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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Apply now for the 2022 Whitley Awards
Applications are open until 31 October 2021!
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How the UK is plumbed into the world’s most ancient freshwater lake…
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.
