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We’re the only global Partnership conserving birds and all life on our planet. We exist to give one voice to nature, and to unite and strengthen conservation across borders. Who we are What we do We’…
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBirdlife International is a registered environment nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for environment charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £33M in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Birdlife International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Birdlife International is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Birdlife International has £33M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Birdlife International is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £33M in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Birdlife International. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Birdlife International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
We’re the only global Partnership conserving birds and all life on our planet. We exist to give one voice to nature, and to unite and strengthen conservation across borders. Who we are What we do We’… Birdlife International is classified as a environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: Birdlife International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £33M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Birdlife International is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (19)
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Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Sentiment
NeutralBirdLife International - Britannica
World Water Day: Celebrating Iconic Himalayan Birds - BirdLife International
Protecting Africa’s Forests - BirdLife International
International Day of Forests: Climate resilience in action - BirdLife International
Building momentum for flyway conservation - BirdLife International
Voices of the Flyways: Tareq Qaneer - BirdLife International
Finland’s updated Important Bird Areas: A new map for bird conservation - BirdLife International
ROC has joined the flock! - BirdLife International
2026: A make-or-break year for nature in Europe - BirdLife International
A new future for the Audouin’s Gull? - BirdLife International
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- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
Data freshness
What we don't know
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Methodology
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Quick facts about Birdlife International
- What is Birdlife International?
- Birdlife International is a environment nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. We’re the only global Partnership conserving birds and all life on our planet. We exist to give one voice to nature, and to unite and strengthen conservation across borders. Who we are What we do We’…
- When was Birdlife International founded?
- Birdlife International was founded in 1994.
- Where is Birdlife International located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Birdlife International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Birdlife International trustworthy?
- Birdlife International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Birdlife International's website?
- https://www.birdlife.org
- Are donations to Birdlife International tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.