"RSPB" facts

• Over a million members, including nearly 150,000 youth members.
• A staff of over 1,300 people and over 13,000 volunteers.
• An income of over £50 million per year.
• 200 nature reserves covering 130,000 hectares home to 80% of our rarest or most threatened bird species.
• A UK headquarters, three national offices and nine regional offices.
• A local network of 175 local groups and more than 110 youth groups.
• At least 9 volunteers for every paid member of staff.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)

The RSPB is a charity that already has over 1 million members in the UK.

Our work is driven by a passionate belief that we all have a responsibility to protect birds and the environment. Bird populations reflect the health of the planet on which our future depends.

The need for an effective bird conservation organisation has never been greater. Climate change, agricultural intensification, expansion of urban areas and transport infrastructure, and over-exploitation of our seas all pose major threats to birds.

The RSPB could not exist without its supporters and members. Whether you join us, give a donation, purchase items from us or undertake voluntary work, your support is vital to the future of birds and the places where they live.

From 19th September until 3rd November, the RSPB will be offering the BBC's "Saving Planet Earth" book (RRP £20.00) as a FREE gift choice for all new adult members joining online! This inspirational book is packed full of stunning images of wildlife and our natural world together with information on how we can help to save it for future generations.

For this reason, it's also a perfect accompaniment to RSPB membership. The RSPB is passionate about wildlife and wild places and, with over a million members, it's an organisation that's truly giving nature a voice, helping to protect it. Membership, which costs from just £34 a year, also includes the wonderful benefit of free entry to more than 100 nature reserves across the UK, many of them offering fantastic days out for the whole family. Plus, members receive our Birds magazine four times a year with beautiful wildlife photography, news about RSPB action and events, exclusive features, up to date information on environmental issues and members' news and views.

The RSPB is a charity with over one million members. Young and old, urban and rural, from every corner of the UK, RSPB members volunteer thousands of hours working directly for birds, and are the charity's biggest source of income. Together, they demonstrate a powerful and widespread commitment to birds and the environment on which we all depend.

For the RSPB to succeed in reversing some of the catastrophic declines that have taken place in bird populations, we need to increase our income. The more funds and support we can secure, the more we can achieve for birds and people.

The scale of our conservation success will depend on the continued generosity of our numerous supporters, including corporate partners, grant-making bodies such as Heritage Lottery Fund, charitable trusts and our members. We are grateful for all this support and are scrupulous in ensuring it is used effectively.

It has always been RSPB policy to hold low levels of financial reserves - we want to tackle today's conservation challenges today. We hold less than four months expenditure in reserve. 

RSPB membership is a great & costs from as little as £32 a year for adults and as well as helping protect the UK’s birds and countryside members also receive the following benefits:

• Exclusive members magazine
• Entry to over 100 reserves
• Free seed feeder or bird handbook.

If members pay by direct debit they can also get 15 months membership for the price of 12. Join now and earn whilst also helping bring life to life. RSPB memberships are available from just £2.67/month!

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