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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £121,305 for the year, resulting in unrestricted free reserves of only £1,860. The trustees note that cash flow is tight and securing additional funding is essential to expand work and provide resilience. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Trust Grants £153,288”
“At the year-end our Unrestricted Free Reserves amounted to £1,860”
Trustees
- Andrew Garthwaite
- Christopher Story
- Dr Julia Schroeder
- Gerald Kaye
- Jodie Holyoake
- NICKY OLIVER
- Sam Fuller
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £437k | £558k |
| 30/09/2024 | £408k | £539k |
| 30/09/2023 | £438k | £402k |
| 30/09/2022 | £460k | £341k |
| 30/09/2021 | £361k | £266k |
Common questions
Is SONGBIRD SURVIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £121,305 for the year, resulting in unrestricted free reserves of only £1,860. The trustees note that cash flow is tight and securing additional funding is essential to expand work and provide resilience. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SONGBIRD SURVIVAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SONGBIRD SURVIVAL as a grant recipient include PROJECT GIVING BACK, THE DULVERTON TRUST, THE CHARLOTTE HEBER-PERCY CHARITABLE TRUST, JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE OFENHEIM CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £376k |
| LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED | 1 | £284k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 1 | £231k |
| CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FOUNDATION | 1 | £148k |
| THE DRW FOUNDATION | 1 | £109k |
| GRANTSCAPE | 1 | £73k |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £63k |
Charities like this
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
- SHALDON WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
- MOUSEHOLE WILD BIRD HOSPITAL AND SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
- THE BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION
- HAWK CONSERVANCY TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONGBIRD SURVIVAL | £437k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS | £195.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHALDON WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED | £293k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MOUSEHOLE WILD BIRD HOSPITAL AND SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST | £9.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |