Directory of Nature Charities in Shropshire
Shropshire has an exceptionally varied natural environment, from the upland heaths, hills and peatlands of the Shropshire Hills to ancient woodland, traditional meadows, rivers, wetlands, farmland and the distinctive meres and mosses of the north of the county. Its landscapes support nationally important species and habitats, including curlew, pearl mussel, pine marten and rare grasslands, while the River Severn and its tributaries provide important ecological corridors.
This directory brings together Shropshire-based and Shropshire-focused charities, conservation organisations, environmental partnerships, wildlife recording groups and other key organisations working for nature. It includes major conservation bodies alongside specialist natural-history organisations, community wildlife networks, river and landscape partnerships and organisations supporting practical habitat restoration, providing a useful starting point for anyone wishing to support conservation, volunteer, record wildlife or learn more about Shropshire’s natural environment.
Nature Charities in Shropshire
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, alliances, and related organisations.
Shropshire Wildlife Trust is the county’s principal independent nature conservation charity, managing more than 40 nature reserves across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Its work includes habitat restoration, species recovery, nature-recovery networks, education, campaigning, wildlife recording and volunteering.
Shropshire Ecological Data Network (SEDN) brings together organisations and individuals who collect and provide ecological information for Shropshire. Its predominantly volunteer-generated records cover species and designated wildlife sites and provide important evidence for conservation and environmental decision-making.
Shropshire Community Wildlife Groups form a county network of ten local groups surveying and recording wildlife and promoting practical conservation. Their activities include bird, mammal, plant and habitat surveys and provide opportunities for local people to contribute directly to understanding and protecting nature.
Shropshire Ornithological Society is a registered charity promoting the study, recording and protection of birds in Shropshire. Founded in 1955, it runs field trips, publishes the annual Shropshire Bird Report, supports national surveys and undertakes its own conservation projects, including ongoing curlew work.
Shropshire Mammal Group promotes the study and recording of wild mammals across Shropshire, including Telford & Wrekin. Its programme includes small-mammal surveys, camera trapping, tracking, pine marten searches and dormouse and harvest-mouse surveys.
Shropshire Badger Group works to protect, study and record badgers across the county. Established in 1987, it undertakes sett monitoring, supports badger welfare and examines the effects of major development and infrastructure projects on local badger populations.
Shropshire Botanical Society is an independent association of professional and amateur botanists studying and recording the county’s flora and plant communities. It runs field meetings and research activities and works with other organisations to support the conservation of Shropshire’s plants and habitats.
Shropshire Dragonflies promotes the identification, recording and conservation of the county’s dragonflies and damselflies. Its website provides species information, distribution records, recording guidance and current sightings, with records contributing to the Shropshire ecological database and national recording programmes.
Shropshire Fungus Group is the county’s specialist organisation for the study and recording of fungi. Its records contribute to Shropshire’s wider biodiversity evidence base and help improve understanding of fungal diversity and distribution.
Shropshire Peregrine Group monitors and promotes the conservation of peregrines in the county. Its work includes recording breeding activity and supporting public understanding of these spectacular birds and the habitats in which they nest.
Shropshire Barn Owl Group supports the conservation and monitoring of barn owls across the county. It contributes local wildlife records and promotes measures that help maintain suitable breeding habitat and nesting opportunities for this distinctive farmland species.
Shropshire Hills National Landscape protects and enhances an extensive landscape of hills, valleys, heathland, woodland, grassland and farmland. Its conservation work includes nature recovery, habitat restoration, climate resilience, sustainable land management and community involvement.
Shropshire Hills Landscape Trust is a registered charity supporting conservation and community projects within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. Its Conservation Fund provides grants for practical work that benefits wildlife, landscape, heritage and environmental education.
Severn Rivers Trust is a catchment-scale rivers charity working to restore the River Severn and its tributaries. Its Shropshire work includes river and headwater restoration, wetland creation, habitat improvement and projects that improve ecological resilience.
Cuan Wildlife Rescue is a Shropshire wildlife rescue and rehabilitation charity caring for sick, injured and orphaned wild animals and birds. It provides year-round treatment and rehabilitation with the aim of returning recovered animals to the wild.