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.

2,300 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	742	1.04%
£10k - £100k	636	0.90%
£100k - £250k	218	0.97%
£250k - £500k	130	1.17%
£500k - £1m	104	1.49%
£1m - £10m	169	1.84%
Over £10m	46	2.04%
Total	2,045	1.06%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	1,510	0.88%
oscr	746	2.98%
ccni	44	0.63%
Total	2,300	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: 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
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

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
TRANSITION EXMOUTH [Charity number: 1207868] THE OBJECT OF THE CIO, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IS THE PROMOTION OF THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTING THE PRUDENT USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, IN EXMOUTH AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN PARTICULAR BY: 1) PROMOTING GOOD PRACTICE AND RAISING AWARENESS AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CAUSES AND IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIONS; 2) ACTING AS A RESOURCE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS AND INITIATIVES TO HELP AND FACILITATE LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION WHICH WILL ENABLE THE COMMUNITY TO ADAPT TO AND MITIGATE THE ADVERSE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.’	£32,212
FRIENDS OF HOPE COVE HARBOUR [Charity number: 1178277] Fundraising and granting funds for the benefit of the public for the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the parishes of South Huish and Malborough, Devon, in particular but not limited to the village and harbour of Hope Cove.	£2,590
THREE COCKS MATTERS COMMUNITY GROUP [Charity number: 1211234] We promote environmental conservation and community development in Three Cocks and surrounding areas. Our activities include habitat creation, ecological surveys, and community gardening, alongside play areas and events that support people of all ages and backgrounds. We provide facilities and education that improve wellbeing and enhance the local environment.
ASTLEY BURF CONSERVATION TRUST [Charity number: 1213048] Astley Burf Conservation Trust promotes the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of Astley Burf in Worcestershire, through practical activities in the village and educational opportunities for residents. The Trust looks after a small plot of land in the centre of the village and is creating a sustainable wildlife area.	£2,217
THE WOMEN'S FUND FOR NATURE [Charity number: 1212807] To conserve, protect and improve the physical and natural environment in the UK for thebenefit of the public by supporting youth-led and innovative solutions to nature lossand climate inaction.
THE DOUGLAS MARTIN TRUST [Charity number: 267876] The charity distributes small sums of money to cases of individual hardship or need - BUT only to cases known to the trustees or through organisations known to the trustees. Unsolicited requests will not be supported or responded to. All grants are dealt with by written communication with any trustee.The charity also owns a small parcel of land managed for biodiversity.	£30,271
Fife Community Garden Network Ltd [Charity number: SC053022] 5. The Company is set up as a social enterprise and its Objects are to: 5.1. The advancement of community development, through: 5.1.1. advancing community development through the provision of support and increasing engagement within Fife's existing community Greenspaces. To include practical support, targeted staff members and physical resources with the aim of building capacity, increasing access to the natural world, nutritious food and to improve the wellbeing of all participants within the community. 5.1.2. preserving existing greenspaces, promoting the cultivation of suitable ground and generally to foster an interest in sustainable community gardening and promote new Greenspaces in Fife and encouraging and supporting the formation of groups and encouraging the sharing of site resources, skills, knowledge and equipment and facilitating networking and mutual support. 5.2. To advance sustainable environmental improvement and protection by: 5.2.1. encouraging the effective use of Greenspaces and the adoption of good practice in sustainable management of the land. 5.2.2. advocating the benefits of environmentally sustainable Greenspaces. 5.2.3. promoting and protecting the conservation of Greenspaces as a place of great biodiversity. 5.3. The advancement of education and promotion of health and wellbeing and sustainable food choices, through the encouragement and support to develop new and existing Greenspaces in Fife. 5.4. To advance such similar objects, promote, establish, operate and/or support others in and develop any other projects, initiatives or activities with charitable aims as the Directors may consider appropriate.
THERE MUST BE AN ALTERNATIVE (THEMBA) [Charity number: 1126613] Supporting the development of smallholder agriculture and agroforestry systems with the main focus of the work being in Malawi.Supporting the development of clean cooking activities.Supporting development activities with regard to ecosystem service and carbon offsetting.Supporting education and scientific research linked to the above activities	£2,571
Whitekirk Community Company [Charity number: SC041321] The Company has been formed to benefit the community of Whitekirk as defined by the postcode units EH42 1XA. EH42 1XR. EH42 1XS.EH42 1XT ('the Community'), with the Purposes listed in the sub-clauses hereto ('the Purposes'), to be exercised following the principles of sustainable development (where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs), namely: To manage community land and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general. To provide, or assist in providing, 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. To advance community development, including urban or rural regeneration within the Community. To advance the education of the Community about its environment, culture, heritage and/ or history. 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.	£1,544
Dailly Community Development Trust [Charity number: SC052137] The Organisation has been formed to benefit the community of Dailly & the geographical area covered by the Dailly Community Council boundary map (See addendum A. plan showing boundaries of Dailly Community Council) (the ?Community?), with the following purposes (the ?Purposes?): 4.1 To relieve the poverty and needs of the disadvantaged people in the Dailly Community Council Area. 4.2 The advancement of community development, including the advancement of rural regeneration. 4.3 The advancement of arts, heritage, culture and science and community arts projects, including youth arts. 4.4 The advancement of public participation in sport, by maintaining and developing local sports facilities and by developing any other such sites that may in the future become available to the community for the purpose of sporting activities. 4.5 The provision & organisation of recreational and social activities by supporting a wide range of activities for the broader community, who suffer from a lack of opportunity to engage in recreational & social activities due to the isolated area in which they live. 4.6 The advancement of environmental protection and improvement, by supporting community initiatives which promote energy conservation and the introduction of renewable energy projects which reduce carbon emissions and create sustainable energy sources in the Dailly Community Council area, and by supporting and developing recycling initiatives. To promote environmental conservation & support the Galloway & South Ayrshire Biosphere.	£122,719