Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a leading UK conservation organisation saving wetlands for wildlife and people across the world.
Founded in 1946 by the naturalist and artist, the late Sir Peter Scott, WWT is the only UK charity with a national network of nine specialist wetland visitor centres. With over 60 years experience of wetland conservation, WWT is committed to the protection of wetlands and all that depend on them for survival.

Our purpose

To save wetlands and their wildlife and raise awareness of the issues that affect their survival. To enhance people's lives through learning about and being close to nature and inspiring them to help WWT’s conservation work worldwide.

Our vision

A worldwide network of healthy, productive wetlands, where a rich variety of wildlife can live and breed safely, and ensure people’s lives are enriched by learning about and being close to nature.