Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds
Notable UK charityAlso known as: R S P B, The Rspb
To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit by conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend,protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats.To raise public understanding and awareness,and to provide information on,such matters.To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment
Activities & Mission
To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit by conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend,protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats.To raise public understanding and awareness,and to provide information on,such matters.To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment
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 Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample: 48). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £194,964,000 | £176,791,000 | £134,122,000 | £293,391,000 | £40,300,000 | 2486 / 13000 |
| 2024 | £169,877,000 | £167,994,000 | £125,280,000 | £263,466,000 | £42,037,000 | 2517 / 13500 |
| 2023 | £164,702,000 | £164,817,000 | £120,619,000 | £270,314,000 | £49,328,000 | 2406 / 11900 |
| 2022 | £157,699,000 | £143,112,000 | £106,258,000 | £278,869,000 | £68,380,000 | 2231 / 12000 |
| 2021 | £142,383,000 | £121,618,000 | £89,626,000 | £236,200,000 | £77,479,000 | 2101 / 12011 |
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds
What does Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds do?
To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit by conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend,protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats.To raise public understanding and awareness,and to provide information on,such matters.To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment
How much income did Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds report in 2025?
Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds reported total income of £194.96m and reported expenditure of £176.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds?
Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds has a program ratio of 68.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Environment charities with income over £10M (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds registered as a charity?
Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207076. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds?
Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Andrew Thomas Cahn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds operate?
Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds operates across 40 areas, including Anguilla, Argentina, Ascension and 37 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207076.
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- 14 May 2026
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