Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a charitable organisation registered in England and Wales and in Scotland. It was founded in 1889. It works to promote conservation and protection of birds and the wider environment through public awareness campaigns, petitions and through the operation of nature reserves throughout the United Kingdom.
Cover of Autumn 1946 issue of Bird Notes, Vol. 23, No. 3
Plaque at Fletcher Moss Park, Manchester, commemorating the foundation of the RSPB
An avocet at the RSPB's Minsmere reserve. This species is used in the RSPB's logo.
South Stack reserve, Anglesey, with Ellin's Tower, housing a visitor centre
A charitable organization or charity is an organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being.
American Cancer Society offices in Washington, D.C.
The second-hand shop of UFF (U-landshjälp från Folk till Folk i Finland), a non-profit and non-governmental humanitarian foundation, in Jyväskylä, Finland.
The Foundling Hospital, whose building has been demolished.
Painting by Antoine-Alexandre Morel (1765–1829) depicting charity during the Enlightenment era.