Oriental Bird Club
Analysis
Oriental Bird Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northwich. It was registered in July 1987, 39 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Oriental Bird Club reported income of £130k and spending of £131k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £118k to £130k (+10%), an average of +2.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 314%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Oriental Bird Club sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals East London and Havering Branch CIO (£130k), The British Blue Cattle Society (£131k) and Rescuing European Animals in Need (£130k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promote an interest in the birds of the oriental region and their conservation. Raise money to support conservation projects in Asia through the conservation fund. Liaise with and promote the work of existing regional organisations. Collate and publish material on oriental birds.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals East London and Havering Branch CIO | London | £130k |
| The British Blue Cattle Society | Carlisle | £131k |
| Rescuing European Animals in Need | Dereham | £130k |
| National Animal Sanctuaries Support League | Co. Durham | £132k |