Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Formation1889 (1889), Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden, Manchester
TypeConservation charity
HeadquartersThe Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire, England
2 Lochside View, Edinburgh, Scotland
Area served
United Kingdom
President
Dr Amir Khan
Key people
  • Kevin Cox (Chairman)
  • Beccy Speight (Chief Executive)
Revenue
Increase £157.7 million GBP (2022)
Staff (2022)
2,231
Volunteers (2022)
10,500
Websiterspb.org.uk

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a charitable organisation registered in England and Wales[1] and in Scotland.[2] It was founded in 1889. It works to promote conservation and protection of birds and the wider environment through public awareness campaigns, petitions and through the operation of nature reserves throughout the United Kingdom.[3]

In 2021/22 the RSPB had revenue of £157 million, 2,200 employees, 10,500 volunteers and 1.1 million members (including 195,000 youth members), making it one of the world's largest wildlife conservation organisations.[4] The RSPB has many local groups and maintains 222 nature reserves.

  1. ^ "Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, registered charity no. 207076". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
  2. ^ "Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Registered Charity no. SC037654". Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
  3. ^ "What does the RSPB do?". RSPB. Archived from the original on 2 January 2007. Retrieved 19 February 2007.
  4. ^ "Annual Report 2021-2022" (PDF). RSPB. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

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