International Eco Fund

The International Eco Fund is a specialised UK charity, originally established in 2006 (charity no. 1115374) and modernised through asset transfer to a new incorporated entity (charity no. 1198988) in January 2024. Its core mission is to promote the conservation, protection, and improvement of natural habitats, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding wild birds and other wildlife, while advancing public education to foster widespread environmental stewardship. Governed by trustees with conservation expertise, the fund adopts a prudent, investment-driven approach, balancing immediate grants with long-term reserves for sustainable impact across England and Wales.

It prioritises project funding for practical conservation work, habitat restoration, biodiversity enhancement (especially wild birds), educational campaigns, and capacity building for organisations advancing ecological protection. Beneficiaries include the general public through awareness initiatives and established conservation groups delivering measurable habitat improvements and species protection, favouring projects that blend hands-on action with advocacy for behavioural change.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities based in England or Wales, typically small to medium organisations with annual incomes under £1 million; unsolicited applications are not accepted—invitations only via trustee networks. Grants range from £5,000 to £25,000, occasionally larger for strategic efforts, awarded adhoc based on periodic trustee meetings with no fixed deadlines.

Distinctively invite-only and non-religious, the fund avoids direct people/community support, focusing instead on systemic biodiversity gains and ecological literacy; it stands out for its enduring niche in wildlife-habitat conservation paired with public engagement, making it ideal for aligned charities seeking targeted, trust-based partnerships.