Songbird Survival
Analysis
Songbird Survival is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Diss. It was registered in February 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04078747). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Songbird Survival reported income of £437k and spending of £558k, spending 128% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £361k to £437k (+21%), an average of +4.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Songbird Survival sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Forest Dog Rescue (£436k), Candy's Hound Rescue International (£437k) and Easterleigh Animal Sanctuary (£436k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Dog Rescue | Worcs | £436k |
| Candy's Hound Rescue International | Colchester | £437k |
| Easterleigh Animal Sanctuary | Blackpool | £436k |
| Happy Staffie Rescue | Worcestershire | £438k |