Directory of Nature Charities in Wales
Wales has a strong network of national organisations dedicated to protecting wildlife, restoring habitats and caring for the country’s diverse landscapes. This page highlights the groups whose work spans the whole of Wales. From national nature agencies to conservation charities and specialist species groups, these organisations play a vital role in safeguarding Wales’s natural environment.
Nature Charities in Wales
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, and alliances.
Natural Resources Wales is the national body responsible for caring for Wales’s environment, from forests and rivers to coastlines and protected landscapes. It manages nature reserves, regulates environmental impacts, supports species recovery and works to ensure Wales’s natural resources are used sustainably.
RSPB Cymru delivers conservation projects across Wales, protecting key habitats such as wetlands, heathlands and coastal areas. Its work includes species recovery, reserve management and public engagement to help safeguard Wales’s birdlife and wider biodiversity.
Wildlife Trusts Wales represents the five local Wildlife Trusts across the country, coordinating national campaigns and conservation priorities. It supports landscape‑scale nature recovery and provides a unified voice for wildlife protection across Wales.
National Trust Cymru cares for some of Wales’s most important natural landscapes, including mountains, woodlands and coastal areas. Its conservation work focuses on restoring habitats, protecting wildlife and managing land sustainably for future generations.
Plantlife Cymru works across Wales to protect wild plants, fungi and the habitats they depend on. Its projects include meadow restoration, coastal plant conservation and advocacy for stronger protections for botanical diversity.
Butterfly Conservation Wales runs national programmes to protect butterflies and moths, using scientific monitoring and habitat restoration. Its work helps conserve threatened species and improve ecological health across Wales.
Bat Conservation Trust supports bat conservation throughout Wales through research, monitoring and community engagement. It works with ecologists and volunteers to protect roosts and improve habitats for native bat species.
The Marine Conservation Society works along Wales’s coastline to protect marine habitats, improve water quality and reduce pollution. Its Wales‑wide campaigns support cleaner seas and healthier coastal ecosystems.
Ramblers Cymru promotes access to nature and protects walking routes across Wales. Its work supports healthy landscapes, sustainable access and the conservation of paths and countryside enjoyed by walkers nationwide.
Wales Environment Link is a national network of environmental and countryside organisations working together to influence policy and strengthen environmental protection across Wales. It brings charities together to share expertise, coordinate campaigns and promote nature recovery, ensuring that wildlife, landscapes and communities benefit from strong, evidence‑based environmental action.
Biodiversity Wales is a national partnership supporting the conservation of species and habitats across Wales. It brings together environmental organisations, researchers and public bodies to share knowledge, coordinate action and strengthen biodiversity recovery. Its work helps guide national priorities, improve ecological understanding and support projects that protect Wales’s wildlife and natural landscapes.