What we do

For more than a century we have been saving wildlife and wild places, and bringing people closer to nature.

Wherever you are, Wildlife Trust people, places and projects are never far away, improving life for wildlife and people together. There are 46 Wildlife Trusts across the UK, Alderney and the Isle of Man, firmly rooted in their local communities and supported by more than 944,000 members.

We look after, and restore, special places for nature

We care for more than 2,600 nature reserves and run more than 120 visitor and education centres. Our nature reserves range from tiny pockets of urban nature, to sprawling areas of coastline. These precious places provide a haven for wildlife and a way for people to connect to nature near them.

We also work to restore habitats and landscapes for nature. Wildlife Trusts are bringing wildlife back, from releasing beavers, to re-wiggling rivers and restoring rainforests.

We work with people and communities of all kind

Each Wildlife Trust works in partnership with landowners, farmers, fishers, businesses, schools, local authorities and others to deliver real change on the ground. We work with communities where we're based, helping everyone to take action for nature in their area.

We work together as a movement

The central charity (the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts) supports all Wildlife Trusts to deliver their work, and brings the movement together to campaign and advocate for change.

Who we are