Our Mission
Supporting UK Habitat Restoration and Wildlife Recovery
Natural World Fund is a UK environmental charity dedicated to restoring habitats and helping wildlife thrive. Combining science-led conservation, community involvement, and long-term stewardship, we work to revive landscapes across the UK where nature needs it most.
Nature in Britain is vanishing. Together, we can bring it back.
The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. From declining songbirds to disappearing wildflowers, we are facing a nature crisis. But it’s not too late. By restoring habitats, rewilding landscapes, and supporting local conservation, we can help wildlife thrive once more.
Be part of the solution.
Why UK Habitat Restoration Matters
Restoring habitats is one of the most effective ways to reverse nature loss. When wetlands are revived, woodlands reconnected, and grasslands allowed to recover, wildlife can return — often faster than expected.
In the UK, habitat restoration supports biodiversity, strengthens ecosystems, and helps nature adapt to climate change. With the right care and long-term protection, damaged landscapes can once again support thriving wildlife.
Restoring Habitats for Wildlife in the UK
Conservation Projects
Our projects focus on restoring degraded habitats, improving biodiversity, and delivering measurable conservation outcomes. As a UK habitat restoration charity, we support wildlife where it matters most.
Support Sustainable Land Use
We work with farmers, landowners, and communities to promote wildlife-friendly land management. From regenerative agriculture to habitat creation, we help food production and biodiversity to thrive side by side.
Promote a Wilder UK
We support the return of native species and natural processes that help ecosystems recover. Whether it’s reconnecting river systems or rewetting peatland, we help nature heal itself.
Engage & Educate
We connect people with nature through outreach, learning, and community action. From school workshops to public events, we inspire curiosity and empower individuals to take positive steps for wildlife.
Simonburn
We are looking to buy and restore a 50 acre plot in the Northumberland National Park. The land, which has been over-grazed, is in a very poor state. The wet heath and peatland require extensive restoration to help the rare flora thrive. The fields would also benefit greatly from much additional native flora, including native woodland around the burn, to create new habitats for wildlife to colonise.
Campaign Spotlight
Join Our Wildlife and Habitat Restoration Projects
Whether you’re an individual, a community group, a landowner, or a business — you can help bring UK wildlife back.
Join Our Community
Sign up to receive news and updates, including habitat restoration projects, wildlife conservation stories, and opportunities to support nature across the UK.
Donate to Habitat Restoration
Your donation helps fund vital habitat restoration work, protect threatened species, and support wildlife conservation across the UK.
Volunteer on Wildlife Projects in the UK
We offer opportunities to volunteer on wildlife projects across the UK, supporting hands-on habitat restoration and conservation work.
Our Restoration Partners
Our nature recovery UK work is made possible thanks to the support of these partners:
UK Habitat Restoration
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Nature Needs You
Together, we can restore the balance between people and the natural world through UK wildlife and habitat restoration.
Help bring wildlife back — start today.
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