FOR NATURE, FOR PEOPLE, FOR OUR PLANET

Whitley Fund for Nature is a UK charity. We have channelled £26 million to 230 conservation leaders in 84 countries, benefitting both nature and people.

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CELEBRATING SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH

Ahead of WFN Ambassador and former Trustee Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, we celebrate the incredible impact he has had on conservation worldwide. By sharing his awe and wonder for nature, he has inspired people around the world – including Whitley Award winners – to do all we can to protect our planet.

2026 Whitley Award winners

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Ecuador

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Ghana

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India

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Cameroon

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Zimbabwe

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India

WATCH THE 2026 WHITLEY AWARDS

The 2026 Whitley Award winners were announced at the Royal Geographical Society on 29 April. Enjoy this year's ceremony filmed live, hosted by WFN Ambassadors Tom Heap and Kate Humble and with the awards presented by our Patron HRH The Princess Royal.

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Training, networking and media opportunities for the 2026 Whitley Award winners

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A celebration of “realistic hope” with this year’s outstanding conservation leaders

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Celebrating the milestone birthday with a special film and bonus podcast episode

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Celebrating this year’s recipients of world-leading prizes for grassroots wildlife conservation

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Discover the impact of WFN and our network of 230 conservation leaders across 84 countries

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One donation, twice the impact for grassroots conservation

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.
Sir David Attenborough, WFN Ambassador
WFN is one of the most cost effective and direct impact charities working to protect the environment.
HRH The Princess Royal, WFN Patron
This is what the Whitley Awards are all about – recognising effective grassroots leaders and helping them expand their work.
Kate Humble, WFN Ambassador
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The Whitley Awards are the most uplifting environmental event of the year.
Tom Heap, WFN Ambassador
Whitley Award winners are warriors for biodiversity and, with our planet in crisis, their work has never been so crucial.
Alastair Fothergill, WFN Ambassador

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