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.
Latest income
£7k
Latest spending
£34k
Registered
2024
Trustees
- Jonathan Mutchchair
- Carole Moreton
- Daniel Wrench
- Dr Paul Richard Bisson
- Dr Sally Johnson
- Dr Sara Louise Short
- Jo Weaver-Jackson
- Linda Offord
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £7k | £34k |
| 05/04/2025 | £45k | £10k |
Common questions
Who funds FEED THE BIRDS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FEED THE BIRDS as a grant recipient include THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION, MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £6k | |
| MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/04/2026 | £20k | Feed the Birds Befriending - tackling rural loneliness and social isolation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/10/2024 | £20k | Feed The Birds |