The West Midland Bird Club
Analysis
The West Midland Bird Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stafford. It was registered in May 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides human resources and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The West Midland Bird Club reported income of £67k and spending of £66k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £128k to £67k (-47%), an average of -15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The West Midland Bird Club sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Greek Stray Res.q and Support (£67k), The Links Group (£68k) and British Cattle Breeders Club Limited (£67k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the conservation of wild birds and their habitats and educate the public in the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of wild birds and wild bird study.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Stray Res.q and Support | Sleaford | £67k |
| The Links Group | Haywards Heath | £68k |
| British Cattle Breeders Club Limited | Buxton | £67k |
| Healing Paws Animal Rescue | Cheshire | £68k |