funding, profile & training for conservation leaders
The Whitley Fund for Nature has given £19 million to support the work of more than 200 grassroots conservationists benefiting wildlife and communities in 80 countries across the Global South.
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CONTINUATION FUNDING WINNERS 2021
For the first time in the charity’s history, this year WFN is awarding over £1 million pounds of Continuation Funding.
One donation, twice the impact
We’re taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge: every donation will be doubled in the first week of December!
Meet the COP-timists
Whitley Award-winning wildlife conservationists working on the frontline of the climate crisis
Sir David Attenborough, WFN Trustee
The Whitley Fund for Nature is unique. It doesn’t put its own people on the ground but seeks out local leaders who are already succeeding. It puts its money where it really counts, where every penny counts.
HRH The Princess Royal, WFN Patron
WFN is one of the most cost effective and direct impact charities working to protect the environment.
Kate Humble, WFN Ambassador
This is what the Whitley Awards are all about – recognising effective grassroots leaders and helping them expand their work.
Tom Heap, WFN Ambassador
The Whitley Awards are the most uplifting environmental event of the year.
