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- - Some habitats contain such a richness of life that we need to protect them at all odds. We are working to preserve ancient woodlands, orchards and wood pastures and parklands, as well as the countless species they support.
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- - 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.
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- - People’s Trust for Endangered Species was set up in 1977 to save our wildlife. We are governed by a board of volunteer trustees and our team of staff are passionate about protecting endangered species and places.
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Wildlife
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- - We protect wildlife in Britain and around the world by bringing our most threatened species back from the brink of extinction. We do this through ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
Wild places
- Close
- - Some habitats contain such a richness of life that we need to protect them at all odds. We are working to preserve ancient woodlands, orchards and wood pastures and parklands, as well as the countless species they support.
What we do
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- - 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.
Who we are
- Close
- - People’s Trust for Endangered Species was set up in 1977 to save our wildlife. We are governed by a board of volunteer trustees and our team of staff are passionate about protecting endangered species and places.
Success stories
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- - We strive to bring our most threatened species in the UK and around the world back from the brink of extinction. Our successes come from ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
Get involved
- Close
- - There are so many ways you can help save endangered species. Fancy taking part in a survey, joining us on a wildlife event or becoming a regular supporter?
Shop
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- - Support our work in our shop with a range of charity gifts, home-ware, cards and more. 100% of the profits go directly to help wildlife both in the UK an overseas.
Donate
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- - There is nothing natural about the alarming rate at which we are losing animals and their homes. It is absolutely avoidable. We can stop the loss of our wildlife – but we need your support. You can act now by choosing to give to our cause. Thank you.

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Help dormice return to the wild

Dormouse populations have been declining for the past century, as their woodland homes have slowly disappeared. Our dormouse releases are putting them back into the wild.

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Dormouse populations have been declining for the past century, as the woodland homes have slowly disappeared. Our dormouse releases are putting them back into the wild.

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Dormouse populations have been declining for the past century, as the woodland homes have slowly disappeared. Our dormouse releases are putting them back into the wild.

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We fund the very best conservation organisations, scientific researchers and wildlife experts out in the field through our various grants programmes. Take a look at the wildlife you're helping to save.

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Help us bring wildcats back from the brink with the UK’s first wildcat ‘breed to release’ programme.

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Our wildlife is disappearing

Almost two thirds of species in the UK have declined in the past 50 years. There’s nothing natural or inevitable about this. It can be stopped. And everyone can play a part. That’s why People’s Trust for Endangered Species exists.

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Almost two thirds of species in the UK have declined in the past 50 years. It can be stopped. And everyone can play a part.

Our wildlife is disappearing

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Almost two thirds of species in the UK have declined in the past 50 years. There’s nothing natural or inevitable about this. It can be stopped. And everyone can play a part. That’s why People’s Trust for Endangered Species exists.

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We’ve been standing up for wildlife for nearly 50 years. With the help of scientists, conservationists, landowners, and the general public, we’re working to protect our delicately balanced ecosystem by bringing our most threatened species back from the brink.

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Funded by our generous supporters, our grant programmes support the very best scientific researchers and wildlife experts out in the field. The evidence they unearth guides worldwide conservation. Browse the map below to discover the amazing wildlife we’re saving from extinction.

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Go nuts for dormice

Go nuts for dormice

Thanks to PTES supporters, we’re still going nuts for dormice

Dormice are a powerful indicator of healthy habitats. Where they survive, many other species thrive too. That’s why they are one of PTES’s key species — and why protecting them helps safeguard entire ecosystems. Find out what we’re doing and how you can help.

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You don't have to be an expert to take part in our survey Living With Mammals. Looking out for animals and changes in their habitats is fun, connects you with nature and the information you share gives us a real insight into how your local wildlife is doing.

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National Dormouse Conference 2026

National Dormouse Conference 2026

Join us at the 5th National Hazel Dormouse Conference taking place at Reading University on 14th November 2026. Aimed at all volunteers, ecological consultants, government organisations and NGOs. Book now!

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National Dormouse Conference 2026

Latest news from PTES

Changes in the stag beetle population of Great Britain

In 1997, stag beetles (more formally, greater or European stag beetles, Lucanus cervus) were made a ‘priority species’ in the then UK Biodiversity Action Plan. There was evidence to suggest …

Returning hazel dormice to Leicestershire: native species reintroduced in nationwide recovery programme

A new chapter for Leicestershire’s dormice There’s some exciting wildlife news from Bradgate Park this week as more than 40 hazel dormice have been released into one of the park’s …

Ten years of monitoring England’s mountain hares

After a decade of surveys across the Peak District, Dr Carlos Bedson reflects on the people, places and moments behind long-term mountain hare research, how early support from PTES helped make the …

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