Directory of Nature Charities in Conwy
Explore our directory of nature charities and environmental organisations working across Conwy, including wildlife trusts, conservation charities, river organisations, specialist wildlife groups, environmental partnerships and community-led initiatives. Conwy’s varied landscape includes the Conwy Valley, Eryri mountains, ancient woodlands, limestone grasslands, wetlands, rivers, estuaries and the North Wales coast, supporting a remarkable range of species and habitats. Organisations working in the county are involved in habitat restoration, freshwater and marine conservation, wildlife recording, woodland management, species protection, environmental education and practical nature recovery.
Nature Charities in Conwy
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, alliances, and related organisations.
North Wales Wildlife Trust is the principal local wildlife conservation charity for Conwy and manages several nature reserves in the county, including Bryn Pydew, Cors Bodgynydd and Rhiwledyn. It also delivers wider landscape and community projects, including river, woodland and marine conservation.
The Conwy Valley Branch provides a local focus for wildlife conservation through talks, walks, practical conservation and community activities. The branch currently runs regular volunteer litter-picking sessions around Llandudno Junction and other wildlife events in the area.
RSPB Conwy is a major wetland reserve on the Conwy Estuary, created from land associated with construction of the Conwy Tunnel. Its lagoons, marshes, tidal habitats and woodland support a wide range of wetland and woodland birds and other wildlife.
The RSPB’s North Wales Local Group is based at Penrhyn Bay in Conwy and runs regular talks, field trips and wildlife activities. Its current programme includes visits to local birding sites and events connected with RSPB Conwy and other parts of North Wales.
A registered environmental charity working across the Conwy and Clwyd catchments and other North Wales rivers. Its work includes river restoration, natural flood management, improving fish passage, reducing pollution, restoring riparian habitats and protecting freshwater species.
The National Trust manages Parc Farm on the Great Orme, working with Conwy County Borough Council and conservation partners on grazing, habitat management and protection of the headland’s exceptional wildlife. The site supports rare limestone grassland species including the endemic wild cotoneaster.
National Trust Cymru manages Bodnant Garden and its surrounding landscape, including woodland, meadows, streams and mature trees that provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife. Conservation and land-management work complements the garden’s horticultural role.
A landscape-scale partnership led by the National Trust to improve the health and resilience of the upper Conwy catchment. The 336 km² project area encompasses blanket bog, moorland, woodland, farmland, meadows and river systems, with work including natural flood management and habitat restoration.
Plantlife has a major conservation role on the Great Orme, working with the National Trust, Conwy County Borough Council and other partners to protect the endemic wild cotoneaster and manage the limestone grassland and heathland habitats on which it depends.
Butterfly Conservation’s North Wales Branch supports butterfly and moth recording, surveying and conservation across Conwy and the wider region. The Great Orme is particularly important for specialist butterfly populations including the silver-studded blue and locally distinctive grayling.
A specialist group based at Pensychnant Conservation Centre near Conwy, meeting regularly to study and record moths and other aspects of local natural history. Its activities contribute to wildlife recording and improve understanding of North Wales’ moth fauna.
The county bird club for north-west Wales, with regular meetings and field trips held at Pensychnant near Conwy. It promotes birdwatching, recording and ornithological study and produces the annual Cambrian Bird Report.
A charitable nature and conservation centre at Sychnant Pass near Conwy, managing a nature reserve and providing a base for wildlife recording, natural-history events and environmental education. The centre hosts activities including moth recording and other specialist natural-history events.
Cofnod is the Local Environmental Records Centre for North Wales, covering Conwy and five other local-authority areas. It collects, manages and shares millions of species records and provides wildlife-recording tools and biodiversity information for conservation, research, planning and environmental management.
A regional biodiversity partnership bringing together organisations, communities and public bodies across Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. It coordinates nature recovery work, supports Local Places for Nature projects and promotes collaboration, recording and practical conservation.
Conwy’s Local Nature Partnership connects organisations, communities, landowners and public bodies to support local nature recovery. Current activity includes green-network projects, pollinator habitat creation, urban tree planting and community biodiversity projects.
Keep Wales Tidy delivers active environmental programmes across Conwy, supporting community groups with biodiversity projects, greener spaces, litter reduction and habitat creation. Its current work includes Local Places for Nature projects and community environmental initiatives.
The Woodland Trust owns and manages woodland in Conwy, including Coed Bron Garth, while its wider work promotes the protection and restoration of ancient and native woodland. Its Conwy woodland sites provide habitats for woodland plants, birds and other wildlife.
A registered charity concerned with the preservation and enhancement of the Conwy Valley’s landscape, environment and heritage. It comments on planning proposals, promotes understanding of the area and organises talks and activities.