Environment EN¶
Environment is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Environment category.
3,836 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.89% 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 | 1,254 | 1.76% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,036 | 1.48% |
| £100k - £250k | 363 | 1.63% |
| £250k - £500k | 227 | 2.08% |
| £500k - £1m | 186 | 2.71% |
| £1m - £10m | 294 | 3.23% |
| Over £10m | 70 | 3.14% |
| Total | 3,430 | 1.78% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,690 | 1.57% |
| oscr | 1,059 | 4.27% |
| ccni | 87 | 1.21% |
| Total | 3,836 | 1.89% |
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: 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| WWF - UK [Charity number: 1081247] WWF-UK's mission is to prevent and reverse the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and reducing pollution and wasteful consumption. |
£92,466,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Uyeasound Waterfront Trust [Charity number: SC032404] (i) To advance the education of the public in the natural and built environment and the local history and heritage of South Unst and environs. (ii) To provide walks, pathways and other amenities for the public benefit. (iii) To advance the education of the public in horticulture by the provision of a garden. (iv) To maintain, preserve, protect and enhance the natural environment, flora and fauna. and (v) For such other charitable purposes as are for the benefit of the community of Uyeasound. |
£2,460 |
| STAINTON INSTITUTE [Charity number: 1125601] Provision of building for services/activities for the benefit of residents of Stainton Parish, including educational, leisure activities and entertainment.Peservation of historic building listed grade llPromotion and intergration of measures, technologies into historic buildings to reduce carbon footprints and where possible a net exporter of energy by use of renewable energy generation. |
£3,684 |
| Bennachie Centre Trust (SCIO) [Charity number: SC025431] 4.1 to advance the education of the public by the provision, construction and subsequent management of a centre for the environmental education, conservation and preservation of the flora, fauna, geology and history of the area around Bennachie. 4.2 to promote the recreational and educational benefit, and in the interest of the social welfare, of the public (both resident and visiting) of Aberdeenshire. |
£42,212 |
| ALLINGTON MILLENNIUM GREEN TRUST [Charity number: 1075165] The trust's purpose is to create and maintain Allington Millennium Green, which includes 'natural' areas where people can enjoy Nature and wildlife at first hand. It is intended to be a semi-wild area, where visitors can simply walk and sit, with no provision for formal recreation of any kind. There is a huge diversity of wild plants on the Green, and it is the richest habitat in this area. |
£4,878 |
| EVERGREEN 2000 TRUST [Charity number: 1077848] Conservation and protection of the natural environment and wildlife on sites of special importance in North West Slough on sites which together form the Burnham Grove Nature Reserve. |
£600 |
| Rebound [Charity number: SC039421] The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 the advancement of health through public participation in sport by providing and promoting active leisure pursuits including, but not exclusively, mountain biking, waking and horse riding 4.2 to advance public participation in sport by the provision of recreational facilities to improve accessibility to active leisure pursuits including, but not exclusively, mountain biking, waking and horse riding 4.3 to advance education and improve the economic potential and support rural regeneration to improve the life chances for children, young people, families and others 4.4 to advance environmental protection or improvement by, when possible, operating in an eco friendly manner in all activities while enjoying the built and natural environment and protecting it for future generations through sustainable practices |
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| WATFORD AND THREE RIVERS TRUST [Charity number: 1085518] Strengthening Watford's voluntary sector through leadership, support, advice and example. |
£4,471,137 |
| Carrick Coastal Rowing Club [Charity number: SC046983] The organisation?s purposes are: 4.1.To support the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the club will promote and support the building and use of coastal rowing boats in the Carrick area centred on the harbour at the village of Maidens. 4.2.To support advancement of public participation in sport, the club will promote coastal rowing as a healthy activity, which can be done safely by people of all ages at a level suited to their competence, experience and state of fitness and which in addition provides unique opportunities to be close to nature and wildlife. 4.3.To support the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the club will encourage members of the general public, and in particular local pupils to take part in the activities offered by the Club. This includes the Sea Cadets. |
£4,205 |
| GREEN BEAN TRUST [Charity number: 1196167] Green Bean Trust supports projects for the public benefit under three main strands: architectural and social heritage; woodlands, waterways and natural environments; and housing and skills. |
£13,275 |
| WETHERBY WEIR PRESERVATION TRUST CIO [Charity number: 1159389] The preservation, improvement and maintenance of the Weir and its riverside amenity for the use and enjoyment of the inhabitants of, and visitors to, the historic town of Wetherby. |
£2,613 |
