The RSPB, founded in 1889, is the UK’s largest conservation charity working to stop the decline in nature and wildlife. Through conservation work, reserves, campaigns and connecting people with nature we aim to create a world richer in nature. Together with our partners, we protect threatened birds and wildlife so our towns, coast and countryside will teem with life once again. We also play a leading role in a worldwide partnership of nature conservation organisations.
Facts and figures
• Over a million members, including over 200,000 youth members.
• A staff of over 2,000 people and almost 13,000 volunteers.
• 200 nature reserves covering almost 130,000 hectares, home to 80 per cent of our rarest or most threatened bird species.
• A UK headquarters, three national offices and nine regional offices.
• A local network of 150 local groups and more than 80 youth groups.
• At least six volunteers for every paid member of staff.