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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Birdlife International

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’…

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.94
Program expenses£0.94 (£29.8 million)
94% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Birdlife 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
94% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

CH
Christie Constantine
Trustee

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

CH
Christie C••••••••••
Trustee
DI
Dian A••••• P••••••••••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr M•••••• R•••••• W•••••• R••••
Trustee
DR
Dr R••••••• V••••• V•••••••• T••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr R•••••• W••••• S•••• A•••
Trustee
DR
Dr S•••• K•••••
Trustee
ED
Edward D••••• C••••••
Trustee
FA
Fadi N•••••
Trustee
IM
Imad A• A•••••
Trustee
IS
Ishana T••••
Trustee
JO
John G••••••
Trustee
KA
Kate M•••••
Trustee
KH
Khadija B••••••
Trustee
KJ
Kjetil A•••• S••••••••
Trustee
LI
Lieven d• S••••••••••••
Trustee
MA
Martin P••••• B••••
Trustee
MI
Mika A••••••••
Trustee
NU
Nunia T••••• T•••••
Trustee
RE
Rebecca S•••• S••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

BirdLife International - Britannica
May 2026
www.britannica.com
World Water Day: Celebrating Iconic Himalayan Birds - BirdLife International
Mar 2026
www.birdlife.org
Protecting Africa’s Forests - BirdLife International
Mar 2026
www.birdlife.org
International Day of Forests: Climate resilience in action - BirdLife International
Mar 2026
www.birdlife.org
Building momentum for flyway conservation - BirdLife International
Mar 2026
www.birdlife.org
Voices of the Flyways: Tareq Qaneer - BirdLife International
Mar 2026
www.birdlife.org
Finland’s updated Important Bird Areas: A new map for bird conservation - BirdLife International
Mar 2026
www.birdlife.org
ROC has joined the flock! - BirdLife International
Jan 2026
www.birdlife.org
2026: A make-or-break year for nature in Europe - BirdLife International
Jan 2026
www.birdlife.org
A new future for the Audouin’s Gull? - BirdLife International
Jan 2026
www.birdlife.org
Form filed
£33.0M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£35.8M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£40.5M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£24.3M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£26.2M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other environment in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Birdlife International This page 73 £33.0 million 94%
Bronte Youth & Community Centre 89 £1.9 million 100%
Freshwater Habitats Trust 89 £2.8 million 99%
Forest of Dean Crossroads Caring for Carers 89 £1.9 million 100%
Autism Ventures 89 £871,216 100%
Thames21 Limited 89 £3.2 million 94%
St Paul'S Centre 89 £844,018 89%
Sunderland All Together Consortium Cio 89 £999,353 91%
Peak District National Park Foundation 89 £754,100 98%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Last updated
Mar 23, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.