RSPB staff at work at The Lodge, headquarters. Dawn Shill working in the staff canteen, Sandy, Bedfordshire, England

How the RSPB is run

The RSPB is a charity, founded in 1889 and run by a Council of volunteers.

The RSPB is a non-statutory body incorporated by Royal Charter. The Charter was originally granted in 1904 and, together with the Statutes, provides the rules and guidelines under which the RSPB operates. We endeavour to manage our affairs efficiently and transparently.

Our RSPB President

Miranda Krestovnikoff is the third female President since the RSPB was founded in 1889, England

History and wildlife presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff is our President. She was elected by RSPB members in October 2013.

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In this section

The main house at the Lodge RSPB reserve, UK headquaters of the RSPB, Sandy, Bedfordshire

Charter and Statutes

The RSPB's Charter and Statutes describe the fundamental principles by which the RSPB is governed.

Couple filling in form with RSPB Staff member

How we listen and respond

How the RSPB promotes engagement, listens and responds to feedback.

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Annual review

Find out what the RSPB's achievements and challenges were for the financial year 2016-2017.

Read the report

The RSPB Council and funding

Loch Garten RSPB reserve. Speyside, Scotland. August 2007.

How is the RSPB funded?

Learn about how we get our funding, from tax awards to telephone and face-to-face fundraising.

RSPB Forsinard Flows; view from visitor trail, including snow-capped Ben Griam, Highland, Scotland.

Trustees' report and accounts

The RSPB's finances, expenditure, accounts and trustees' reports.

Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs, feeding from hanging bird table in garden

Approach to environmental impacts

All about the RSPB’s approach to its own environmental impacts.

Wave Climate Change march, London December 5, 2009

The RSPB's approach to campaigning

The RSPB has campaigned for more than 125 years and we continue to stand up for nature.

Volunteers at RSPB Ynys-hir Nature Reserve

Management policies and procedures

Find key management policies here, including detailed and downloadable policy statements.

The main house at the Lodge RSPB reserve, UK headquaters of the RSPB, Sandy, Bedfordshire

RSPB Council

Information about the RSPB Council - the governing body of the RSPB.

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Supplier terms and conditions

For third parties interested in supplying goods and services to the RSPB, please read the information on this page.

Satisfaction Survey

How are we doing?

We've been making changes and we'd love to know what you think.

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