Directory of Nature Charities in Glasgow & the Clyde
Explore our directory of nature charities and environmental organisations working across Glasgow and the Clyde, including wildlife charities, river conservation organisations, natural history groups, environmental trusts and community-led conservation projects. From the River Clyde and its tributaries to urban wetlands, woodlands, parks and the wider Clyde estuary, the region contains a surprising variety of habitats and wildlife. The organisations featured here are involved in freshwater conservation, biodiversity, habitat restoration, wildlife recording, species protection, environmental education, practical volunteering and community nature projects. Whether you are looking to support a local conservation charity, volunteer with a wildlife group or discover organisations working to protect Glasgow and the Clyde’s natural environment, this directory provides a useful starting point.
Nature Charities in Glasgow & the Clyde
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, alliances, and related organisations.
A Scottish charity researching the ecological health of the River Clyde and its tributaries. It combines freshwater science, environmental education and community engagement, including projects that encourage young people to understand and care for their local rivers.
A conservation charity dedicated to protecting and improving the River Kelvin and its surrounding environment. Its work includes river clean-ups, citizen science, tree planting, environmental monitoring, community activities and campaigning for the protection of the river corridor.
The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s local group for Glasgow promotes interest in local wildlife through talks, walks, events and practical conservation. It also has a close connection with Possil Marsh, a Trust reserve beside the Forth & Clyde Canal.
An active RSPB members’ group serving people interested in birds and wildlife around Glasgow. It organises talks, wildlife outings and fundraising activities, with local visits including sites such as Hogganfield Loch and Park.
One of Scotland’s long-established natural history societies, encouraging the study and understanding of wildlife and natural history, particularly in west and central Scotland. It organises talks and field activities, publishes natural history material and supports wildlife recording and research through grants and bursaries.
A volunteer organisation working with Glasgow City Council and others to protect and enhance the city’s Local Nature Reserves and other wildlife sites. Its activities include practical habitat work, wildlife monitoring, nest-box projects, litter clearance and public engagement.
A community environmental charity working across Glasgow’s Southside to improve local environments and connect people with nature. Its activities include community gardening, conservation, biodiversity projects and the management of community woodlands such as Malls Mire.
TCV runs a conservation team in Glasgow providing practical opportunities to improve local habitats and green spaces. Activities include invasive-species control, tree and wildflower planting, pond work, path maintenance and community gardening.
Scotland’s largest urban nature park, covering around 16 square kilometres between Glasgow, Coatbridge and Stepps. The park is managed through a partnership involving local authorities, TCV and community organisations and protects a network of wetlands, woodland and other wildlife habitats.
A charitable organisation helping to protect, promote and improve the Forth & Clyde Canal and its surrounding environment. Its activities include conservation, heritage, volunteering and community projects along one of Glasgow’s most important blue-green corridors.
A volunteer conservation group covering the Clyde region, including Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. It promotes bat conservation and awareness through surveying, monitoring, guided walks, talks and other activities.
A volunteer-led group affiliated with ARG UK, working across the Clyde catchment to conserve, record and promote amphibians, reptiles and their habitats. Its geographical area includes Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and Dunbartonshire.
The regional branch of Butterfly Conservation covering Greater Glasgow and a much wider area of south-west and west-central Scotland. It supports butterfly and moth recording, surveys, habitat management, volunteering and species conservation.
The Glasgow branch of Scottish Badgers supports the study, conservation and protection of badgers and their habitats in the local area. It forms part of the charity’s wider network of volunteer branches across Scotland.
A long-established bird-ringing group working across the Clyde recording area. Its volunteers undertake extensive bird ringing and monitoring, including projects examining breeding success, migration, population trends and the use of nest boxes.
A registered Scottish charity working to protect, conserve and improve the environment of Renfrewshire, including projects supporting sustainable development, environmental education and biodiversity.
A natural history society supporting the study and conservation of wildlife and habitats throughout Renfrewshire. It organises talks, field outings and wildlife-recording activities and takes part in local conservation projects.
A community charity focused on protecting and improving a community woodland at Hogganfield in Glasgow, with specific objectives relating to environmental protection, habitat conservation and indigenous wildlife.