Directory of Nature Charities in Ceredigion
Explore our directory of nature charities and environmental organisations working across Ceredigion, including wildlife trusts, conservation charities, river organisations, specialist natural-history groups and community-led projects. Ceredigion is home to a rich mix of coastal, marine, woodland, wetland, grassland and upland habitats, including the internationally important Cardigan Bay and extensive areas of rhos pasture. Organisations across the county are working to protect wildlife, restore habitats, improve rivers and wetlands, conserve marine species, monitor biodiversity and connect local communities with nature.
Nature Charities in Ceredigion
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, alliances, and related organisations.
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales manages around 20 nature reserves in Ceredigion, covering woodlands, meadows, wetlands, heathland and coastal habitats. Its work includes habitat management, species conservation, ecological monitoring, volunteering and environmental education.
The North Ceredigion Local Group brings together wildlife enthusiasts around Aberystwyth and northern Ceredigion for talks, field meetings and conservation activities. Members also take part in practical work on Wildlife Trust reserves around the county.
Based in Cardigan, this local group organises wildlife talks, field activities and events, with particular links to the Teifi Marshes and surrounding countryside. It welcomes both Trust members and members of the public.
A friendly botanical group exploring the flora of North Ceredigion through regular field walks and plant recording. The society welcomes beginners as well as experienced botanists and provides opportunities to develop knowledge of local wild plants.
RSPB Ynys-hir is a major nature reserve near Eglwys Fach, protecting around 800 hectares of oak woodland, saltmarsh, wet grassland, reedbeds, pools and peatland. Its conservation work includes habitat restoration, bird monitoring and management of important wetland and woodland habitats.
The National Trust manages Llanerchaeron and its surrounding landscape, where conservation work includes restoring species-rich meadows, woodland and historic pleasure grounds. The estate supports a wide range of wildlife and has benefited from large-scale grassland restoration work.
A registered river-conservation charity working across Ceredigion and neighbouring counties. Its current work includes restoring river habitats, improving water quality, supporting native fish and delivering community-led projects in the Teifi catchment.
A county-wide partnership bringing together organisations, land managers, communities and individuals to protect and restore nature in Ceredigion. Its work covers terrestrial, freshwater, intertidal and marine environments and includes the county’s Nature Recovery Plan and community nature projects.
The Local Environmental Records Centre serving Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. It collects and manages wildlife records and provides biodiversity information supporting conservation, planning, research and environmental management.
Part of the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales, the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre focuses on the conservation and study of marine wildlife. Its research includes boat- and land-based surveys, photo-identification and acoustic monitoring of bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises and Atlantic grey seals.
A protected marine area stretching from Ceibwr Bay to Aberarth and covering approximately 1,000 km². The site protects bottlenose dolphins, grey seals, lampreys, reefs, sandbanks and sea caves, with management coordinated through a partnership of relevant authorities and organisations.
A Ceredigion environmental charity running Denmark Farm Conservation Centre near Lampeter. Its 40-acre site is managed as a nature reserve and demonstration of wildlife-friendly land management, while the Trust provides conservation training, volunteering and environmental education.
A Ceredigion conservation charity based at Cwm Rheidol near Aberystwyth, working to connect people with the natural world through education, research and conservation. Its work includes biodiversity projects, environmental research and maintaining collections of native and tropical species.
A conservation charity promoting the protection of the landscape, biodiversity, natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Cambrian Mountains. Its area of practical interest includes Ceredigion, with the Society campaigning for recognition and responsible management of this important upland landscape.
A local bat conservation group listed by the Bat Conservation Trust, working to promote the study and protection of bats in northern Ceredigion. It supports local recording and monitoring and provides opportunities for people to become involved in bat conservation.
Butterfly Conservation’s South Wales Branch supports butterfly and moth recording and conservation across Ceredigion and the wider region. Its work contributes to the protection of species associated with Ceredigion’s grasslands, wetlands, heathlands and other semi-natural habitats.
Keep Wales Tidy has an active programme in Ceredigion, supporting communities to create greener and more biodiverse spaces. Current work includes its Local Places for Nature programme, environmental volunteering and projects supporting green spaces and wildlife.
A Welsh nature conservation charity working to protect and restore wildlife and habitats through practical conservation, research, advocacy and public engagement. Its work includes nature restoration, habitat management, wildlife monitoring and the development of nature reserves, including projects across west Wales.
The Dyfi Biosphere is a UNESCO Biosphere partnership extending across the Dyfi catchment and along the coast to Aberystwyth. Its work promotes conservation, sustainable land management, community involvement, education and a more sustainable relationship between people and the natural environment.