The A to Z of UK conservation organisations

Aug 5 / Adam Barlow

Quick answer

The UK conservation sector is large, and most people working in it only know a fraction of the organisations operating within it. This post lists every organisation from a working reference list of UK conservation, wildlife and environmental NGOs, grouped under the letter each one starts with, from A Rocha UK through to the Zoological Society of London. The point is not to rank these organisations. It is to give you a working reference for the sector, whether you are job hunting, looking for a partner organisation, researching who does what, or simply curious how far UK conservation stretches beyond the household names.

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Contents

  • Why this list
  • The UK conservation organisations, A to Z
  • FAQ

    Why this list

    Ask most people to name a UK conservation charity and they will reach for the same handful: the RSPB, the National Trust, WWF. Ask a conservation professional the same question and the list grows quickly, because the sector is made up of hundreds of organisations working at very different scales, from national institutions with thousands of staff to single species trusts run by a handful of people.

    Different people will get something different out of a list like this.

    • Job hunters. A wider set of employers than the household names suggest, including the smaller, specialist trusts that do not appear on general job sites.
    • Partnership builders and funders. A starting point for finding an organisation whose focus matches a project closely, rather than defaulting to the largest name in the room.
    • Students and early career conservationists. A sense of the range of specialisms across the sector, from single species research to national policy work.
    • Anyone new to UK conservation. A working map of who does what, and how the sector is structured beyond the organisations that dominate media coverage and public awareness.

      The UK conservation organisations, A to Z

      Other
      • 9Trees CIC. Native tree planting, woodland creation and carbon offsetting. https://www.9trees.org.uk

      A
      • A Rocha UK. Christian environmental and conservation charity. https://arocha.org.uk
      • Action for the River Kennet. River catchment conservation. https://kennetandpang.org
      • Action for the River Kennet (ARK). Chalkstream protection and restoration (River Kennet, Berkshire/Wiltshire). https://www.riverkennet.org
      • Alderney Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation (Alderney). https://www.alderneywildlife.org
      • Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust. Conservation of UK amphibians and reptiles. https://www.arc-trust.org
      • Argyll Bird Club. Bird interest and conservation (Argyll). https://argyllbirdclub.org
      • Arun and Rother Rivers Trust. River catchment restoration (Arun and Rother, West Sussex). https://arrt.org.uk
      • Ashden. Climate and clean energy solutions. https://ashden.org
      • Association for Coastal Ecosystem Services (ACES). Coastal ecosystem conservation. https://aces-org.co.uk
      • Avon Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk
      • Ayrshire Rivers Trust. Freshwater ecosystem conservation (Ayrshire). http://www.ayrshireriverstrust.org

      B
      • Badger Trust. Badger welfare and conservation. https://www.badgertrust.org.uk
      • Barn Owl Trust. Barn owl conservation. https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk
      • Bat Conservation Trust. Bat conservation and habitat protection. https://www.bats.org.uk
      • Bats without Borders. Bat and biodiversity conservation (Scotland, working in southern Africa). https://www.batswithoutborders.org
      • Beaver Trust. Beaver reintroduction and wetland restoration. https://beavertrust.org
      • Bedfordshire Bat Group. Bat conservation and survey (Bedfordshire). https://www.bedsbatgroup.org.uk
      • Bedfordshire Geology Group. Geological site promotion and conservation (Bedfordshire). https://www.bedfordshiregeologygroup.org.uk
      • Bees for Development. Bee conservation and beekeeping livelihoods. https://beesfordevelopment.org
      • Belfast Hills Partnership. Landscape and wildlife conservation (Belfast Hills). https://belfasthills.org
      • Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire Bat Group. Bat awareness, survey and education (Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire). https://www.bats.org.uk/support-bats/bat-groups/south-east-of-england
      • Berkshire Geoconservation Group. Geological site conservation and interpretation (Berkshire). https://berksgeoconservation.org.uk
      • Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT). Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.bbowt.org.uk
      • BirdLife International. Global partnership for bird and habitat conservation. https://www.birdlife.org
      • Blue Marine Foundation. Ocean protection and restoration. https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com
      • Borders Forest Trust. Native woodland habitat restoration (Southern Scotland). https://bordersforesttrust.org
      • Born Free Foundation. Wild animal welfare and species conservation. https://www.bornfree.org.uk
      • Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). Global plant conservation network of botanic gardens. https://www.bgci.org
      • Brecknock Moth Group. Moth recording and conservation (Brecknockshire, Powys). https://www.brecknockmoths.org.uk
      • Bristol Avon Rivers Trust. River restoration and catchment management education (Bristol Avon). https://bristolavonriverstrust.org
      • Bristol Zoological Society. Species conservation and breeding programmes. https://bristolzoo.org.uk
      • British Arachnological Society. Spider and arachnid research and conservation. https://www.britishspiders.org.uk
      • British Deer Society. Deer conservation and management. https://www.bds.org.uk
      • British Divers Marine Life Rescue. Marine animal rescue. https://www.bdmlr.org.uk
      • British Dragonfly Society. Dragonfly and damselfly conservation. https://www.british-dragonflies.org.uk
      • British Ecological Society. Ecological science and research. https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org
      • British Hedgehog Preservation Society. Hedgehog conservation and welfare. https://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk
      • British Mountaineering Council. Mountain, hill and upland access and conservation. https://www.thebmc.co.uk
      • British Ornithologists' Union. Ornithological science and research. https://bou.org.uk
      • British Trust for Ornithology. Bird research, monitoring and conservation science. https://www.bto.org
      • Buckinghamshire Geology Group. Geology and geomorphology awareness and conservation (Buckinghamshire). http://www.bucksgeology.org.uk
      • Buckinghamshire Invertebrate Group. Invertebrate recording and conservation (Buckinghamshire). https://sites.google.com/site/bucksinvertebrategroup/
      • Buglife. Invertebrate species and habitat conservation. https://www.buglife.org.uk
      • Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Bumblebee species conservation. https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org
      • Butterfly Conservation. Butterfly and moth conservation. https://butterfly-conservation.org

      C
      • Cambridgeshire Bird Club. Bird study, recording and habitat conservation (Cambridgeshire). https://www.cambridgebirdclub.org.uk
      • Campaign for National Parks. National park protection and advocacy. https://www.cnp.org.uk
      • Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE). Countryside and green space protection. https://www.cpre.org.uk
      • Cardiff Rivers Group. River and waterway conservation volunteering (Cardiff). https://cardiffriversgroup.org.uk
      • Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust (CCGHT). Natural and cultural heritage conservation (Causeway Coast, Antrim Coast and Glens, Binevenagh). https://ccght.org
      • CHEM Trust. Chemical pollution and environmental health. https://chemtrust.org
      • Cheshire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
      • Chester Zoo. Species conservation and breeding programmes, plus landscape recovery, human-wildlife coexistence, community development, conservation education and public/political engagement work across 20 countries including the UK. https://www.chesterzoo.org
      • CIEEM (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management). Professional body for ecologists and environmental managers. https://cieem.net
      • City to Sea. Plastic pollution campaigning. https://www.citytosea.org.uk
      • ClientEarth. Environmental law and policy advocacy. https://www.clientearth.org
      • Compassion in World Farming. Farm animal welfare and sustainable farming. https://www.ciwf.org.uk
      • Conservation International UK. Global biodiversity conservation. https://www.conservation.org
      • Cool Earth. Rainforest protection with indigenous communities. https://www.coolearth.org
      • Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust. Grey seal research and conservation. https://www.cornwallsealgroup.co.uk
      • Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
      • Cotswolds Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://cotswoldsriverstrust.org
      • Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
      • CumbriaGeoConservation. Local geological site conservation and mapping (Cumbria). https://www.cumbriageoconservation.org.uk

      D
      • Dee Catchment Partnership. River Dee catchment management partnership (North East Scotland). https://www.deepartnership.org
      • Derbyshire Bat Conservation Group. Bat conservation in partnership with the Bat Conservation Trust (Derbyshire). https://www.derbyshirebats.org.uk
      • Derbyshire Ornithological Society. Bird study and conservation (Derbyshire). https://www.derbyshireos.org.uk
      • Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
      • Devon Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org
      • Dorset Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
      • Durham Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.durhamwt.com
      • Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Endangered species conservation and captive breeding. https://www.durrell.org

      E
      • Earth Trust. Landscape and countryside conservation. https://www.earthtrust.org.uk
      • Earthwatch Europe. Environmental science and citizen research. https://earthwatch.org.uk
      • East Yorkshire Bat Group. Bat conservation and survey (East Yorkshire/East Riding). https://eastyorksbatgroup.wixsite.com/eybg
      • East Yorkshire Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://www.eastyorkshireriverstrust.org.uk
      • Eden Project. Environmental education and biodiversity. https://www.edenproject.com
      • Eden Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://edenriverstrust.org.uk
      • Elephant Family. Asian elephant conservation. https://www.elephantfamily.org
      • Environmental Investigation Agency. Environmental crime investigation. https://eia-international.org
      • Environmental Justice Foundation. Environmental and human rights protection. https://ejfoundation.org
      • Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://www.essexsuffolkriverstrust.org
      • Essex Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.essexwt.org.uk
      • Extinction Rebellion UK. Climate change campaigning. https://extinctionrebellion.uk

      F
      • Fauna & Flora. Global endangered species and habitat conservation. https://www.fauna-flora.org
      • Fidra. Chemical pollution and plastics reduction. https://fidra.org.uk
      • Fife Coast & Countryside Trust. Coastal path, countryside and nature reserve management (Fife). https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk
      • Floodplain Meadows Partnership. Floodplain meadow habitat conservation. https://www.floodplainmeadows.org.uk
      • Forest of Avon Trust. Community forest tree and woodland creation (West of England). https://www.forestofavontrust.org
      • Forest Stewardship Council UK. Sustainable forestry certification. https://www.fsc-uk.org
      • Four Paws UK. Animal welfare and wildlife protection. https://www.four-paws.org.uk
      • Freshwater Biological Association. Freshwater ecology research. https://www.fba.org.uk
      • Freshwater Habitats Trust. Freshwater habitat and species conservation. https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk
      • Friends of the Earth. Environmental campaigning and advocacy. https://friendsoftheearth.uk
      • Friends of the Lake District. Landscape and countryside protection. https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk
      • Froglife. Amphibian and reptile conservation. https://www.froglife.org

      G
      • Galloway Fisheries Trust. River and fisheries conservation. https://www.gallowayfisheriestrust.org
      • Galloway Rivers Trust. River and still water conservation (Dumfries and Galloway). https://www.gallowayfisheriestrust.org
      • Galloway Wildlife Conservation Trust. Wild animal conservation centre (Dumfries and Galloway). https://www.gallowaywildlife.co.uk
      • Glamorgan Bird Club. Ornithology and bird recording (Glamorgan). https://www.glamorganbirds.org.uk
      • Global Witness. Environmental and natural resource investigations. https://www.globalwitness.org
      • Global Youth Biodiversity Network UK (GYBN UK). Youth inclusion in biodiversity policy and decision-making. https://www.gybnuk.co.uk
      • Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
      • Gower Ornithological Society. Bird conservation and recording (Gower, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot). https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk
      • Green Alliance. Environmental policy think tank. https://green-alliance.org.uk
      • Greenpeace UK. Environmental campaigning and direct action. https://www.greenpeace.org.uk
      • Groundwork UK. Environmental regeneration and community greening. https://www.groundwork.org.uk
      • Gwent Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.gwentwildlife.org

      H
      • H&W Earth Heritage Trust. Geological heritage conservation (Herefordshire and Worcestershire). https://earthheritagetrust.org
      • Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.hiwwt.org.uk
      • Hare Preservation Trust. Hare conservation and welfare. https://hare-preservation-trust.com
      • Hawk and Owl Trust. Bird of prey conservation. https://www.hawkandowltrust.org
      • Hawk Conservancy Trust. Bird of prey conservation. https://www.hawk-conservancy.org
      • Heart of Argyll Wildlife Organisation (HAWO). Wildlife education and conservation, Argyll Beaver Centre (Argyll). https://www.argyllbeavercentre.co.uk
      • Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust. Whale and dolphin research and conservation. https://www.hwdt.org
      • Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.herefordshirewt.org
      • Hertfordshire Natural History Society. County natural history study and recording (Hertfordshire). https://www.hnhs.org
      • Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk
      • Herts Bird Club. Bird study, recording and habitat conservation (Hertfordshire). https://www.hnhs.org/herts-bird-club/home
      • Highlands & Islands Environment Foundation. Funding for local nature regeneration projects (Highlands and Islands). https://hief.scot
      • Hubbub. Environmental campaigns and sustainability behaviour change. https://www.hubbub.org.uk
      • Humane World for Animals UK. Animal welfare and wildlife protection (formerly Humane Society International/UK). https://www.humaneworld.org/uk/en

      I
      • International Fund for Animal Welfare UK. Animal welfare and wildlife protection. https://www.ifaw.org
      • Isle of Wight Ornithological Group. Bird recording and birdwatching resource (Isle of Wight). https://iwogroup.org.uk
      • Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.ios-wildlifetrust.org.uk

      J
      • John Muir Trust. Wild land conservation and protection. https://www.johnmuirtrust.org

      K
      • Keep Britain Tidy. Litter, waste and environmental quality. https://www.keepbritaintidy.org
      • Kemerton Conservation Trust. Wildlife and landscape conservation (Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire). http://www.kemerton.org
      • Kenfig Nature Trust. Nature reserve management (Wales). https://kenfignaturereserve.co.uk
      • Kent Bat Group. Bat conservation, survey and public awareness (Kent). https://www.kentbatgroup.org.uk
      • Kent Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
      • Kew - Royal Botanic Gardens. Plant and fungal conservation science. https://www.kew.org

      L
      • Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society. Wildlife recording and annual reporting (Lancashire and Cheshire). https://www.lacfs.org.uk
      • League Against Cruel Sports. Wildlife protection from blood sports. https://www.league.org.uk
      • Leicestershire and Rutland Bat Group. Bat conservation (Leicestershire and Rutland). https://lrbatgroup.wordpress.com
      • Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.lrwt.org.uk
      • Lincolnshire Bat Group. Bat conservation (Lincolnshire). http://www.lincsbatgroup.co.uk
      • Lincolnshire Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://lincsrivers.org.uk
      • Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.lincstrust.org.uk
      • Liverpool Botanical Society. Botanical recording and field meetings (Liverpool). https://www.livbotsoc.org
      • London Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.wildlondon.org.uk
      • Lune Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://luneriverstrust.org.uk

      M
      • Manta Trust. Manta ray research and conservation. https://www.mantatrust.org
      • Manx Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation (Isle of Man). https://www.mwt.im
      • Marine Conservation Society. Ocean and marine habitat conservation. https://www.mcsuk.org
      • Marine Stewardship Council. Sustainable fisheries certification. https://www.msc.org
      • MARINElife. Marine mammal and seabird research. https://www.marine-life.org.uk
      • Marwell Wildlife. Species conservation and breeding programmes. https://www.marwell.org.uk
      • Mersey Forest. Community forest tree planting and woodland creation (Cheshire and Merseyside). https://merseyforest.org.uk
      • Mersey Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://www.merseyriverstrust.org
      • Merseyside and West Lancashire Bat Group. Bat conservation (Merseyside and West Lancashire). https://www.bat-group.org.uk
      • Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.montwt.co.uk
      • Mourne Heritage Trust. Environment, landscape and heritage conservation (Mourne and Slieve Croob AONB, County Down). https://www.mournelive.com

      N
      • National Biodiversity Network Trust. Biodiversity data sharing and monitoring. https://nbn.org.uk
      • National Trust. Heritage, countryside and nature conservation. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
      • National Trust for Scotland. Heritage and nature conservation (Scotland). https://www.nts.org.uk
      • Naturewatch Foundation. Animal welfare and cruelty prevention. https://naturewatch.org
      • Norfolk Ornithological Association (NOA). Scientific bird study and reserve management (Norfolk). https://noa.org.uk
      • Norfolk Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://norfolkriverstrust.org
      • Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
      • North Wales Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://northwalesriverstrust.org
      • North Wales Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk
      • Northern Ireland Bat Group. Bat conservation, rescue and education (Northern Ireland). https://www.bats-ni.org.uk
      • Northumberland and Tyneside Bird Club. Bird study and recording (Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle). https://www.ntbc.org.uk
      • Northumberland Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://www.northumberlandriverstrust.co.uk
      • Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.nwt.org.uk
      • Nottinghamshire Bat Group. Bat conservation and care (Nottinghamshire). https://www.nottsbatgroup.org.uk
      • Nottinghamshire Birdwatchers. Bird recording and study (Nottinghamshire). https://www.nottsbirders.net
      • Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org

      O
      • Open Spaces Society. Protection of common land and public paths. https://www.oss.org.uk
      • ORCA. Whale and dolphin conservation. https://orca.org.uk
      • Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://oart.org.uk
      • Outer Hebrides Birds. Bird sighting recording and reporting (Outer Hebrides). https://www.outerhebridesbirds.org.uk
      • Oxfordshire Geology Trust. Geological site protection and Earth heritage education (Oxfordshire). https://www.oxfordshiregeologytrust.org.uk

      P
      • People's Trust for Endangered Species. Endangered species conservation. https://ptes.org
      • Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust. Access, woodland care and conservation projects (Perth and Kinross). https://www.pkct.org
      • Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust. Heritage and environment preservation (Perth and Kinross). https://www.pkht.org.uk
      • Plan Vivo Foundation. Community-led climate and nature market certification. https://www.planvivo.org
      • Planet Patrol. Plastic pollution and waterway litter monitoring. https://www.planetpatrol.co
      • Plantlife. Wild plant and fungi conservation. https://www.plantlife.org.uk
      • Population Matters. Sustainable population and environmental impact. https://populationmatters.org
      • Possible. Climate action campaigning. https://www.wearepossible.org

      R
      • Radnorshire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.rwtwales.org
      • Rainforest Foundation UK. Rainforest and indigenous rights protection. https://rainforestfoundationuk.org
      • Ramblers. Countryside access and path protection. https://www.ramblers.org.uk
      • Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Native livestock breed conservation. https://www.rbst.org.uk
      • Rewilding Britain. Rewilding and ecosystem restoration. https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk
      • Ribble Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://ribbletrust.org.uk
      • River Action. River pollution campaigning. https://riveractionuk.com
      • River Dee Trust. River Dee conservation (Aberdeenshire). https://riverdee.org.uk
      • River Restoration Centre. River habitat restoration expertise. https://www.therrc.co.uk
      • River Stour Trust. River navigation restoration and conservation (River Stour, Suffolk/Essex). https://www.riverstourtrust.org
      • River Waveney Trust. River catchment conservation. https://www.riverwaveneytrust.org
      • River Wey Trust. Historical, environmental and wildlife conservation of the River Wey (Surrey/Hampshire). https://www.riverweytrust.org.uk
      • Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland (RAFTS). Umbrella body for Scottish river and fisheries trusts. https://www.rafts.org.uk
      • Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). Animal welfare and rescue. https://www.rspca.org.uk
      • Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). Bird and nature conservation. https://www.rspb.org.uk
      • Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). Species conservation and zoos. https://www.rzss.org.uk

      S
      • Save the Rhino International. Rhino species conservation. https://www.savetherhino.org
      • Scotland: The Big Picture. Rewilding advocacy and storytelling. https://www.scotlandbigpicture.com
      • Scottish Ornithologists' Club (SOC). Bird study, recording and conservation (Scotland). https://www.the-soc.org.uk
      • Scottish Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
      • Sea Life Trust. Marine species conservation and rescue. https://www.sealifetrust.org
      • Sea Shepherd UK. Marine wildlife protection. https://www.seashepherd.org.uk
      • Sea Watch Foundation. Whale, dolphin and porpoise conservation. https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk
      • Sea-Changers. Marine conservation grant-giving charity. https://www.sea-changers.org.uk
      • Secret World Wildlife Rescue. British wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. https://www.secretworld.org
      • Severn Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://www.severnriverstrust.com
      • Shark Trust. Shark and ray conservation. https://www.sharktrust.org
      • Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.wildsheffield.com
      • Shetland Amenity Trust. Natural and cultural heritage promotion (Shetland). https://www.shetlandamenity.org
      • Shetland Community Wildlife Group. Community wildlife monitoring and recording (Shetland). https://shetlandcommunitywildlife.org
      • Shropshire Ornithological Society. Bird recording and conservation (Shropshire). https://www.shropshirebirds.com
      • Shropshire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
      • Size of Wales. Tropical forest protection. https://sizeofwales.org.uk
      • Small Woods Association. Small woodland management and conservation. https://smallwoods.org.uk
      • Soil Association. Organic farming and soil health. https://www.soilassociation.org
      • Somerset Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.somersetwildlife.org
      • Songbird Survival. Songbird population conservation. https://www.songbird-survival.org.uk
      • South East Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://www.southeastriverstrust.org
      • South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre (SEWBReC). Local biodiversity records centre for Gwent and Glamorgan (South East Wales). https://www.sewbrec.org.uk
      • Space for Giants. African elephant conservation. https://www.spaceforgiants.org
      • Staffordshire Badger Conservation Group. Badger protection and conservation (Staffordshire). https://www.staffordshirebadgers.co.uk
      • Staffordshire Barn Owl Action Group. Barn owl population recovery and nest box provision (Staffordshire). https://staffordshirebarnowlactiongroup.weebly.com
      • Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
      • Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
      • Sumatran Orangutan Society. Orangutan and rainforest conservation in Sumatra. https://www.orangutans-sos.org
      • Surfers Against Sewage. Marine and coastal environment protection. https://www.sas.org.uk
      • Surrey Bat Group. Bat population protection, survey and education (Surrey). https://www.surreybats.org.uk
      • Surrey Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org
      • Sussex Bat Group. Bat study, conservation and public education (Sussex). https://www.sussexbatgroup.org.uk
      • Sussex Ornithological Society. Wild bird study, recording and conservation (Sussex). https://sos.org.uk
      • Sussex Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
      • Sustainable Soils Alliance. Soil health policy and advocacy. https://www.sustainablesoils.org
      • Sustrans. Sustainable travel and green infrastructure. https://www.sustrans.org.uk
      • Sylva Foundation. Woodland and forestry conservation. https://sylva.org.uk

      T
      • Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.teeswildlife.org
      • Thames Rivers Trust. River Thames and tributary restoration for people and wildlife. https://www.thamesriverstrust.org.uk
      • Thames21. River and waterway restoration (London). https://www.thames21.org.uk
      • The Climate Coalition. Climate change campaigning coalition. https://www.theclimatecoalition.org
      • The Conservation Volunteers. Community conservation and green space projects. https://www.tcv.org.uk
      • The Mammal Society. Mammal research and conservation. https://www.mammal.org.uk
      • The Marine Diaries. Ocean science communication and education. https://www.themarinediaries.com
      • The Protected Areas Foundation. Marine protected area community capacity building. https://protectedareasfoundation.org
      • The Rivers Trust. River and freshwater catchment conservation. https://theriverstrust.org
      • The Rufford Foundation. Small grants funding for nature conservation projects worldwide. https://www.rufford.org
      • The Species Recovery Trust. Rare species recovery and reintroduction. https://speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk
      • The Wildlife Trusts. Wildlife and habitat conservation across the UK. https://www.wildlifetrusts.org
      • Tir Natur. Welsh nature recovery through large-scale rewilding. https://www.tirnatur.cymru
      • TRAFFIC. Wildlife trade monitoring network. https://www.traffic.org
      • Tree Council. Tree planting and woodland advocacy. https://www.treecouncil.org.uk
      • Trees for Cities. Urban tree planting and forestry. https://www.treesforcities.org
      • Trees for Life. Highland rewilding and woodland restoration. https://treesforlife.org.uk
      • Trent Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://www.trentriverstrust.org
      • Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment. Community environmental project funding and biodiversity net gain support (Oxfordshire). https://trustforoxfordshire.org.uk
      • Tusk Trust. African wildlife conservation. https://www.tusk.org
      • Tweed Forum. River catchment conservation. https://tweedforum.org
      • Twycross Zoo. Species conservation and breeding programmes. https://twycrosszoo.org
      • Tyne Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://www.tyneriverstrust.org

      U
      • UK Wild Otter Trust. Otter conservation and rescue. https://www.ukwildottertrust.org
      • UK Wolf Conservation Trust. Wolf education and conservation support. https://www.ukwct.org.uk
      • UK Youth Climate Coalition. Youth-led climate campaigning. https://ukycc.org
      • UK Youth for Nature. Youth-led campaigning for government action on nature. https://www.ukyouthfornature.org
      • Ulster Wildlife. Local wildlife and habitat conservation (Northern Ireland). https://www.ulsterwildlife.org

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      • Vincent Wildlife Trust. British and Irish mammal conservation. https://www.vwt.org.uk

      W
      • Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group. Geological site survey and public engagement (Warwickshire). https://www.wgcg.co.uk
      • Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
      • WasteAid. Waste management and circular economy in developing countries. https://wasteaid.org
      • Wear Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://wear-rivers-trust.org.uk
      • Welland Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://www.wellandriverstrust.org.uk
      • Wessex Rivers Trust. Chalk stream and river conservation. https://www.wessexrt.org.uk
      • West Midland Bird Club. Regional ornithological society and reserve management (West Midlands). https://www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk
      • West Wales Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://westwalesriverstrust.org
      • Westcountry Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://wrt.org.uk
      • Western Sussex Rivers Trust. Riverscape protection and restoration (West Sussex). https://wsrt.org.uk
      • Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Whale and dolphin protection. https://uk.whales.org
      • Whitley Fund for Nature. Wildlife conservation funding and awards. https://whitleyaward.org
      • Wild Justice. Wildlife law and legal advocacy. https://wildjustice.org.uk
      • Wild Planet Trust. Species conservation and zoos. https://www.wildplanettrust.org.uk
      • Wild Trout Trust. Wild fish habitat conservation. https://www.wildtrout.org
      • WildFish. Wild fish and freshwater habitat conservation. https://wildfish.org
      • Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT). Wetland and waterbird conservation. https://www.wwt.org.uk
      • Wildlife Aid Foundation. Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. https://www.wildlifeaid.org.uk
      • Wildlife Gardening Forum. Garden biodiversity advocacy. https://www.wlgf.org
      • Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.wildlifebcn.org
      • Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.bbcwildlife.org.uk
      • Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.lancswt.org.uk
      • Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.welshwildlife.org
      • Wildwood Trust. British wildlife conservation and rewilding. https://www.wildwoodtrust.org
      • Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.wiltshirewildlife.org
      • Woodland Heritage. Tree health and forestry research. https://www.woodlandheritage.org
      • Woodland Trust. Woodland and tree conservation. https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
      • Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk
      • World Animal Protection UK. Animal welfare and wildlife protection. https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk
      • World Land Trust. Habitat protection through land purchase and partnerships. https://www.worldlandtrust.org
      • World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-UK). Global wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.wwf.org.uk
      • Wye and Usk Foundation. River catchment conservation. https://wyeuskfoundation.org
      • Wyre Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://wyreriverstrust.org

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      • Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust. River catchment conservation. https://www.ydrt.org.uk
      • Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Local wildlife and habitat conservation. https://www.ywt.org.uk
      • Young Sea Changers Scotland. Youth marine conservation advocacy (Scotland). https://www.youthforseas.org
      • Youngwilders. Youth-led nature recovery and small-scale rewilding. https://www.youngwilders.org

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      • Zoological Society of London (ZSL). Wildlife conservation science and zoos. https://www.zsl.org

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        FAQ

        How was this list put together?

        Every organisation is drawn from a reference list of UK conservation, wildlife and environmental NGOs, grouped under the letter it starts with and sorted alphabetically within each letter, with each name linking to that organisation's website. No organisation has been left out on the basis of size, focus or profile.

        Is this a complete list of UK conservation organisations?

        No. The sector includes several hundred registered charities working on conservation in the UK, and new organisations form regularly. This list is a working reference rather than a definitive register, and it will need updating over time as organisations merge, rename or close.

        Why are there so many Wildlife Trusts and Rivers Trusts listed separately?

        Both networks are made up of independently registered charities that share a federated name and cover different geographic areas. Listing them individually reflects how the sector is structured, rather than treating each network as a single organisation.

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