--- title: "Suffolk Bird Group — charity 801446 | CharityCompare" description: "Suffolk Bird Group (charity 801446): income £15,954 (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/suffolk-bird-group retrieved: 2026-10-08T21:46:13.707Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 801446 SB # Suffolk Bird Group Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Suffolk Bird Group is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.suffolkbirdgroup.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=801446&subId=0) Work at Suffolk Bird Group? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=suffolk-bird-group&type=claim&name=Suffolk%20Bird%20Group) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Suffolk Bird Group? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £15,954 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £12,035 Registered charity number 801446 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Old Barrack Rd Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.suffolkbirdgroup.org](http://www.suffolkbirdgroup.org/) Quick answer Suffolk Bird Group (number 801446) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Suffolk Bird Group do? SBG is the group for people interested in the birds of Suffolk, and provides a network and a voice for birdwatchers in the county. SBG organises an extensive programme of field meetings and indoor talks, with many well known speakers. SBG produces a quarterly bulletin, The Harrier, and is closely involved in producing the annual Suffolk Bird report. SBG promotes bird surveys & conservation. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Suffolk Bird Group Answers Suffolk Bird Group gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records Suffolk Bird Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) Suffolk Bird Group's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 6 June 1989 Previous names on the register Suffolk Ornithologists' Group Where it says it operates Suffolk ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Suffolk Bird Group registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Suffolk Bird Group yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Suffolk Bird Group. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Suffolk Bird Group? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=suffolk-bird-group&type=claim&name=Suffolk%20Bird%20Group) [Visit charity website](http://www.suffolkbirdgroup.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Suffolk Bird Group a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Suffolk Bird Group as a registered charity (number 801446) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Suffolk Bird Group's charity number? Suffolk Bird Group's charity number is 801446. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 801446? Search 801446 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Suffolk Bird Group do? SBG is the group for people interested in the birds of Suffolk, and provides a network and a voice for birdwatchers in the county. SBG organises an extensive programme of field meetings and indoor talks, with many well known speakers. SBG produces a quarterly bulletin, The Harrier, and is closely involved in producing the annual Suffolk Bird report. SBG promotes bird surveys & conservation. Does Suffolk Bird Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Suffolk Bird Group. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Suffolk Bird Group? Suffolk Bird Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.suffolkbirdgroup.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Suffolk Bird Group? The register records Suffolk Bird Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Are Suffolk Bird Group's trustees paid? Suffolk Bird Group's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was Suffolk Bird Group previously called? The register lists this previous name for Suffolk Bird Group: Suffolk Ornithologists' Group. When was Suffolk Bird Group registered as a charity? Suffolk Bird Group was entered on the register on 6 June 1989. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=801446&subId=0).