Responsible Bodies Directory
The complete directory of all DEFRA-designated responsible bodies authorised to enter into conservation covenants for BNG in England. Search, filter, and contact directly.
Source: GOV.UK — Last updated: January 2026 (40 bodies designated)
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Arcadian Ecology & Consulting Limited
Registered charity
Designated: 15 May 2025Expertise: Natural environment
Beechcroft House, Vicarage Lane, Curdridge, Hampshire SO32 2DP
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Local authority
Designated: 26 Sep 2024Expertise: Natural environment
PO Box 634, Barnsley S70 9GG
Bateman Hosegood Ltd
Company
Designated: 9 Dec 2025Expertise: Natural environment
The Granary, Netherstonhaies, Butterleigh, Cullompton, Devon EX15 1PG
Biogains Ltd
Company
Designated: 18 Nov 2025Expertise: Natural environment
Unit 11, Gidleys Meadow Business Park, Christow, Exeter, Devon EX6 7QB
Bracknell Forest Council
Local authority
Designated: 4 Apr 2024Expertise: Natural environment
Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1JD
Buckinghamshire Council
Local authorityHeritage
Designated: 2 May 2024Expertise: Natural environment & heritage
Walton Street Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UA
City of Doncaster Council
Local authority
Designated: 26 Sep 2024Expertise: Natural environment
Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN1 3BU
Conservation Covenant Services Ltd
Company
Designated: 9 Dec 2025Expertise: Natural environment
The Old Church, Whyke Road, Chichester PO19 8HA
Coventry City Council
Local authorityHeritage
Designated: 10 Apr 2025Expertise: Natural environment & heritage
PO Box 7097, Coventry CV6 9SL
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Registered charity
Designated: 9 Jan 2025Expertise: Natural environment
Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8LX
Dorset Council
Local authority
Designated: 18 Jul 2025Expertise: Natural environment
County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester DT1 1XJ
Environment Agency
Public body
Designated: 9 Dec 2024Expertise: Natural environment
National Customer Contact Centre, PO Box 544, Rotherham S60 1BY
Fera Science Ltd
Company
Designated: 10 Apr 2025Expertise: Natural environment
York Bio Tech Campus, Sand Hutton, York, North Yorkshire YO41 1LZ
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Public body
Designated: 9 Dec 2024Expertise: Natural environment
Tootal Buildings, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6EU
Greater Manchester Environment Trust
Registered charity
Designated: 26 Sep 2024Expertise: Natural environment
499-511 Bury Road, Bolton BL2 6DH
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Registered charity
Designated: 15 May 2025Expertise: Natural environment
Beechcroft House, Vicarage Lane, Curdridge, Hampshire SO32 2DP
Harry Ferguson Holdings
Company
Designated: 23 Feb 2024Expertise: Natural environment
Kings Manor Farm, Copse Lane, Freshwater, Isle of Wight PO40 9TL
Lake District National Park Authority
Public bodyHeritage
Designated: 9 Jan 2025Expertise: Natural environment & heritage
Wayfaring House, Murley Moss Business Park, Oxenholme Road, Kendal LA9 7RL
Natural England
Public body
Designated: 12 Jan 2024Expertise: Natural environment
Kings Pool, 1-2 Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PX
Newt Conservation Partnership
Registered charity
Designated: 14 Nov 2024Expertise: Natural environment
First Floor, Bury Knowle House, North Place, Headington, Oxford OX3 9HY
Northumberland County Council
Local authority
Designated: 23 Feb 2024Expertise: Natural environment
Planning Services, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2EF
Plantlife
Registered charity
Designated: 9 Dec 2024Expertise: Natural environment
Brewery House, 36 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2AP
ProHort Ecoshield
Company
Designated: 18 Nov 2025Expertise: Natural environment
Waterbridge Farm, Yarnfield Lane, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 0NE
Restoration Soil Ltd
Company
Designated: 26 Mar 2025Expertise: Natural environment
Knapton Quarry, East Knapton, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 8JA
RSK ADAS Limited
CompanyHeritage
Designated: 17 Dec 2025Expertise: Natural environment & heritage
Spring Lodge, 172 Chester Road, Helsby, Cheshire WA6 0AR
RSK Biocensus
CompanyHeritage
Designated: 23 Feb 2024Expertise: Natural environment & heritage
Spring Lodge, 172 Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham WA6 0AR
Soil Association Land Trust
Registered charity
Designated: 17 Dec 2025Expertise: Natural environment
Spear House, 51 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6AD
South Downs National Park Authority
Public bodyHeritage
Designated: 18 Jul 2025Expertise: Natural environment & heritage
South Downs Centre, North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9DH
South Tyneside Council
Local authority
Designated: 12 Sep 2024Expertise: Natural environment
Town Hall & Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear NE33 2RL
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Registered charity
Designated: 26 Sep 2024Expertise: Natural environment
The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffordshire ST17 0WT
Swindon Borough Council
Local authority
Designated: 26 Sep 2024Expertise: Natural environment
Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon SN1 2JH
The Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Registered charity
Designated: 18 Jul 2025Expertise: Natural environment
Bickley Hall Farm, Bickley, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8EF
The Environment Bank Limited
Company
Designated: 10 Apr 2025Expertise: Natural environment
35 Ballards Lane, London N3 1XW
The Land Trust
Registered charity
Designated: 26 Sep 2024Expertise: Natural environment
1 Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington WA3 7GB
The Lifescape Project Limited
Registered charity
Designated: 12 Sep 2024Expertise: Natural environment
The Willows, Ipswich Road, Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk NR15 2TG
Warwickshire County Council
Local authorityHeritage
Designated: 2 May 2024Expertise: Natural environment & heritage
Shire Hall, Warwickshire County Council CV34 4RL
Westcountry Rivers Trust
Registered charity
Designated: 26 Sep 2024Expertise: Natural environment
Rain Charm House, Kyl Cober Parc, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall PL17 8PH
Westmorland and Furness Council
Local authorityHeritage
Designated: 26 Sep 2024Expertise: Natural environment & heritage
Planning 2, Voreda House, Portland Place, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7BF
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Public body
Designated: 18 Nov 2025Expertise: Natural environment
Wellington House, Leeds LS1 2DE
Wokingham Borough Council
Local authorityHeritage
Designated: 9 Jan 2025Expertise: Natural environment & heritage
Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham RG40 1BN
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