Suffolk Bird Group
Analysis
Suffolk Bird Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Suffolk. It was registered in June 1989, 37 years ago. Its declared purposes cover environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Suffolk Bird Group reported income of £16k and spending of £12k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £7,730 to £16k (+106%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Suffolk Bird Group 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 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Roman Roads Research Association (£16k), The Friends of Barkway Parish Church (£16k) and Bushey Manor Field (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
SBG is the group for people interested in the birds of Suffolk, and provides a network and a voice for birdwatchers in the county. SBG organises an extensive programme of field meetings and indoor talks, with many well known speakers. SBG produces a quarterly bulletin, The Harrier, and is closely involved in producing the annual Suffolk Bird report. SBG promotes bird surveys & conservation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Roads Research Association | Northallerton | £16k |
| The Friends of Barkway Parish Church | Royston | £16k |
| Bushey Manor Field | Bushey | £16k |
| Reigate Public Baths | Reigate | £16k |