African Bird Club
Charity Number: 1184309
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Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Annual Giving | Not specified |
| Grant Range | £500 - £5,000 |
| Average Grant | £2,000 - £3,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
| Geographic Focus | Africa, African islands, Madagascar, Seychelles, Cape Verde |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.africanbirdclub.org
Phone: 01223 277318
Email: conservation_fund@africanbirdclub.org
Funding Priorities
- Bird and habitat surveys and monitoring
- Conservation education projects and training courses
- Production of local bird guides in indigenous languages
- Support for local bird clubs
- Conservation awareness raising
- Land acquisition and protection for critical bird habitats
- Species-focused conservation for threatened African birds
What They Don't Fund
- Academic fees and tuition
- Salaries of professional researchers or academics from outside Africa
- Projects without clear conservation objectives
- Projects outside African continent and related islands

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How to Apply to African Bird Club
Applications must be submitted using downloadable forms from their website. Two types of awards available:
- Conservation Awards (up to £3,000) for residents/institutions in African countries
- Expedition Awards (up to £5,000) for larger projects outside applicant's home country
Fixed deadline system with three rounds annually:
- October deadline → February decision
- February deadline → June decision
- June deadline → October decision
Applications submitted via email to conservation_fund@africanbirdclub.org
Similar Funders
These funders have a similar focus and geographic reach:
- Ornithological Society Of The Middle East, The Caucasus And Central Asia
- Pelorus Foundation
- Tusk Trust Limited
- Colchester Zoological Society
- People's Trust For Endangered Species
- World Land Trust
- Botanic Gardens Conservation International
- Basc Wildlife Fund Charity
- Metamorphosis Foundation
- The Whitley Fund For Nature
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