Charities - conservation and ecology

The Commonwealth Forestry Association, founded in 1921, is the world’s longest established international forestry association. Our mission is to promote the conservation and sustainable management of the world’s forests and the contribution they make to peoples’ livelihoods.

Formed in 1934 Friends of the Lake District works to protect and enhance the special qualities of the landscape of the Lake District and Cumbria. This landscape is a unique blend of physical and cultural characteristics. There are spectacular mountains and rugged fells, pastoral and wooded valleys as well as numerous lakes, tarns and rivers, many of which are of national and international importance. The character of the area is reflected in its human history, inspiring the personalities, lifestyles and traditions of its people. Moreover the area's distinctiveness provides an important sense of place for local communities, who, along with many others, enjoy the freedom and tranquillity which the long tradition of public access has provided.

There are two Greenpeace organisations in the UK: Greenpeace Limited and Greenpeace Environmental Trust (registered charity number 284934).
Greenpeace Limited campaigns, lobbies and carries out non-violent direct actions in defence of the natural world. We work on issues ranging from climate change to oceans and promote solutions to environmental problems. A bequest to Greenpeace Limited will help to keep our campaigners in action on land and sea.

Do you enjoy and value the wildlife and landscape of North Wales?
We do! North Wales Wildlife Trust has been working since 1963 to protect the nature of North Wales.

Plants are the basis of all life on earth, yet a quarter of all plant species may be threatened with extinction. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the world’s premier botanic garden, is dedicated to securing the future of the plant kingdom.

The Wildlife Trusts: Your Local Wildlife Charity

SPAB is Britain’s oldest, largest and most technically expert national society fighting to protect historic buildings from demolition, neglect and damaging repairs and alterations. If you care about historic buildings please join us or consider a donation or legacy to help us continue the work to protect and educate begun by William Morris 130 years ago.

The Sussex Wildlife Trust is the largest voluntary organisation devoted to nature conservation in Sussex. With more than 33,000 members, the Trust owns or manages nearly 5,000 acres of land in 33 nature reserves.

Specialising in hedgehogs, Tiggywinkles has been working for over 30 years rescuing, treating and rehabilitating sick, injured and orphaned British wildlife. We have proved beyond doubt that most wild animal and bird casualties can be saved and returned to the wild.

Tusk Trust, whose Royal Patron is HRH The Duke of Cambridge, was established in 1990 to stem the decline of Africa’s wildlife and natural habitats. The Charity supports projects that not only protect endangered species, but also seek to alleviate poverty through sustainable development amongst some of the poorest rural communities in Africa.

Ancient woodland is our richest wildlife habitat. One oak tree alone can support thousands of species. Sadly, thousands of our ancient woods have been lost or damaged and the little that remains is seriously threatened. Ancient woodland has evolved over hundreds of years and is irreplaceable. Without your help many more woods could disappear forever.

As a charity dependent on public support, ZSL relies on future gifts in Wills to help to continue its work.

ZSL was founded in 1826 and today we remain committed to protecting our planet’s natural heritage. Our mission, to achieve and promote the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats, has never been more important.