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Feed The Birds

Feed the Birds is a nature-focused befriending programme aimed at people over 18 experiencing loneliness or social isolation. Trained volunteers visit once a week to provide and maintain a bird feeding station and to chat with their client. Founded in 2016 by Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Feed the Birds became a stand alone charity in May 2024.

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Activities & Mission

Feed the Birds is a nature-focused befriending programme aimed at people over 18 experiencing loneliness or social isolation. Trained volunteers visit once a week to provide and maintain a bird feeding station and to chat with their client. Founded in 2016 by Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Feed the Birds became a stand alone charity in May 2024.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£44,576
Latest Expenditure
£9,796

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 22.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 22.0%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£44,576
£9,7960 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Feed The Birds

What does Feed The Birds do?

Feed the Birds is a nature-focused befriending programme aimed at people over 18 experiencing loneliness or social isolation. Trained volunteers visit once a week to provide and maintain a bird feeding station and to chat with their client. Founded in 2016 by Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Feed the Birds became a stand alone charity in May 2024.

How much income did Feed The Birds report in 2025?

Feed The Birds reported total income of £45k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Feed The Birds registered as a charity?

Feed The Birds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 2024 as charity number 1208199. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Feed The Birds?

Feed The Birds is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jonathan Mutch. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Feed The Birds operate?

Feed The Birds operates across 2 areas: Shropshire and Wrexham.

Is Feed The Birds a registered charity?

Yes — Feed The Birds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1208199.

Details

Address
Shropshire Wildlife Trust
193 Abbey Foregate
SHREWSBURY
SY2 6AH
Registration Date
10 May 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5232933
Charity Number
1208199

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Trustees

Jonathan Mutch Chair
Claire Thurmer
Daniel Wrench
Dr Paul Richard Bisson
Dr Sally Johnson
Dr Sara Louise Short
Jo Weaver-Jackson
Linda Offord
Robin Peel
Susan Podmore

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14 May 2026
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