Our purpose is to ensure that the potential of voluntary action for the environment is fully realised.

Our vision is of a world where people value their environment and take practical action to improve it.

BTCV is the UK's largest practical conservation charity. Founded in 1959, we help over 130,000 volunteers take hands-on action each year to improve the rural and urban environment.

We offer:

• Practical conservation opportunities
• Support and advice for local people and community groups
• UK and International Conservation Holidays
• Training and learning opportunities
• Practical land management for conservation
• Opportunities for young people to develop skills and careers
• Employment programmes to give people the skills for work
• Recycling and waste minimisation projects and consultancy
• Environmental consultancy and project management
• Mail order delivery, including trees, wildflowers, tools and handbooks.

BTCV receives strategic financial support in England from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [DEFRA], and through Are Your Doing Your Bit, a joint initiative between DEFRA and the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions [DTLR].