Conservation and sustainability `EN102`¶

Conservation and sustainability is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Environment category.

2,061 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.02% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	639	0.85%
£10k - £100k	538	0.79%
£100k - £250k	196	0.94%
£250k - £500k	116	1.18%
£500k - £1m	92	1.49%
£1m - £10m	143	1.68%
Over £10m	34	1.67%
Total	1,758	0.92%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,340	0.79%
oscr	676	2.71%
ccni	45	0.62%
Total	2,061	1.02%

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.’	£270,419,000
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.	£164,702,000
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	£164,702,000
Sustrans [Charity number: SC039263] To promote and encourage both in the UK and overseas for the public benefit 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.	£112,463,000
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.	£94,036,000
WWF-UK [Charity number: SC039593] The Charity's objects ('the Objects') are 3.1 the promotion of conservation of the natural environment and the sustainable use of natural resources and ecological processes, to include without limitation, fauna and flora, water, soils and other natural resources. and 3.2 the promotion of education in nature conservation, the natural environment and the sustainable use of natural resources. and 3.3 the promotion and support of scientific and educational studies, research and projects and publication of scientific and educational works.	£94,036,000
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	£82,496,000
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.	£82,496,000
The James Hutton Institute [Charity number: SC041796] to conduct and promote research in biological, social, economic and environmental sciences so as to deliver science, knowledge, innovation and services that contribute to advances in agriculture and other land uses. resource and environmental management. social, economic and environmental sustainability. food, energy and water security. education. and health and well-being in Scotland and internationally.	£56,838,000
THE NORTH OF ENGLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY [Charity number: 306077] To develop a substantial, expanding role in the conservation of global biodiversity and habitat enrichments and to support this through sustainable commercial activities, including managing Chester Zoo as a world class visitor attraction.Further details can be obtained via our Annual Report for 2021.	£50,680,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Greener Kirkcaldy Ltd [Charity number: SC041412] The company has been formed to benefit the KY1 and KY2 postcodes of the Kirkcaldy area of Fife with the following objects: 1) The advancement of community development, including the advancement of urban and rural regeneration. 2) The advancement of environmental sustainability. 3) The prevention or relief of poverty. In furtherance of the stated objects, the company may engage in Fife wide activity through project development, networking opportunities and partnership working.	£2,107,054
Six Mile Water Trust [Charity number: NI102285] The Trust aims to educate the public , institutions, associations , voluntary organisations , local authorities and government agency's. In the understanding of rivers , river corridors / catchments including the flora and fauna , biodiversity of river catchment environmental / aquatic management and protection . This is achieved through , training , on the ground work, including , clean ups , invertebrate monitoring , water sampling / monitoring , tree planting , in stream restoration ,invasive alien species monitoring and removal , presentations to schools ,local authorities and government agencies.	£1,936
ST ALBANS & DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION CIO [Charity number: 1193448] We support beekeeping by educating members of the public at public events, hold beekeeping awareness taster days & beginners courses, we also assist members in furthering their skills of the craft of Apiculture.	£27,082
THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE BEE-KEEPERS' ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 508171] Beekeeping activities. Education of public and shows. Pollination services.	£8,373
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation [Charity number: SC043026] ‘The organisation’s purposes are: To advance environmental protection and improvement, through the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment within Scotland, in particular but not exclusively by monitoring and protecting natural habitats and biodiversity, in the land and in the sea and establishing marine protected areas. and To advance education, with a particular focus on education relating to conserving, protecting and improving the physical and natural environment of Scotland through the dissemination of information about conservation, protection and improvement activities including waste, water and energy usage’	£224,190
WILD TOMORROW UK [Charity number: 1205193] Wild Tomorrow UK's mission is to save threatened and endangered species and the wild places they call home.We do this by protecting, restoring and rewilding habitat of high biodiversity value with a focus on Global Biodiversity Hotspots, Protected Areas and Wildlife Corridors. Our major project, in partnership with Wild Tomorrow Fund South Africa, is located in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa.
THE IDEAS PARTNERSHIP UK [Charity number: 1161389] By making grants and raising awareness: community capacity building to help the disadvantaged Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian community in South Eastern Europe (SEE) to meet their own needs and participate more fully; relief of poverty in disadvantaged communities in SEE; promotion of protection of the environment; advance education in SEE, generally and in the traditional folk cultures of the region.	£38,441
GROUNDWORK SOUTHWARK & LAMBETH [Charity number: 1048169] Promote conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment anywhere in the area of Southwark and Lambeth.To provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for those living in or working in or resorting to Southwark and Lambeth
DOVE VALLEY COMMUNITY PROJECT [Charity number: 1193032] To promote, for the benefit of the public, conservation, protection, improvement of the physical and natural environment and biological diversity of the Thistley Place Meadow Nature Reserve.	£5,590
CORNWALL AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY TRUST [Charity number: 1172467] To promote the conservation, protection and enhancement of the physical and natural environment including but not limited to agriculture, forestry and other rural enterprises and support the social and economic well-being of local communities within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and advance education and understanding in and around the Cornwall AONB.	£10,512