Directory of Nature Charities in Northumberland
Northumberland has one of England’s most extensive and varied natural environments, stretching from the Cheviot Hills and upland peatlands to ancient woodlands, river valleys, farmland, dunes, saltmarsh and a spectacular North Sea coastline. The county’s landscapes support nationally and internationally important wildlife, including red squirrels, wading birds, seabirds, bats and specialist peatland species, while its rivers and coastal waters provide important ecological corridors and marine habitats.
This directory brings together Northumberland-based and Northumberland-focused charities, conservation organisations, environmental partnerships, wildlife societies and other key organisations working for nature. It includes major conservation bodies alongside organisations focused on rivers, peatlands, the coast, marine habitats, biological recording and specialist wildlife, providing a useful starting point for anyone wanting to support conservation, volunteer, record wildlife or discover more about Northumberland’s natural environment.
Nature Charities in Northumberland
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, alliances, and related organisations.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is the county’s principal independent nature conservation charity, managing more than 70 nature reserves and working across Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside. Its work includes habitat restoration, species recovery, recording, education, volunteering and landscape-scale nature recovery.
ERIC North East is the regional environmental records centre, holding more than 5.1 million species records and working with wildlife recorders, local authorities and conservation organisations. Its information supports biodiversity conservation, ecological planning, research and nature recovery across Northumberland and the wider North East.
Natural History Society of Northumbria is a long-established charitable organisation promoting the study, recording and appreciation of the natural world. Founded in 1829, it supports wildlife recording, research, education and conservation across Northumberland and the wider North East, and manages Gosforth Nature Reserve.
Northumberland National Park Authority works to conserve and enhance the National Park’s landscapes, wildlife and cultural heritage. Its current management plan places landscape-scale nature recovery at the heart of its environmental work, including peatland restoration, habitat improvement and sustainable land management.
Northumberland Coast National Landscape works to conserve and enhance the county’s exceptional coastal landscape and wildlife. Its partnership supports habitat conservation, ecological monitoring, sustainable land management, responsible recreation and community involvement along the coast.
Berwickshire & Northumberland Marine Nature Partnership brings organisations together to improve understanding and conservation of the marine environment across the Scottish–Northumberland coast. Its work includes marine protected areas, citizen science, research and projects supporting healthier coastal ecosystems.
Northumberland Peat Partnership coordinates the survey, protection and restoration of peatlands across Northumberland north of the A69. Its work aims to restore damaged bogs while improving biodiversity, water quality, carbon storage, flood resilience and wildfire resilience.
Northumberland Bat Group is a volunteer organisation dedicated to conserving and understanding bats across the county. It maintains local records, supports bat monitoring and conservation, runs events and works with ERIC North East to make its biodiversity data available.
Northumberland Badger Group works to protect and study badgers across Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside. Its activities include sett monitoring, wildlife recording, advice on threats to badgers and cooperation with authorities on cases of disturbance or persecution.
Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club promotes the study, recording and conservation of birds across Northumberland and neighbouring areas. It maintains county bird records, organises field activities and surveys, and publishes current information on the region’s birdlife.
North Northumberland Bird Club provides a local focus for bird recording, study and conservation in the northern part of the county. Its records contribute to the wider ornithological knowledge of Northumberland and complement the work of the county’s larger bird-recording networks.