Whitley Fund for Nature is a UK charity. We have channelled £24 million to 220 conservation leaders in 80 countries across the Global South, benefiting wildlife, landscapes and people.

CATCHUP ON THE 2025 WHITLEY AWARDS
See the Whitley 2025 Award Ceremony again in full, hosted by WFN Ambassadors Tom Heap and Kate Humble and recorded live at at the Royal Geographical Society in London. Don't miss this celebration of hope and impact, honouring those protecting our planet for future generations.
2025 Whitley Award winners
View AllWatch an inspiring film about Olivier Nsengimana, winner of the 2025 Whitley Gold Award.
WFN's top prize is awarded annually to a Whitley Award alumnus who has also received Continuation Funding. This laddered support allows successful conservation solutions to be scaled up; Olivier from Rwanda is leading protection for grey crowned cranes across East Africa.
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Meet the 2025 Whitley Award winners!
Announcing this year’s recipients of world-leading prizes for grassroots wildlife conservation…
Whitley Awards 2025: A message from founder Edward Whitley
On 30th April, we announced the latest cohort of Whitley Award winners, six inspiring conservationists from across the Global South working to protect our planet for future generations.
Browse the 2025 Whitley Awards Booklet
Discover the charity’s history and impact, and meet the 2025 Whitley Award winners in this year’s ceremony booklet.
Green Match Fund Success!
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conservation and climate change
Our open letter to world leaders
WFN is one of 15 organisations urging world leaders to increase support for locally-led solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises, in a joint open letter at COP26.
Nature-Based Solutions
The WFN funding stream supporting community-led action for conservation and climate.
Tackling your carbon footprint with WFN & IPÊ
Your opportunity to offset carbon through a Whitley Award-winning reforestation project in Brazil.