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
Compound annual growth
Consistent acceleration
Annual budget (2024-25)
5x growth in 5 years
Birds rescued per year — from founding to today.
Every rupee accounted for. Complete income and expenditure data.
| Line item | FY 2020-21 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | |||||
| Donations Received (cash) | ₹21,03,612 | ₹22,64,673 | ₹28,86,686 | ₹28,90,766 | ₹39,61,353 |
| Donations Received in Kind | — | — | ₹2,07,068 | ₹60,465 | ₹1,56,016 |
| Other Income / Job Work | — | — | — | ₹37,654 | ₹1,26,730 |
| Interest Received | ₹14,247 | ₹7,432 | ₹12,543 | ₹19,247 | ₹22,548 |
| Total Income | ₹21,17,859~$28,543 | ₹22,72,105~$30,498 | ₹31,06,297~$38,732 | ₹30,08,132~$36,330 | ₹42,66,647~$50,493 |
| Expenditure (per Income & Expenditure A/c) | |||||
| Direct Expenses | ₹6,38,868 | ₹4,66,185 | ₹13,46,398 | ₹28,15,233 | ₹34,72,571 |
| Indirect Expenses | ₹9,60,559 | ₹16,16,859 | ₹12,65,313 | ₹1,24,488 | ₹3,71,772 |
| Fixed Asset Purchased — FCRA (on I&E)¹ | ₹2,80,435 | ₹33,900 | — | — | — |
| Total Expenditure | ₹18,79,862~$25,335 | ₹21,16,945~$28,415 | ₹26,11,711~$32,565 | ₹29,39,721~$35,504 | ₹42,44,343~$50,229 |
| Surplus / (Deficit) | ₹2,31,997~$3,127 | ₹1,55,180~$2,083 | ₹3,00,591~$3,748 | ₹68,411~$826 | ₹4,22,304~$4,997 |
| Capital Investment (per Fixed Assets Schedule) | |||||
| Fixed Asset Additions during year² | ₹1,32,924 | ₹1,51,826 | ₹80,160 | ₹2,17,510 | ₹12,70,749 |
| Balance Sheet (closing position as at 31 March) | |||||
| Fixed Assets — Net Book Value (WDV) | ₹1,90,448 | ₹2,93,098 | ₹3,17,701 | ₹4,67,208 | ₹15,56,533 |
| Cash & Bank balances | ₹2,19,589 | ₹3,49,273 | ₹5,98,438 | ₹4,46,409 | ₹1,16,375 |
| Security Deposit | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 |
| Total Assets | ₹4,50,837~$6,076 | ₹6,82,361~$9,159 | ₹9,55,849~$11,919 | ₹9,76,566~$11,794 | ₹19,14,374~$22,655 |
| Capital Fund (closing) | ₹2,31,513 | ₹3,86,692 | ₹6,87,283 | ₹7,55,694 | ₹11,77,998 |
| Unsecured Loans (closing) | ₹1,32,844 | ₹1,32,444 | ₹1,32,444 | ₹1,01,942 | ₹44,122 |
1 In FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22, certain FCRA-funded fixed asset purchases were recorded directly on the Income & Expenditure A/c (₹2,80,435 and ₹33,900 respectively) rather than being capitalised. From FY 2022-23 onwards all fixed asset purchases are capitalised on the Balance Sheet.
2 Total 5-year Fixed Asset Additions: ₹18,53,170. The major FY 2024-25 capex (₹12,70,749) reflects the purchase of an Ambulance (₹10,15,000), Anaesthesia Machine (₹1,41,116), Oxygen Concentrator (₹57,000) and other clinic equipment.
Figures compiled from audited consolidated financial statements (A. Rehman & Associates, Chartered Accountants). Direct vs Indirect Expense classification varies year-on-year in the source statements; Total Expenditure is the directly comparable measure.
US$ figures are translated from the audited INR figures at the FY-average RBI reference rate for each financial year (FY 2020-21: ₹74.2/$, FY 2021-22: ₹74.5/$, FY 2022-23: ₹80.2/$, FY 2023-24: ₹82.8/$, FY 2024-25: ₹84.5/$). Audited figures are in INR; USD shown for international donors and is indicative only.
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Total Expenditure (FY 2024-25): ₹42,44,343 · ~US$ 50,229
US$ figures are translated from the audited INR figures at the FY-average RBI reference rate (₹84.5/$ for FY 2024-25). Audited figures are in INR; USD shown for international donors and is indicative only.
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
1,011–1,974/year
The Charity Birds Hospital partnership ignites. Volume nearly triples in 3 years. In 2013, the rescue moves from Old Delhi to a dedicated facility in Wazirabad Village. Species diversity grows from 9 to 42.
2015–2018
~2,083–2,365/year
Operations stabilize and professionalize. Partner network solidifies around 5 core organizations.
2019–2021
2,489–2,815/year
COVID barely dents operations (−3% 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 — 2,767 Birds, 42 Species
A record-breaking year. 2,767 birds and animals rescued across 42 species — the highest intake in Wildlife Rescue history at that point. Black Kites alone accounted for 2,362 rescues (85.4%). New clinic, new enclosures, new office: the year infrastructure caught up with ambition.
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
