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About us

WWF's panda logo is recognised worldwide as a symbol of conservation and sustainable development, but how much do you know about us? Here's your chance to find out more:

WWF-UK is the UK arm of the WWF Network, the world’s leading environmental organisation founded in 1961 and now active in over 100 countries. Using our unique combination of practical experience, knowledge and credibility, our 300-strong staff work with governments, businesses and communities both here in the UK and around the world so that people and nature thrive within their fair share of the planet’s natural resources. In 2007/8 we spent £42m on our work; most of our income comes from our dedicated members and supporters.

Butterflies in Brazilian Amazon

All about WWF

Find out more about us – our guiding principles, how we govern ourselves and spend our money, and information about our trustees and ambassadors.

Gordon Brown speaking at a WWF Climate Change event, London

Why we make a difference

A number of factors make us a powerful force for change on the world’s most serious environmental problems.

A school of fish in the waters off Mafia Island, Tanzania, East Africa.

Our plans for the next five years

Find out how we plan to tackle the most serious environmental problems facing our planet in the coming five years.

Our Address

WWF-UK
Panda House
Weyside Park
Godalming
Surrey GU7 1XR
t: 01483 426444
f: 01483 426409

Other WWF-UK offices

WWF-UK:

A charity registered in England (number 1081247) and in Scotland (number SC039593); and a company limited by guarantee - registered in England (number 4016725).