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.
CELEBRATING SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH
In honour 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.
Applications for the 2027 Whitley Awards are now open. Apply today!
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2026 Whitley Award winners
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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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View AllApplications for the 2027 Whitley Awards are now open
WFN is now accepting applications for our flagship awards supporting outstanding grassroots conservation leaders
Highlights from the 2026 Whitley Awards Week
Training, networking and media opportunities for the 2026 Whitley Award winners
Looking back at the 2026 Whitley Awards Ceremony
A celebration of “realistic hope” with this year’s outstanding conservation leaders
Sir David Attenborough at 100
Celebrating the milestone birthday with a special film and bonus podcast episode
Meet the 2026 Whitley Award winners
Celebrating this year’s recipients of world-leading prizes for grassroots wildlife conservation
Browse our 2026 Annual Report
Discover the impact of WFN and our network of 230 conservation leaders across 84 countries
