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Birdlife International

BirdLife International is a Partnership acting for birds, for priority sites, for the environment and for people. Over ten million people support the BirdLife International Partnership of non-governmental conservation organisations (Partners) and local networks. The BirdLife International Partners work together on shared priorities, programmes, and policies to deliver real conservation results.

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Activities & Mission

BirdLife International is a Partnership acting for birds, for priority sites, for the environment and for people. Over ten million people support the BirdLife International Partnership of non-governmental conservation organisations (Partners) and local networks. The BirdLife International Partners work together on shared priorities, programmes, and policies to deliver real conservation results.

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.

Show all 14 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£33,013,424
Latest Expenditure
£31,852,927

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,859,274
Charitable Activities £28,575,503
Other Trading £1,024,337
Investments £540,565
Other Income £13,745

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £29,783,677
Raising Funds £2,069,250
Governance £332,404
Grants to Institutions £10,556,281
Other Expenditure £0

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
£33,013,424
£31,852,927£29,783,677£34,766,881£3,878,584254 / 12
2023
£35,838,176
£29,836,912£28,173,543£33,107,470£3,181,278223 / 11
2022
£40,493,227
£32,205,977£30,300,008£27,545,767£2,616,686220 / 8
2021
£24,313,378
£24,736,389£23,791,838£19,550,532£2,348,912247 / 16
2020
£26,174,036
£23,024,652£22,227,034£19,447,209£1,957,566253 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birdlife International

What does Birdlife International do?

BirdLife International is a Partnership acting for birds, for priority sites, for the environment and for people. Over ten million people support the BirdLife International Partnership of non-governmental conservation organisations (Partners) and local networks. The BirdLife International Partners work together on shared priorities, programmes, and policies to deliver real conservation results.

How much income did Birdlife International report in 2024?

Birdlife International reported total income of £33.01m and reported expenditure of £31.85m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birdlife International registered as a charity?

Birdlife International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 1994 as charity number 1042125. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Birdlife International?

Birdlife International is governed by a board of 19 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birdlife International operate?

Birdlife International operates across 14 areas, including Belgium, Cambodia, Ecuador and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Birdlife International a registered charity?

Yes — Birdlife International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042125.

Details

Address
Birdlife International
The David Attenborough Building
Pembroke Street
CAMBRIDGE
CB2 3QZ
Registration Date
19 November 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1042125
Charity Number
1042125

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Trustees

Christie Constantine
Dian Agista Prihanggalasari
Dr Michael Russell Wheldon Rands
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Rabindra Vikash Vanapalli Tatayah
Dr Rodrigo Wilber Soria Auza
Dr Sheku Kamara
Edward Daniel Cheskey
Fadi Naseer
Imad Al Atrash
Ishana Thapa
JOHN GREGORY
Also governs 1 other charity
Kate Millar
Khadija Bourass
Kjetil Aadne Solbakken
Lieven de Schamphelaere
Martin Philip Birch
Mika Asikainen
Nunia Teresa Thomas
Rebecca Susan Speight

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