To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting Kelvingrove Park. |
£13 |
| ULEY MILLENNIUM GREEN TRUST [Charity number: 1072154] The Charity manages the Millennium Green and its environs to:-i) Provide for and encourage the relaxation and informal recreation of residents and visitors. ii) Enhance the "natural" areas by creating a wildflower meadow where wildlife and flora can flourish.iii) Provide an area for community events and celebrations. |
£2,559 |
| THOMAS DEANE TRUST [Charity number: 1179182] Our four themes for grants are: wildlife particularly in Shropshire, Suffolk and Hampshire; music, specifically community music, and community arts more generally; advice and information work; end of life care and how it can be improved.We want to deliver outcomes. Our interests are projects we can learn from, less popular work, projects that might have a big impact and cross theme work. |
£2,100 |
| WOOTTON CONSERVATION TRUST [Charity number: 1070246] manages County Wildlife Site with public access |
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| KPANDO DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1126632] The relief of poverty and sicknessThe preservation and protection of public healthThe advancement of educationThe preservation and protection of the environment |
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| East Loch Lomond Community Trust (SCIO) [Charity number: SC046891] 4.1. To advance the range of social, fitness and leisure opportunities available to the local and wider communities. 4.2. To advance citizenship though volunteering opportunities and environmental improvement by managing recreational facility. 4.3. To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. 4.4. To advance arts, heritage, culture and heritage including lifelong learning. |
£17,272 |
| THE GRANGE AREA TRUST [Charity number: 1167347] Implementing the third year of the land management programme on Widmer Fields. Raising funds from local residents and grant giving bodies to carry out programme of work. Raising awareness of Grange Area Trust throught its website, communicating with the public via local newsletters, circuclar, personal preentations and noticeboards. |
£16,431 |
| Climate Outreach [Charity number: 1123315] 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. |
£1,006,781 |
