Directory of Nature Charities in Cardiff
Explore our directory of nature charities and environmental organisations working across Cardiff, including wildlife trusts, conservation charities, natural history societies, river and woodland groups, specialist wildlife organisations and community-led initiatives. Cardiff may be a major city, but it contains a surprisingly diverse network of habitats, including woodlands, rivers, wetlands, meadows, parks and coastal environments around Cardiff Bay. The organisations featured here are involved in habitat management, biodiversity conservation, wildlife recording, river restoration, woodland care, species protection, environmental education and practical volunteering. Whether you are looking to support a local nature charity, volunteer with a conservation group or discover organisations helping to protect Cardiff’s natural environment, this directory provides a useful starting point.
Nature Charities in Cardiff
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, alliances, and related organisations.
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales is the principal local wildlife conservation charity serving Cardiff. It manages nature reserves, supports habitat restoration and species conservation, and works with communities through volunteering, education and wildlife events.
The Cardiff Local Group organises wildlife walks, field trips, talks and outdoor activities focused on the city’s biodiversity. The group also supports conservation and nature-related events around Cardiff.
Founded in 1867, Cardiff Naturalists’ Society promotes the study and enjoyment of wildlife, geology and the natural environment. It organises lectures, field meetings and natural-history activities covering plants, animals, birds and local habitats.
A long-established environmental charity providing practical conservation and countryside volunteering in and around Cardiff. Its activities include hedge laying, woodland and habitat work, fencing, litter clearance and other practical tasks that improve local green spaces.
A volunteer-run environmental charity working to protect and improve Cardiff’s rivers, streams, ponds and other waterways. Its activities include litter removal, habitat management, recycling initiatives and practical work with Cardiff’s park and ranger services.
Cardiff’s local bat conservation group, affiliated with the Bat Conservation Trust. It organises bat walks, talks, training and surveys while encouraging greater knowledge and protection of bats and their habitats within the city.
A community conservation group supporting Forest Farm Country Park and the Glamorganshire Canal Local Nature Reserve. It helps organise conservation workdays, wildlife activities and events and works with Cardiff Council to care for this important wetland, woodland and river environment.
A community group helping protect and enhance Hailey Park in Llandaff North. Its work includes meadow and woodland management, biodiversity projects, wildlife recording, conservation volunteering and environmental events.
A Cardiff conservation group caring for the woodland, meadows and stream corridor from Roath Park towards Lisvane Reservoir. Volunteers undertake practical work such as coppicing, path improvements and stream clearance and organise natural-history activities.
A voluntary organisation supporting the conservation and enhancement of Roath Park, including its biodiversity, horticulture and landscape. The group organises volunteer workdays and helps maintain the park as an important urban green space.
A community group working with Cardiff Council to care for the woodlands and habitats of Heath Park. Activities include tree planting, pond and grassland management, wildlife surveys and monitoring of species such as great crested newts.
A community conservation group working across eastern Cardiff, including Hendre Lake and Cath Cobb Woods. It undertakes practical habitat management, biodiversity projects, wildlife activities and conservation volunteering alongside Cardiff Council’s ranger service.
An active local group of Friends of the Earth campaigning on environmental, climate and nature issues affecting Cardiff. The group also supports local environmental initiatives and encourages residents to participate in campaigning and community action.
The Local Environmental Records Centre for South East Wales, collecting and managing wildlife information used in conservation, planning and environmental management. Cardiff falls within its recording area, and the centre supports numerous specialist wildlife recording groups.
A partnership bringing together public bodies, conservation organisations, community groups and other stakeholders to protect and enhance Cardiff’s natural environment. It coordinates local biodiversity action, supports community nature projects and contributes to the city’s nature recovery work.
The national environmental charity has an active presence in Cardiff through community conservation, litter reduction and nature-enhancement programmes. Its work includes supporting greener neighbourhoods, biodiversity projects and community participation in improving local spaces.
Natural Resources Wales has a substantial conservation and environmental management role in Cardiff, including work involving protected habitats, biodiversity, woodlands, water and environmental regulation. It also works with Cardiff Council and conservation organisations on projects such as the North Cardiff Woodlands programme.
A specialist bird conservation and recording organisation covering East Glamorgan, including Cardiff. It supports bird recording, surveys, conservation and the sharing of ornithological information.
A specialist botanical recording group studying the flora of Glamorgan, including Cardiff. It organises field excursions and contributes plant records to wider botanical recording and conservation work.