16 years of data-backed impact. Complete transparency on our growth, intake, and finances.
Growth in 15 years
362 → 4,184 birds/year
Total birds rescued
Case #317 to #38,807
Compound annual growth
Consistent acceleration
Annual budget (2024-25)
5x growth in 5 years
Birds rescued per year — from founding to record-breaking 2025.
Every rupee accounted for. Complete income and expenditure data.
| Financial Year | Total Income | Total Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | ₹8,27,567 | ₹8,27,567 |
| 2020-21 | ₹21,17,858 | ₹21,17,858 |
| 2021-22 | ₹22,72,104 | ₹22,72,104 |
| 2022-23 | ₹31,06,297 | ₹31,06,852 |
| 2023-24 | ₹30,08,131 | ₹30,08,131 |
| 2024-25 | ₹42,66,646 | ₹42,66,646 |
The story of Wildlife Rescue told through data.
2010
362/year
Two brothers rescuing birds from their home in Old Delhi's Walled City. Birds literally 'delivered at home.' Case #317 marks the beginning.
2011–2014
1,017–1,926/year
The Charity Birds Hospital partnership ignites. Volume nearly triples in 3 years. Species diversity grows from 9 to 42.
2015–2018
~2,100–2,460/year
Operations stabilize and professionalize. Partner network solidifies around 5 core organizations.
2019–2021
2,532–2,815/year
COVID barely dents operations (−1% in 2020). New partners emerge. Prem Bhawan grows 5x.
2022–2025
3,398–4,184/year
All That Breathes brings global attention. Intake jumps 24% in 2022. 2025 is the highest year ever. 10+ partner organizations active.
Quick-look infographics and full detailed PDFs for every year.
A Second Chance at Flight
A landmark year — 4,214 birds rescued across 53 species, new high-tech equipment (digital X-ray, ICU incubators, ultrasonic scalpel), and the launch of our EV ambulance for greener rescue logistics.
Reports are released annually and include audited financial statements, intake data, and program details.
Annual Intake Analysis — 3,385 Rescues
The Oscar-nominated documentary All That Breathes brought global attention to our work. Black Kites dominated intake at 85% of all rescues, while 39 unique species were treated — including 13 rare single-instance rescues.
Reports are released annually and include audited financial statements, intake data, and program details.
2021 In Numbers
Infographic
Coming soon
One-Page Infographic
Detailed Report — Cover
A year of steady recovery from the pandemic slowdown — expanded intake, more volunteer capacity, and broader species coverage documented in our visual annual review.
Reports are released annually and include audited financial statements, intake data, and program details.
Resilient Operations in a Year of Global Crisis
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Wildlife Rescue stayed operational through 2020 — rescuing 2,478 birds across 47 species. The team secured FCRA registration for international donations and navigated lockdown-related spikes in kite flying injuries.
Reports are released annually and include audited financial statements, intake data, and program details.
For earlier reports or specific data requests, please contact nadeem@raptorrescue.org
