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Songbird Survival

The objective of the charity is to improve, protect & preserve the population of song & other small birds for the benefit of national biodiversity & the public. It aims to achieve this by commissioning & funding scientific research, supporting the conservation & restoration of habitats, by education of the public & advocacy where changes in the law may be deemed necessary to protect songbirds.

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Activities & Mission

The objective of the charity is to improve, protect & preserve the population of song & other small birds for the benefit of national biodiversity & the public. It aims to achieve this by commissioning & funding scientific research, supporting the conservation & restoration of habitats, by education of the public & advocacy where changes in the law may be deemed necessary to protect songbirds.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£436,955
Latest Expenditure
£558,260

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 127.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 127.8%
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
£436,955
£558,2600 / 34
2024
£407,558
£538,6520 / 1
2023
£437,930
£401,8230 / 1
2022
£460,392
£341,2700 / 2
2021
£360,560
£266,1050 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Songbird Survival

What does Songbird Survival do?

The objective of the charity is to improve, protect & preserve the population of song & other small birds for the benefit of national biodiversity & the public. It aims to achieve this by commissioning & funding scientific research, supporting the conservation & restoration of habitats, by education of the public & advocacy where changes in the law may be deemed necessary to protect songbirds.

How much income did Songbird Survival report in 2025?

Songbird Survival reported total income of £437k and reported expenditure of £558k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Songbird Survival registered as a charity?

Songbird Survival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2001 as charity number 1085281. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Songbird Survival?

Songbird Survival is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Songbird Survival operate?

Songbird Survival operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Songbird Survival a registered charity?

Yes — Songbird Survival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085281.

Details

Address
SongBird Survival
PO BOX 311
DISS
IP22 1WW
Registration Date
28 February 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3977102
Charity Number
1085281

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Trustees

Andrew Garthwaite
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Story
Dr Julia Schroeder
Gerald Kaye
Jodie Holyoake
NICKY OLIVER
Sam Fuller

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