BIRDLINE UK LIMITED
The nationwide rescue and re-homing of unwanted Parrots.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £195,598, which are significantly larger than the trustees' policy target of £62,780 (18 months of expenditure). The charity reported a net income surplus of £20,200 for the year, driven largely by a £20,000 bequest, while operating with no paid staff and relying entirely on volunteers.
What the accounts disclose
“Membership subscriptions 17,406” — page 17
“The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (“the free reserves”) held by the charity should be 18 months of the total expenditure, which equates to £62,780 in free reserves.” — page 11
“Three trustees (2024: three) were reimbursed expenses of £17,595 (2024: £5,727) in fulfilling trustee duties and also in acting as volunteers to carry out charitable activities.” — page 19
Trustees
- Claire Hockley
- MELINDA LAWS
- Suzanne Connett
- Tracey Kirkland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £63k | £43k |
| 30/09/2024 | £43k | £36k |
| 30/09/2023 | £64k | £39k |
| 30/09/2022 | £47k | £51k |
| 30/09/2021 | £83k | £37k |
Common questions
Is BIRDLINE UK LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £195,598, which are significantly larger than the trustees' policy target of £62,780 (18 months of expenditure). The charity reported a net income surplus of £20,200 for the year, driven largely by a £20,000 bequest, while operating with no paid staff and relying entirely on volunteers. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.