SMLR covers the south coast from Brighton to Exeter, but plans to extend westward. Volunteers have occasionally travelled further afield, for instance to the Braer oil spill site. SMLR offers courses on rescue techniques and publishes newsletters. A campaigning charity that funds research projects worldwide, the WDCS generally employs professionals rather than volunteers. It funds and manages a wide range of campaigns.
Funding is by subscriptions, donations and legacies.
Optionally higher subs provide more reading material, including copies of BBC Wildlife magazine.