Directory of Nature Charities in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county of remarkable contrasts, from the rolling chalk hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds and ancient woodlands of the Limewoods to the vast Fens, fertile farmland, rivers, wetlands and an extensive North Sea coastline. Its coastal marshes, estuaries and The Wash are internationally important for wildlife, while the county’s chalk streams, peatlands, grasslands and woodlands support a diverse range of species and habitats.
This directory brings together Lincolnshire-based and Lincolnshire-focused charities, conservation organisations, partnerships, wildlife societies and specialist recording groups. It includes organisations working across the historic county alongside groups concentrating on rivers and chalk streams, coastal habitats, protected landscapes, biological recording and particular species. Together they provide a useful starting point for anyone wishing to support conservation, volunteer, record wildlife or learn more about Lincolnshire’s natural environment.
Nature Charities in Lincolnshire
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, alliances, and related organisations.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is the county’s principal independent nature conservation charity, caring for nearly 100 nature reserves and other wildlife sites across the historic county. Its work includes habitat restoration, species conservation, marine and coastal projects, wildlife recording, education, campaigning and volunteering.
Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership is the area’s Defra-accredited Local Nature Partnership, bringing 49 organisations together to improve the natural environment. It coordinates strategic nature recovery, ecological information, local wildlife sites, geodiversity and other programmes across Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire Environmental Records Centre is the region’s principal source of biodiversity, habitat and geological information, holding more than 10 million species records. Its data supports conservation, planning, research and nature recovery and is continually strengthened by records from local naturalists and specialist groups.
Lincolnshire Naturalists’ Union is the county’s long-established natural-history society, founded in 1893. Its members study and record wildlife and geology through field meetings, workshops and specialist recording, while its extensive archive contributes information to the Lincolnshire Environmental Records Centre.
Lincolnshire Bird Club promotes the study, recording and conservation of birds throughout the historic county. It organises fieldwork, maintains bird records, publishes reports and encourages observations that help improve understanding of Lincolnshire’s bird populations and inform conservation.
Lincolnshire Bat Group promotes bat conservation and research across the county. Its work includes surveys, monitoring, public education and care of injured bats, while its county recorder collects information about bat distribution and roosts. The group has an active 2026 programme of surveys and events.
Lincolnshire Mammal Group is a new conservation group dedicated to studying, recording and protecting the county’s mammals. Established following a successful university mammal challenge in 2025, it now runs surveys, educational activities and community events and is building Lincolnshire’s mammal-recording network.
Lincolnshire Badger Group was re-established in 2023 and is affiliated with the Badger Trust. It records badger setts and road casualties, supports badger welfare and rehabilitation and works with organisations including Lincolnshire Police, the RSPCA and wildlife charities to protect badgers.
Lincolnshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation works to conserve butterflies and moths through recording, surveys, habitat management and practical volunteering. The branch has been active since 1984 and currently supports around 690 members, with several conservation sites and current recording programmes.
East Mercia Rivers Trust is a registered rivers charity working across the Witham and Welland catchments, including substantial areas of Lincolnshire. Its projects focus on river restoration, water quality, habitat improvement, natural flood management and community involvement.
Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Trust is a registered charity dedicated to protecting and improving the county’s chalk streams, blow wells and associated habitats. It promotes biodiversity, education and practical conservation and works with partners on projects throughout the Lincolnshire Wolds and surrounding catchments.
Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape protects a 558-square-kilometre area of rolling chalk countryside, valleys, streams, grasslands and woodland. Its partnership supports landscape conservation, nature recovery, sustainable farming and practical environmental projects across the Wolds.
Fens for the Future is a cross-county partnership working to restore and reconnect the wetlands of the Fens. Its vision includes a network of waterways and wildlife-rich wetlands that can support biodiversity, sustainable agriculture and resilient rural communities across Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.
Fens East Peat Partnership works across Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk to restore damaged lowland peatlands. Its programme combines peatland restoration, improved water management and habitat recovery to help protect carbon stores and support wetland wildlife.
Wilder Coast Collective is a partnership of local organisations working to increase biodiversity and community involvement along the Lincolnshire coast. Its projects include habitat creation and restoration, environmental education and practical action designed to connect coastal communities more closely with nature.