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.

2,298 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 1.13% 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	739	1.04%
£10k - £100k	629	0.89%
£100k - £250k	212	0.95%
£250k - £500k	133	1.20%
£500k - £1m	103	1.48%
£1m - £10m	172	1.87%
Over £10m	45	2.00%
Total	2,033	1.05%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,514	0.88%
oscr	740	2.97%
ccni	44	0.63%
Total	2,298	1.13%

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: 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
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
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.	£89,335,000
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.	£89,335,000
SRUC [Charity number: SC003712] The objects for which the Institution is established are, for the benefit of the public in Scotland and elsewhere, to advance education, science and environmental protection and improvement and in furtherance of these purposes the Institution will:- 4.1.1 equip, carry on, maintain and develop a college or school or schools having as its, or their, main objects the provision of tertiary education and in particular the teaching and study of, advice on and research into the Natural Economy and so improving knowledge, training and skill levels and encouraging entrepreneurial activity, and to provide appropriate business support, in Natural Economy-related opportunities across rural Scotland. 4.1.2 expand research and education capacity in relation to the Natural Economy, developing stronger partnership working between all stakeholders including public bodies. 4.1.3 support and encourage rural communities endowed with significant Natural Economy assets to develop sustainability and inclusivity based on those assets. and 4.1.4 encourage people and communities across Scotland to grasp the opportunities of the Natural Economy to deliver a green recovery based on high quality natural capital assets. 4.2 In this clause, as elsewhere in these articles, the expression “Natural Economy” and cognate words, where the context permits, means ecosystem services being agriculture, fishing and aquaculture, food and drink, energy (including renewables), forestry, logging, and manufacture of wood and tourism and generally any and all associated sciences, technologies, crafts and skills, and all matters of whatever nature related to the use of land and water resources, health (including animal health and veterinary services), all aspects of economics and socio-economics, leisure, leisure activities and industries, wildlife habitats, conservation, climate change, natural capital, biodiversity and game management, the rural way of life and environment and the sustainable use of natural resources.	£84,723,000
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

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
RIVERSIDE THEATRE COMPANY [Charity number: 1057219] Provides professional performing arts tuition for young people from all backgrounds including classes in dance, drama and singing. Assisted places scheme to encourage participation for children from low income families. Two major musical theatre performances per year.	£34,756
FORSTER PARK FRIENDS [Charity number: 1218495] THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS:TO PROMOTE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF FORSTER MEMORIAL PARK IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM IN PARTICULAR BY(1) IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA AND ALL PARK USERS BY ADVANCING EDUCATION AND BY PROVIDING, MAINTAINING AND PROMOTING FACILITIES FOR SOCIAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES. 2/ ENCOURAGING THE RECREATIONAL USE OF THE PARK BY DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES.3/ ADVANCING THE EDUCATION AND INVOLVEMENT OF THE PUBLIC IN RELATION TO THE HISTORY, BIODIVERSITY, COMMUNITY WELLBEING AND OTHER ASPECTS OF FORSTER MEMORIAL PARK AND RELATED ISSUES.
ROTARY CLUB OF MAIDSTONE RIVERSIDE TRUST FUND [Charity number: 1029682] Supporting International, National and Local charities and community groups by raising funds through a range of fund raising activities, and advising charities and organisations by Club Members business competence.	£26,810
TRAFFIC INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1076722] TRAFFIC works to ensure that trade is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC actively monitors and investigates wildlife trade and advocates policy messages to diverse audiences worldwide. TRAFFIC International is the co-ordinating office of the TRAFFIC network with functions that include strategic direction, network operations, programme development and delivery, and communications	£12,035,335
RIVERSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA (BARKING RIVERSIDE) [Charity number: 1216609] The PTAs activities aim to advance the education and wellbeing of students by strengthening relationships between parents/guardians, staff and the wider school community. This is achieved through fundraising events, community activities and volunteer initiatives, with funds used to support resources, enrichment opportunities and improvements to the school environment.
RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP [Charity number: 1060756] The advancement of the Christian religion in accordance with the tenets of belief as set out as part of the original Trust Deed.	£74,877
GURSEVA [Charity number: 1166849] -The relief of sickness or promotion of health or prevention of poverty in the UK and overseas;- The advancement of education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of thephysical and natural environment- The promotion volunteering and opportunities for people to volunteer for charitable projects.	£16,083
Friends of Possilpark Greenspace [Charity number: SC041661] The organisation’s purposes are to enhance open spaces, conserve the natural environment and promote and enhance biodiversity in Possilpark and the surrounding area. In fulfilling this purpose it is our aim that the community has an active role in the decisions that take place.
THE ART OF FORESTS [Charity number: 1210898] TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT WORLDWIDE BY:-(A) UNITING ORGANISATIONS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AFFORESTATION, REFORESTATION, ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION AND NATURE CONSERVATION; (B) ADVANCING EDUCATION BY FOSTERING A SPACE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND BEST PRACTICES AND TO MAKE THE USEFUL RESULTS AND GUIDANCE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR PEOPLE GLOBALLY; (C) FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT LIVELIHOODS THROUGH, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE, FACILITATION OF ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE TREE PLANTING, AGROFORESTRY, CONSERVATION AND OTHER SUCH ACTIVITIES CONCERNING THE ELIMINATION OF THE DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION. NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 AND SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008.
THE NATURE RECOVERY PROJECT [Charity number: 1200896] The charity promotes for the public benefit the conservation and protection of the natural environment by promoting biological diversity, in particular but not exclusively by acquiring land for the planting of natural and native species woodland and providing support to other charitable organisations with similar objectives that wish to do the same. The charity supports initiatives globally.	£660,734