Pigeons resting safely in a clean sanctuary aviary

Our mission

A nationwide future for pigeon welfare.

FREE PIGEONS is working to protect vulnerable city birds through humane care, practical education, and a long-term vision for safe aviary spaces across the United Kingdom.

The vision

Aviaries built for safety, recovery, and life.

Pigeons can live just two to six years on the streets, exposed to injury, hunger, illness, and danger. In a safe, well-managed aviary, they can live for more than two decades.

Our nationwide mission is to help build the knowledge, partnerships, and support needed to create places where pigeons can recover, thrive, and be treated with dignity.

Our commitments

01

Protect

Promote pigeon health and safety, and speak up for humane bird treatment in every community.

02

Educate

Share clear pigeon care information that helps people understand and protect urban wildlife.

03

Build

Support the development of safe aviaries and community-led sanctuary spaces throughout the UK.

Why it matters

City birds are wildlife, too.

By protecting pigeons, we help create more compassionate, bird-friendly cities for every living thing that shares them.