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African Bird Club

The African Bird Club gives grants to individuals and groups in African countries to support a wide range of small to medium-sized projects there that benefit the conservation of African birds or their habitats. Our website is the primary online source for all things to do with African birds. We also publish a twice-yearly, peer-reviewed bulletin, and we are developing a series of birding apps.

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Activities & Mission

The African Bird Club gives grants to individuals and groups in African countries to support a wide range of small to medium-sized projects there that benefit the conservation of African birds or their habitats. Our website is the primary online source for all things to do with African birds. We also publish a twice-yearly, peer-reviewed bulletin, and we are developing a series of birding apps.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£73,484
Latest Expenditure
£83,885

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 114.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 114.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£73,484
£83,8850 / 4
2023
£67,053
£64,1820 / 6
2022
£82,557
£86,4000 / 5
2021
£77,193
£91,1780 / 6
2020
£174,742
£95,5080 / 63

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Frequently asked questions about African Bird Club

What does African Bird Club do?

The African Bird Club gives grants to individuals and groups in African countries to support a wide range of small to medium-sized projects there that benefit the conservation of African birds or their habitats. Our website is the primary online source for all things to do with African birds. We also publish a twice-yearly, peer-reviewed bulletin, and we are developing a series of birding apps.

How much income did African Bird Club report in 2024?

African Bird Club reported total income of £73k and reported expenditure of £84k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was African Bird Club registered as a charity?

African Bird Club was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 2019 as charity number 1184309. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs African Bird Club?

African Bird Club is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does African Bird Club operate?

African Bird Club operates across 58 areas, including Algeria, Angola, Benin and 55 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is African Bird Club a registered charity?

Yes — African Bird Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184309.

Details

Address
BirdLife International
David Attenborough Building
Pembroke Street
Cambridge
CB2 3QZ
Registration Date
8 July 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5140968
Charity Number
1184309

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Trustees

Abubakr Mohammad
ANDREW PETER BLAIR
Dr Florence Carissan
Dr Paul Frederick Donald
Dr Talatu Tende
Ian Francis
KEITH FINDLAY BETTON
Paul Buckley
Philip Hall
Richard Webb
Stephen William Lowe

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