CJS Classified - Charities

The largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy in UK & Ireland serving both Government & Corporate clients covering water; soils; chemicals; waste; agriculture & rural advice; policy & evaluation; land & ecology; vegetation; carbon management & energy. For further details & vacancies please visit the website

Grants available from the Alice McCosh Trust. The Alice McCosh Trust (Scottish Charity 035938) aims to advance education by providing or assisting with grants for work, study or fieldwork related to natural history and/or the environment. For details of how to apply please see our website .

The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), is the only voluntary organisation in the region concerned with all aspects of nature conservation. We have over 1,000 active volunteers and over 70 staff. For paid and voluntary vacancies please see our website.

The British Dragonfly Society promotes and encourages the study and conservation of dragonflies and their natural habitats in the UK. Get involved – join, become a recorder, volunteer at events - visit our website for more information. (Registered charity 800196).

Businesslink.gov.uk/farming provides farmers with plain English guidance to all the regulations that govern agriculture. Guides cover areas government schemes, grants and rules and more under these headings: ● Running your Farm Business ●Funding Grants and Schemes ● Protecting Farm Environments ● Livestock ● Crops, Horticulture and Plant Health ● Organic Farming

Butterflies and moths are disappearing fast. Seventy percent of UK butterflies are in decline and 60 species of moth became extinct last century. Butterfly Conservation is the UK charity taking action to halt their decline. Visit our website to find out how you can help.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust is the only conservation organisation working solely to protect Cornwall’s wildlife species and habitats. Membership costs from just £13 a year where you can make a real difference while learning more about conservation. Join online. Membership also makes an ideal gift (CJS)

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust manages nature reserves and runs conservation projects across the county. Get involved by becoming a member, volunteering or making a donation.

The Flora Locale website www.floralocale.org offers free information on wild plants, habitats and ecological restoration. The Flora Locale annual training programme provides ideal opportunities to see first hand wild-plant and ecological projects led by experienced practitioners.

The Institute of Organic Training and Advice (IOTA) is a professional body for advisers and trainers providing services in organic food and farming. IOTA offers training, accreditation and information to adviser members. A directory of Accredited Members is provided for farmers looking for a specialist organic adviser.

Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) aims to compensate those living in the vicinity of a landfill site by using landfill tax to support local community projects. Certain criteria under the Landfill Tax Regulations 1996 need to be met, potential aims: Providing Public Amenities; Conservation of Biodiversity; Restoration of Religious Buildings or Buildings of Architectural/Historical Interest; Remediation of Polluted Land; or Reduction of Pollution.

Our vision is to inspire and lead radical change in land management to create a more diverse landscape, rich in wildlife and supporting thriving and active communities whose cultural heritage will be more secure. Contact Iestyn Thomas

The Mountaineering Council of Scotland – Working for Scotland’s Mountains and Mountaineers

The MCofS promotes the conservation of the mountaineering environment and your rights as access users to enjoy it. Our new website is at www.mcofs.org.uk, and keeps you up-to-date with what is happening. Please consider supporting our work by joining.

The National Hegdelaying Society aims to promote the craft of hedgelaying and promote good management of hedgerows and their associated features. It offers advice, a list of contractors around the country, it holds an annual national hedging championship and sits on the Hedgerow HAP steering group, Hedgelink.

The One Pot Pledge, a campaign from leading charity Garden Organic, wants 30,000 people in the UK to pledge to grow their own food for the first time in 2010. Getting started is simple; all you need is a pot, compost and seeds. Visit the website to sign up.

The People’s Trust for Endangered Species lead the Biodiversity Action Plan's for the noble chafer, violet click and stag beetle and run the National Dormouse Monitoring Programme. We run an extensive UK events programme and rely on volunteers to participate in national wildlife surveys, our traditional orchard survey. and our hedgerows for dormice project. We also offer grants and internship funding for conservation projects.

Swift Conservation supports Swifts, brilliant, exciting birds that nest in buildings. Modern and refurbished buildings don't have suitable apertures for them to breed in. The result? A 48% decline in their population since 1999. At this rate Swifts will be extinct by 2030. Find out how easy it is to help them at

UK Coastal Dune and Shingle Network promotes the sustainable use and sharing of experience in conservation practice. Achieve this through the promotion of linkages, the use of science for evidence based decision making, and the exchange of understandings between the communities of stakeholders. Join free online

A philosophical thinktank exploring our values within nature conservation. We are looking closely at personal inspirations and developing forms of expression through language and the arts to communicate these and promote appropriate change at all levels within the profession.

Wales Environment Link is an active network of environmental / countryside Non-Governmental Organisations and the officially designated intermediary body between government and the environmental NGO sector in Wales. New organisations are welcome to apply for membership, to take advantage of our joint working opportunities and information services.

www.wildlifeextra.com is a free online resource that provides a guide to where to watch wildlife throughout the UK.

Wild Scotland is the Scottish Wildlife and Nature Tourism Operators Association. All our members encourage responsible wildlife watching through best practice and we also run wildlife tourism related courses and events.

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales.
Manages over 90 nature reserves and runs conservation projects across South and West Wales. An ideal opportunity for anyone wanting to pursue a career in conservation, with the possibility of getting involved in practical conservation tasks, events, and education activities.

The association promotes a "local symbol" scheme to encourage natural and authentic food and farming, educate about the health and social benefits of eating wholesome food, and help renew local economies and communities.

World Land Trust saving Biodiversity. £50 will purchase One Acre of rainforest or other critically threatened habitat in south America, and protect all the wildlife that depend on it. WLT also offers six-month internships for post graduates to gain valuable experience and training in conservation management.