Size of Wales

Size of Wales is a Welsh climate change charity founded in 2010 by Heather Stevens and Peter Davies, inspired by the "size of Wales" metric for rainforest loss. Its core mission is to mobilise Wales to protect at least two million hectares of tropical forests globally by partnering with Indigenous and local communities, growing trees, restoring ecosystems, and advocating for climate justice. Rooted in Welsh civic identity, it emphasises collaboration, inclusion, Indigenous leadership, and linking local awareness to global impact through education, funding, and policy campaigns—distinctively positioning Wales as a deforestation solution leader.

The funder prioritises tropical forest protection, reforestation, community livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and climate education, supporting community-led initiatives in Latin America (e.g., Wampis Nation in the Amazon) and Africa (e.g., Mbale Trees Programme in Uganda planting millions of trees annually). It backs projects enhancing sustainable economies, Indigenous rights, and restoration, alongside Wales-centric school programmes and campaigns for a "Deforestation Free Nation," targeting policy, procurement, and consumption changes.

Eligible entities include grassroots, Indigenous, local, and small-to-medium organisations (no strict income limits, preference for lower incomes) working in tropical forest regions worldwide; no geographic base restriction for grantees, but Welsh engagement is central. Invite-only funding—no unsolicited applications; start with phone/email enquiry for partnership discussions. Quarterly trustee meetings inform decisions, no fixed deadlines. Typical grants range £5,000–£50,000 (often £10,000–£40,000) for projects or match funding; excludes core costs, capital, emergencies, or non-aligned activities. Unique for ethical, sustainable, anti-racist partnerships blending global conservation with Welsh advocacy.