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Wildlife EN104

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

1,251 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.62% 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:

\b(wild-?life|fauna|flora|habitat)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 530 0.64%
£10k - £100k 310 0.48%
£100k - £250k 103 0.53%
£250k - £500k 62 0.68%
£500k - £1m 38 0.66%
£1m - £10m 104 1.31%
Over £10m 19 1.03%
Total 1,166 0.61%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 936 0.55%
oscr 286 1.13%
ccni 29 0.41%
Total 1,251 0.62%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
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.
£214,600,000
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.
£157,699,000
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
£157,699,000
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.
£91,037,000
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.
£87,485,000
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
£76,376,000
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.
£45,226,000
THE EDEN TRUST [Charity number: 1093070]
The Eden Trust aims to promote public education and research in flora, fauna & other aspects of the natural world, rebuilding connections of understanding that have faded from many people's lives. The Eden Project site tells stories that illustrate our dependence on plants and resources to develop the resilience of individuals, communities and societies to face the challenges of the 21st Century.
£36,640,000
FAUNA & FLORA INTERNATIONAL [Charity number: 1011102]
FFI's vision is a sustainable future for the planet, where biodiversity is conserved effectively by the people who liveclosest to it, supported by the global community. Our mission is to conserve threatened species andecosystems worldwide. To achieve our mission, we work with partners to develop locally owned and sustainable conservation programmes which seek to enhance human well-being.
£36,485,126
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust [Charity number: SC039410]
The objects of the Trust are to promote the conservation and study of wildfowl and the wetlands forming their habitat and to undertake any activity which in the opinion of the Council is calculated to promote knowledge of and interest in wildfowl in all parts of the world, and to maintain an establishment at Slimbridge and such other branch establishments as the Council may think fit, which will provide facilities for the conservation of wildfowl and wetlands. the scientific study of wildfowl and their wetland habitat. the dissemination of knowledge and understanding of wildfowl, wetlands and conservation. and the provision of educative recreational opportunities
£27,010,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
WHARNCLIFFE HEATHLANDS TRUST [Charity number: 1117460]
Wildlife conservation, education
£1,900
ORGANISATION CETACEA [Charity number: 1098765]
To promote the conservation of whales and dolphins and other marine wildlife, in particular by:Educating the public and raising awareness of the need for the conservation of such wildlife and its natural habitat, conducting research into endangered species of such wildlife, and publishing the results for the benefit of the general public.
£5,033
West Ardnamurchan Jetty Association Limited [Charity number: SC027423]
(1) To provide, in the interests of social welfare, facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation available to the public at large within the area served by West Ardnamurchan Community Council ('the Area of Benefit') with a view to improving their conditions of life (2) To advance education and to promote training programmes and opponunities for the benefit of the residents of the Area of Benefit (3) To protect and preserve the environment, including its flora and fauna, for the benefit of the general public (4) To promote, establish, operate and/or support other schemes of a charitable nature for the benefit of the community within the Area of Benefit
£19,439
Action for Change (Scotland) Ltd [Charity number: SC039566]
To advance the education of the public in subjects relating to sustainable development and the protection, enhancement and rehabilitation of the environment and to promote study and research in such subjects provided that the useful results of such study are disseminated to the public at large. Sustainable development means 'development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. To advance citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities). To advance environmental protection or improvement. The advancement of environmental protection or improvement includes preservation, and conservation of the natural environment and the promotion of sustainable development. It includes the conservation of a particular animal, bird, or wildlife in general. a specific plant species or habitat or area of land or water, including areas of natural beauty and scientific interest.
£12
THE FRIENDS OF RAINFORESTS IN MYANMAR [Charity number: 1062089]
Advancement of education for the public benefit, relief of poverty and such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine in particular but not exclusively in the conservation of the flora and fauna, water, soil and other resources of the rainforests of Myanmar.
£8,753
THE WILDLIFE ARK TRUST [Charity number: 1129505]
The objects of the Trust are to conserve and protect for the public benefit, wildlife flora and fauna in Britain.
£11,159
Mourne Heritage Trust [Charity number: NI105840]
In pursuit of its purposes the organisation provides a range of environmental and visitor management services across the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In particular we: • establish habitat management plans and undertake appropriate works • protect native species • enhance public access to the area and manage the impacts of use such as erosion, litter, damage to boundaries. • restore and repair built heritage • collect material on the living heritage of the area • provide a range of means to share and interpret the special qualities of the area including events and site based, web based and hard copy publications • provide a range of opportunities and skills development to engage volunteers in environmental work, promoting active lifestyles among the general public and specific groups such as people with learning disabilities and BME
£950,314
FRIENDS OF HANDSWORTH PARK [Charity number: 1177786]
Friends of Handsworth Park organises activities in Handsworth Park for the benefit of local people, wildlife and plantlife. The charity ensures that the Park is well maintained and a safe place for people to use.
£7,358
THE ROBERT DIXON CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 326338]
The Charity is very small and can only support selected worthy causes targeted and holding prior approval by the Trustees in the areas of medical research, health and well-being, and to animal, wildlife and environmental concerns and those who find themselves in particular hardship. The Trust regrets it cannot make other arbitrary donations however deserving.
£9,199
PAN VERUS PROJECT [Charity number: 1192760]
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CIO ARE TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE IN SIERRRA LEONE BY:-- SUPPORTING RESEARCH ON THREATENED HABITATS AND WILDLIFE IN SIERRA LEONE AND COMMUNITY BASED CONSERVATION INITIATIVES; AND- SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AGRICULTURAL, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES IN SIERRA LEONE TO SPUR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY, REDUCE THE RISK OF ZOONOTIC DISEASE TRANSFER, REDUCE TO DEMAND FOR ILLEGAL AND THREATENED WILDLIFE, AND INCREASE COMMUNITY-BASED CONSERVATION INVOLVEMENT IN AND AROUND THREATENED ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS.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].

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024