ABOUT USWhether it’s bats or beetles, hedgehogs or hyenas, we stand up for animals and their habitats.
The delicately balanced ecosystem that we all depend on is under threat. Alarmingly, in the UK, almost two-thirds of species have declined in the last 50 years. Globally, around a quarter of mammals face extinction in the next three decades.
Together we can stop this loss of wildlife. That’s why People’s Trust for Endangered Species exists. For over 40 years our charity has improved the outlook of endangered species in Britain and throughout the world.
Passion drives our work but it’s grounded in science. We invest in research and test the best ways to protect endangered species in their natural habitats. Then we put what works into action, creating vibrant wildlife havens.
We’re a team of 20 staff and five trustees, but our reach is far wider than this. Our wonderful volunteers give up their time to take part in our research, and we work alongside scientists, conservationists, landowners, government and the general public.
Together we’re bringing the wild back to life.
How We Are Run And Funded
People’s Trust for Endangered Species was set up in 1977 to save our wildlife for the future. Our charity is governed by a board of volunteer trustees and we currently have a team of 20 staff , all passionate about protecting wildlife.
As a registered charity, around two thirds of our income comes from generous members of the public who give both their time and their money. There are many ways that you can support us.
We also receive grants for specific projects. For example, the British Hedgehog Preservation Society is co-funding our hedgehog campaign, the Esmeé Fairbairn Foundation supported our work creating habitat inventories of traditional orchards in England and Wales, and Natural England contributes to monitoring and reintroducing dormice.
Our sincere thanks to everyone who supports us.
What We Do
Everything we do is based on scientific evidence. We gather this through surveys, which you can take part in, and by awarding research grants to the most inspiring scientists worldwide. This evidence guides our conservation efforts and is shared through our events and publications.
We focus where the need is greatest and where we can have the most impact. These animals and habitats can often be overlooked but they're vital for a healthy environment.
Our work relies as much on people like you as it does on our partner organisations, government bodies and scientists. We can’t run these critical campaigns without your support.
Our Key species and habitats are as follows:
- Dormice
- Hedgehogs
- Water voles
- Stag beetles
- Noble chafer beetles
- Worldwide projects
- Traditional orchards and their wildlife
- Wood pasture and parkland
- Hedgerows
