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.

2,276 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.12% 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	692	0.97%
£10k - £100k	617	0.88%
£100k - £250k	210	0.94%
£250k - £500k	129	1.18%
£500k - £1m	100	1.46%
£1m - £10m	169	1.86%
Over £10m	45	2.02%
Total	1,962	1.02%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,503	0.88%
oscr	728	2.94%
ccni	45	0.62%
Total	2,276	1.12%

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
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
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
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.	£92,466,000
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.	£84,205,000
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	£84,205,000
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.	£63,134,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
GREENSIDE GREENWAY [Charity number: 1197601] Working around the town of Pudsey we aim to promote and encourage for the public benefit in the community, the development & provision of safe routes, paths and facilities for cycling, walking and other forms of low energy transport and to undertake and carry out projects and activities of a charitable nature which will assist in promoting healthy recreation and the protection of the environment.	£2,637
PATT FOUNDATION LTD [Charity number: 1117158] PATT Foundation currently works to campaign for better environmental practices, take action against climate change, implement small to medium tree planting projects as well as set up tree nurseries, provide environmental education. The charity also supports veterans welfare via nature based therapy courses and engagement on nature based tasks to support post traumatic growth.	£673,839
THE OTTERHEAD ESTATE TRUST COMPANY LIMITED [Charity number: 1191340] To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and to enhance the natural beauty and amenity of the Otterhead Estate. To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Otter head Estate and its flora and fauna.	£30,216
Newmains Community Trust Ltd [Charity number: SC042980] 4. The company's objects are: (I) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Newmains and district without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions by encouraging a common effort to reduce poverty, advance education and to provide facilities, (or assist in the provision of facilities), in the interest of social welfare and other leisure-time occupation so that their conditions of life may be improved. (II) To improve the health and well-being of all the inhabitants of the community and (III) To promote the preservation and conservation of the environment in Newmains and district for the public benefit.	£427,215
CHEADLE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB (CIO) [Charity number: 1209797] SUCH PURPOSES AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE IN ENGLAND AND WALES, INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR:THE ADVANCEMENT OF CITIZENSHIP BY;PROMOTING THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP;ENCOURAGING MEMBERS TO TAKE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN THE CIVIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND MORAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY;PROVIDING A FORUM FOR THE OPEN DISCUSSION OF ALL MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST; PROVIDED THAT PARTISAN POLITICS AND SECTARIAN RELIGION SHALL NOT BE DEBATED BY MEMBERS;ENCOURAGING SERVICE-MINDED PEOPLE TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY WITHOUT PERSONAL REWARD AND ENCOURAGING THE PROMOTION OF HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS IN COMMERCE, INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONS, PUBLIC WORKS AND PRIVATE ENDEAVOURS;SUPPORTING YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;PROMOTING THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY ASSOCIATING WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF PEOPLE IN LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES;PROMOTING VOLUNTEERING;THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN AID AND DISASTER RELIEF;THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR THE SAVING OF LIVES BY PREVENTING AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS, ASSISTING DISABLED PEOPLE TO LEAD INDEPENDENT LIVES OR HELPING TO PREVENT OR MANAGE HEALTH ISSUES;PROMOTING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT; AND/ORPROMOTING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION.
Hogganfield Community Trust [Charity number: SC047689] The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement by clearing, enhancing and maintaining the community woodland for the benefit of all residents of Willowpark and Meadowview estates 4.2 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement by ensuring the preservation and conservation of the natural environment and the conservation or protection of indigenous wildlife living within this woodland. 4.3 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement by enabling members and residents to come together as a community and protect this valuable biodiverse environmental green space	£30,000
SOCIAL CARBON FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1210037] Social Carbon Foundation develops and manages holistic, nature-based standards and methodologies that mitigate climate change, enhance biodiversity, and support sustainable livelihoods. Our standards are applied by local communities and project developers globally to raise funds through environmental markets.
Energy Agency [Charity number: SC029479] The company's objects are to advance environmental protection and to advance the education of the public in the fields of energy conservation and efficiency and pollution reduction by promoting awareness of, and encouraging the adoption of, practices which are directed towards increasing the more efficient use of energy, the use of renewable energy sources and the use of less polluting fuels.	£8,178,841
ZERO CARBON WORLD LIMITED [Charity number: 1141347] The company was formed to advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and to conserve, improve and protect the physical and natural environment for the public benefit by promoting the reduction of energy wastage, renewable energies, the use of low carbon means of transport and reforestation.	£2,561
JORDANS ENVIRONMENT TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 266926] Protection of the environment around Jordans Village, Buckinghamshire UK and provision of small grants for amenities in the area	£3,817