Environment EN¶
Environment is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Environment category.
3,871 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 | 1,316 | 1.85% |
| £10k - £100k | 1,061 | 1.51% |
| £100k - £250k | 364 | 1.61% |
| £250k - £500k | 231 | 2.07% |
| £500k - £1m | 187 | 2.68% |
| £1m - £10m | 303 | 3.30% |
| Over £10m | 70 | 3.10% |
| Total | 3,532 | 1.82% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 2,711 | 1.58% |
| oscr | 1,077 | 4.31% |
| ccni | 83 | 1.18% |
| Total | 3,871 | 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 |
| 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: SC038885] The objects of the Trust (the 'Objects') are to conserve restore and re-establish trees and in particular broad leaved trees, plants and all forms of wildlife and thereby to secure and enhance the enjoyment by the public of the natural environment |
£89,379,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| WORCESTER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP [Charity number: 1193048] The WEG is enhancing biodiversity in Worcester and environs. We help residents to understand more about and connect with nature. |
£5,162 |
| South Kintyre Development Trust [Charity number: SC042018] The company's main purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The company's purposes are: 4.2 To provide or advance the accessibility of recreational , facilities, and/or organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the Community and public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Community. 4.3 Advancement of citizenship or Community development, including rural or urban regeneration . 4.4 To advance the provisions for educational opportunities in the Community relating to environment, culture, heritage and/or history 4.5 To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, sustainable development and conservation of the natural environment, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the Community and/or the preservation of buildings or sites of architectural, historic or other importance to the Community. |
£158,243 |
| ECOSENTIENCE CIO [Charity number: 1210865] THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT BY (I) PROMOTING BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN ORDER TO DRIVE HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS; (II) UTILISING EMERGING TECHNOLOGY, SUCH AS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING TOOLS, TO RESEARCH WOODLAND CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND THE IMPORTANCE OF FUNGI TO THE WOODLAND ECOSYSTEM; AND (III) DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOCUSING ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ANCIENT WOODLANDS AND FUNGI, THEREBY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND PROMOTING ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION. |
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| WILD ABOUT BRITAIN [Charity number: 1104184] Wild About Britain has developed one of the largest online communities for wildlife, the environment and the great outdoors within the UK with over 50,000 members and 3 million visitors a year |
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| FRIENDS OF FELTHAM GREEN [Charity number: 1214618] The Friends of Feltham Green comprises a group of local residents and volunteers who help look after Feltham Green and the Freddie Mercury memorial garden. We want our historic and much-loved green space in the centre of Feltham to be a wonderful destination for people of all ages to relax and enjoy the planting and wildlife. |
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| THE COURTYARD FARM TRUST [Charity number: 282439] The Courtayrd Farm Trust funds charitable activity in the Parish of Ringstead, nature conservation work in Norfolk, manages Holme Marsh SSSI jointly with the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, and encourages public access to Courtyard Farm. We occasionally fund more general chaitable activity, but only with small, one-off grants. We do not fund individuals. At present our income is fully committed. |
£24,219 |
| BARNET REUSE CENTRE LIMITED [Charity number: 1140541] FURNITURE RECYCLING AND REUSE, VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DIFFICULTIES OR THE LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED. OUR CHARITY DIVERTS OVER A 100 TONNES OF FURNITURE PER YEAR AWAY FROM LANDFILL AND HAS A TWO TIER PRICING SYSTEM, HEAVILY DISCOUNTED FOR THOSE IN RECEIPT OF BENEFITS. |
£473,887 |
| Blackwood Estate Community Association SCIO [Charity number: SC049354] 4 The organisation?s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of citizenship and community development by providing an area of public access in which we can partner with other local community organisations, bringing local residents together and enabling greater community cohesion in our village. 4.2 The provision of recreational activities, by enabling local residents to walk from their village on public paths to a wild, secluded woodland of natural beauty for general recreation. 4.3 The advancement of environmental protection and improvement, by permanently safeguarding an area of natural woodland, situated in an extremely historic site from future housing development and habitat loss. |
£34,302 |
| The Maggie Fleming Animal Hospice and The Karass Sanctuary [Charity number: SC046918] Purposes 1. The organisation’s charitable purposes are to advance animal welfare by operating a dedicated animal hospice and sanctuary that. 4.1 provides lifelong sanctuary care to farmed animals and companion animals, and end-of-life care to abandoned and/or unwanted terminally ill animals, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met through compassionate, tailored, and appropriate personal and veterinary support. 4.2 prevents or alleviates suffering of terminally ill animals by delivering palliative care that meets their physical and emotional needs during the final stages of life. 4.3 responds to evolving needs in animal rescue and welfare, recognising the changing societal landscape and increasing complexity of cases, including the provision of long-term sanctuary care for dogs and cats who are unsuitable for rehoming due to emotional, medical, or environmental needs, and who require specialist housing, care, and understanding. 4.4 promotes education and public awareness by serving as a centre of information and innovation in the care of farmed animals, the welfare of animals requiring end-of-life support, and the shifting public perception of animal rescue and sanctuary work. and 4.5 supports wildlife welfare by providing emergency triage and transport services for injured or distressed wild animals, in collaboration with veterinary professionals and experienced wildlife rehabilitators, and by offering soft-release environments for rehabilitated wild birds, particularly raptors, to aid their reintegration into the wild. |
£136,536 |
| SHERIFFHALES AND COMMUNITIES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMITTEE [Charity number: 1176923] The distribution of Community benefit payments received from Sheriffhales CIC to approved projects in the Parish |
